PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Qualls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BLUNT - Raggae All Day. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kharitonov
vs
Qualls

170 cm
21
156 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
28
155 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Qualls!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qualls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Qualls looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Qualls throws a series of punches but Kharitonov avoids them all with ease.
Qualls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharitonov moves away.
Kharitonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Qualls fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kharitonov throws a solid leg kick but Qualls takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kharitonov.
Noah Qualls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qualls lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A good leg kick by Kharitonov.
Qualls throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Kharitonov. Beautiful body shot.
Qualls misses the jab.
Qualls throws a nice outside leg kick.
Qualls takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kharitonov tries to score with a low kick but Qualls moves his leg out of the way.
Qualls throws a leg kick that misses.
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 plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kharitonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qualls's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Kharitonov slams his shin into Qualls's torso.
Qualls misses with a jab, cross combination.
Qualls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Qualls looks gassed!
Kharitonov throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov connects with a body shot that sends Qualls's belly button to the back.
Kharitonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kharitonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Qualls.
Kharitonov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kharitonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kharitonov lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov lands a head kick!
Kharitonov connects with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kharitonov - that will leave a mark!
Kharitonov lands a nice shot that snaps Qualls's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kharitonov. That's going to slow Qualls down.
Qualls on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Qualls has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Qualls there as he acknowledges the shot.

Qualls is rocked!
Qualls wants to clinch.
Qualls is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Kharitonov as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qualls has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Qualls takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Qualls seems to have recovered his senses.
Qualls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qualls's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Qualls has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.

Kharitonov steps into range and cracks Qualls with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Qualls flops backwards and Kharitonov dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kharitonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Qualls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharitonov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Kharitonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Qualls lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kharitonov!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qualls thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kharitonov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Qualls putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Qualls jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kharitonov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kharitonov is looking for a sweep.
Qualls creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kharitonov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kharitonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with an elbow from the bottom.

Qualls tries for a kimura but Kharitonov is defending well.

Qualls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Qualls is putting a hurting on Kharitonov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kharitonov is looking to regain half guard here but Qualls keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Qualls is trying to get an arm triangle but Kharitonov is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qualls throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov 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.

Kharitonov throws a head kick but Qualls moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kharitonov.
Qualls takes a kick to the side of the head.
Qualls misses with a hook.
Qualls loads up on a big right hand but Kharitonov slips the punch.
Kharitonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov ducks right into an uppercut from Qualls.
Kharitonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kharitonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Qualls on the side of the head.
Qualls shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharitonov tries to sprawl out of it but Qualls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kharitonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Qualls lands with a good body shot.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Qualls moves out of range easily.
Qualls misses with a few strikes there.
Kharitonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick which misses Qualls's front leg but catches the back leg as Qualls tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qualls moves out of range of the leg kick from Kharitonov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qualls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.

Qualls shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kharitonov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Qualls looking to pass the guard.
Kharitonov wants to stand but Qualls is controlling the position.
Qualls postures up and lands a big shot to Kharitonov's brow.
Qualls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kharitonov working a defensive guard here.
Kharitonov is really struggling to control Qualls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Qualls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharitonov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Qualls drops back looking for a leg! Kharitonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kharitonov manages to kick Qualls off! Qualls jumps back into Kharitonov's guard.
Kharitonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Qualls on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qualls tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharitonov is retaining full guard.

Qualls drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Qualls jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Qualls throws a big elbow that misses.
Qualls is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov wants to sweep here but Qualls controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qualls being controlled here momentarily.
Kharitonov looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qualls passes Kharitonov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Qualls is looking to pass Kharitonov's guard but actually Kharitonov recovers to full guard.
Kharitonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Qualls stands up over Kharitonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kharitonov controls Qualls momentarily but Qualls frees himself.
Qualls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kharitonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Qualls.
Qualls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharitonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Qualls is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kharitonov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kharitonov has escaped and now he's on top!

Qualls has his foot on Kharitonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kharitonov works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Qualls is looking for a triangle but Kharitonov pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov wants to stand but Qualls has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kharitonov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kharitonov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kharitonov throwing strikes from guard but Qualls blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Qualls is proving hard to escape from.

Qualls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noah Qualls will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kharitonov blocks a jab.
Qualls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kharitonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qualls throws out the jab.
Qualls just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov defending well as Qualls loads up on a big left hand.
Qualls misses with a series of wild punches.
Qualls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kharitonov connects with a single shot there.
Qualls moves out of range of the leg kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Qualls throws a low kick but Kharitonov moves out of range easily.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Qualls in the body.
Qualls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qualls takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qualls takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Qualls tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kharitonov. That's going to slow Qualls down.
Kharitonov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Qualls moves out of range easily.
Qualls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kharitonov throws the kick towards the body but Qualls avoids it.
Qualls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qualls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharitonov thumps Qualls with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qualls blocks the body kick.
Kharitonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qualls can do to turn this around?
Qualls walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a body shot.
Qualls takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kharitonov digs a good body shot into Qualls's ribs.
Kharitonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov thuds a left hand into Qualls's body.
Kharitonov throws the kick towards the body but Qualls avoids it.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Noah Qualls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kharitonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Qualls checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kharitonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kharitonov blocks a jab.
Qualls moves out of range of the body kick.
Kharitonov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kharitonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qualls.
Qualls fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Qualls.
Qualls throws a lazy uppercut
and Kharitonov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kharitonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Qualls misses with a leg kick
and Kharitonov counters with a body kick.
Kharitonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qualls avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Nice sprawl there from Kharitonov as Qualls shoots in.
Kharitonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Vladimir Kharitonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Qualls blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Qualls.
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.

Qualls scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Qualls throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Qualls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kharitonov, who protects the arm well.
Kharitonov wants to control but Qualls postures up.
Qualls postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is looking to regain half guard here but Qualls keeps moving and retains side control.
Qualls lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kharitonov down.

Qualls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kharitonov, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qualls throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kharitonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Qualls is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kharitonov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Qualls has hold of Kharitonov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kharitonov seems comfortable defending it but Qualls has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kharitonov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kharitonov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Qualls couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noah Qualls!
Noah Qualls is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Noah Qualls, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.