PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bolodenka Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Aces High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aces High's choice of entrance music: Knock em Dead Kid. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kharitonov
vs
Aces High

185 cm
20
179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
189 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Non-Stop Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolodenka Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Aces High!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aces High.
Kharitonov throws a combination that misses
and Aces High counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kharitonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aces High counters with a series of strikes. Kharitonov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aces High paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kharitonov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aces High counters with a right hand to the body.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kharitonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Aces High.
A right-left combo lands from Aces High.
Aces High throws a right hand that Kharitonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kharitonov also avoids with ease.
Aces High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from Aces High.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aces High is working the combinations to good effect here.
Aces High lands with a shot to the body.
Aces High goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kharitonov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aces High finds it's way round the side to connect with Kharitonov's head.
Kharitonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aces High counters with a three punch combo that has Kharitonov backing up. Kharitonov nods at Aces High to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Aces High.

Kharitonov is rocked!
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Aces High counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Kharitonov!
Oh Kharitonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov wants to stand back up but Aces High manages to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov pushes Aces High away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aces High gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kharitonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Aces High in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Aces High stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kharitonov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aces High works the jab nicely.
Kharitonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aces High counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kharitonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aces High counters with a stiff right hand.
Aces High throws a combination. Kharitonov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Aces High.
Rich Aces High is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aces High closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aces High swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
and Aces High counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab-cross combination lands for Aces High and sends Kharitonov crashing to the mat! Aces High follows him down to the mat - Kharitonov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Kharitonov is rocked!
Still in half guard, Aces High seems content to control.
Oh Kharitonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aces High decides to return to a standing position.
Kharitonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kharitonov connects with a body shot.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aces High counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Aces High breaks from the clinch.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but Aces High moves out of range.
Kharitonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a nice looking combination but Aces High bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aces High counters with a left and a right that stings Kharitonov.
Good standup being displayed there by Aces High as he connects with a hook.
Kharitonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Aces High counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Aces High.
Aces High misses with a few strikes there.
Aces High wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kharitonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Aces High circles away.
Kharitonov misses with a two punch combination.
Aces High is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Kharitonov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aces High looks to throw the jab but Kharitonov is out of range.
A punch combination from Aces High misses.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aces High lands a two punch combo.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but Aces High moves out of range.
Aces High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aces High rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kharitonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aces High lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aces High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Aces High both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Aces High to counter with a crisp jab.
Aces High throws a series of punches but Kharitonov avoids them all with ease.
Aces High throws a series of punches but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Aces High misses with a series of wild punches.
Aces High throws a right hand that Kharitonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kharitonov also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Aces High dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Aces High works over Kharitonov's head and body with a nice combination.
Kharitonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aces High counters with a nice body shot.
Kharitonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aces High connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aces High connects with a looping right hand.
Aces High stalks Kharitonov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kharitonov's face. Kharitonov staggers backwards, shaken.
Aces High throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aces High has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aces High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aces High misses with a two punch combination.
Kharitonov misses with a hook
and Aces High cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kharitonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aces High throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kharitonov throws a combination that misses
and Aces High counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aces High swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov throws a combination that misses
and Aces High counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kharitonov misses with the combination.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Aces High moves out of range.
Aces High scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Aces High.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aces High paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kharitonov dodges the punch combination from Aces High.
Kharitonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aces High cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that Aces High avoids nicely.
Aces High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aces High counters with a left and a right that stings Kharitonov.
Rich Aces High seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharitonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aces High tries to bum rush Kharitonov with a series of wild strikes but Kharitonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aces High lands a jab-cross combination.
Kharitonov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aces High is fending him off so far but Kharitonov persists. Nope, Aces High circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Aces High.
Aces High throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aces High lands a jab-cross combination.
Aces High looks to land a combination. Kharitonov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Kharitonov is rocked!
Kharitonov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aces High swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kharitonov counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Aces High!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aces High trying to hold on to Kharitonov's head to control him but Kharitonov postures up.
Aces High is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Kharitonov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Aces High to stand up.
Kharitonov lands with a nice combination. Aces High backs away looking to recover.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Bolodenka Kharitonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kharitonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aces High counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kharitonov closes the distance but Aces High moves to the side
and Aces High counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov clinches but Aces High breaks the clinch
and Aces High counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kharitonov misses with a looping right.
Aces High goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kharitonov misses with a looping left.
Aces High scores with a nice strike.
Kharitonov dodges the punch combination from Aces High.
Kharitonov throws a combination that misses
letting Aces High counter with a right hand.
Kharitonov swinging wilding here.
Kharitonov takes one on the button.
Aces High scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kharitonov misses with a wild body shot.
Aces High throws a combination. Kharitonov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kharitonov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aces High lands a two punch combo.
Kharitonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aces High throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kharitonov throws a combination that misses
and Aces High counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kharitonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aces High counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kharitonov misses with the combination.
Kharitonov misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
letting Aces High counter with a right hand.
Aces High slips a jab and a cross from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aces High pinned against the cage. Aces High gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aces High defending well as Kharitonov loads up on a big left hand.
Aces High falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kharitonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
and Aces High counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kharitonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kharitonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aces High lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kharitonov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kharitonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kharitonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aces High counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aces High lands a jab to Kharitonov's midsection.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aces High counters with a three punch combo that has Kharitonov backing up. Kharitonov nods at Aces High to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but Aces High moves out of range.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aces High makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aces High needs to keep his hands up - Kharitonov had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Aces High showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kharitonov throws a right hand that Aces High ducks under and follows up with a left that Aces High also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Aces High, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
and Aces High counters with a left and a right that stings Kharitonov.
Donk. Aces High catches Kharitonov right on the button with a cross.
Kharitonov closes the distance but Aces High moves to the side
and Aces High counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kharitonov misses with a two punch combination.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy body shot
and Aces High counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
and Aces High counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aces High.
Aces High scores with a hook to the body. Kharitonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aces High lands with an overhand left.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aces High misses with the combination.
Aces High lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aces High lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kharitonov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Kharitonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Aces High.
Aces High moves out of range of the body kick.
Kharitonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
and Aces High counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Aces High.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a series of punches but Aces High moves out of range.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
enabling Aces High to counter with a crisp jab.
Kharitonov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aces High counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kharitonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aces High.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Aces High swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kharitonov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aces High counters with a right hand to the body.
Kharitonov tries to bum rush Aces High with a series of wild strikes but Aces High uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
and Aces High counters with a left and a right that stings Kharitonov.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aces High moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aces High lands a jab to Kharitonov's midsection.
Kharitonov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aces High.
Aces High misses with a two punch combination.
Aces High lands with a right hand.
Aces High throws a series of punches but Kharitonov avoids them all with ease.
Aces High keeps the fight on the outside.
Kharitonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kharitonov needs to keep his hands up - Aces High had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to clinch
and Aces High counters with a left and a right that stings Kharitonov.
Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Aces High pushes him off.
Aces High throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov is looking to clinch.
Aces High circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kharitonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Aces High pushes him off.
Kharitonov misses with a double jab
and Aces High makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kharitonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aces High throws a one two combo.
Aces High lands a jab to the head.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kharitonov misses with the combination.
No joy there for Kharitonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aces High misses with a two punch combination.
Aces High changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aces High cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kharitonov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aces High.
Aces High swinging wilding here.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but Aces High is having none of it.
Aces High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aces High lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aces High counters with a series of strikes. Kharitonov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Aces High does no damage.
Kharitonov throws a combination that misses
and Aces High counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kharitonov thinking.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aces High moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aces High catches Kharitonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aces High lands with a right hand.
Kharitonov tries to bum rush Aces High with a series of wild strikes but Aces High uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aces High misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Kharitonov does no damage.
Kharitonov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aces High backs up against the cage.
Kharitonov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kharitonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aces High counters with a left and a right that stings Kharitonov.
Aces High throws a series of punches but Kharitonov avoids them all with ease.
Aces High throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kharitonov counters with a series of strikes. Aces High will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aces High throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aces High misses with a few strikes there.
Aces High throws a right and a left that Kharitonov avoids nicely.
Kharitonov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kharitonov.
Nice uppercut lands for Aces High. That snapped Kharitonov's head back.
Kharitonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aces High looks to land a combination but Kharitonov avoids it well.
Aces High misses with a double jab.
Kharitonov lands a two punch combo.

Aces High is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov tries to land a front kick but Aces High steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aces High is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aces High avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aces High seems to have recovered his senses.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but Aces High moves out of range.
Aces High throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aces High moves away.
Aces High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aces High moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kharitonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aces High comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Aces High does no damage.
Aces High's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Aces High duly obliges.
Bolodenka Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kharitonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aces High counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aces High getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kharitonov lands with a nice combination. Aces High backs away looking to recover.
Aces High misses with the combination.
Kharitonov thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
enabling Aces High to counter with a crisp jab.
Kharitonov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
and Aces High counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Aces High comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aces High 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Aces High!