PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov has chosen BLUNT - Raggae All Day as his entrance music. Vladimir Kharitonov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

The Pirate
vs
Kharitonov

174 cm
19
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
156 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pirate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov is looking to slow The Pirate down with leg kicks.
Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Pirate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Pirate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kharitonov throws out the jab.
The Pirate 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 lands a jab to the nose.
Kharitonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Pirate steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kharitonov. That one must have hurt.
The Pirate walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kharitonov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov misses with a hook. The Pirate ducked under it nicely.
The Pirate closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kharitonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kharitonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kharitonov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov delivers a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov looks to land a body kick but The Pirate moved away.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kharitonov throws an overhand right that lands on The Pirate's shoulder, as The Pirate tries to avoid the shot.
Kharitonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Pirate steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kharitonov. That one must have hurt.
The Pirate will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Pirate slips a jab and a cross from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a leg kick.
The Pirate misses with a hook.
Kharitonov throws a nice looking combination but The Pirate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Pirate misses with a right hand
and Kharitonov counters with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Pirate checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Kharitonov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Pirate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from The Pirate misses.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but The Pirate moves out of range.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov scores with a head kick.
The Pirate wants to clinch.
Kharitonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Pirate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kharitonov.
The Pirate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kharitonov can pounce on him.
Kharitonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Kharitonov tenderised The Pirate's leg. The Pirate is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Pirate throws a combination. Kharitonov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Pirate misses with a series of wild punches.
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from The Pirate.
Kharitonov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Pirate throws the kick towards the body but Kharitonov avoids it.
Kharitonov throws a body punch but The Pirate moves out of range.
Kharitonov misses with a straight right.
The Pirate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharitonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Pirate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kharitonov can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Pirate checks a leg kick nicely.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for The Pirate.
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!
The Pirate checks a leg kick.
Kharitonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Pirate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kharitonov.
The Pirate misses the shot to the body.
The Pirate tries to clinch but Kharitonov is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Kharitonov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pirate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharitonov.
The Pirate cracks Kharitonov with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Pirate. Kharitonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharitonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The Pirate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Pirate fails to land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov throws a chopping leg kick but The Pirate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kharitonov. That's going to slow The Pirate down.
Crunch! Kharitonov slams his shin into The Pirate's torso.
Kharitonov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Pirate throws a hook but Kharitonov avoids it easily.
Kharitonov lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Pirate takes a step back to recover.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharitonov scores with a nice body kick.
The Pirate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Pirate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kharitonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kharitonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kharitonov connects with an inside leg kick.
The Pirate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. The Pirate does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Pirate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharitonov.
The Pirate throws a combination. Kharitonov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Pirate looks to land a combination but Kharitonov avoids it well.
A combination from The Pirate does no damage.
Kharitonov throws a solid leg kick but The Pirate takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kharitonov takes a swing at The Pirate's ribcage but misses.
Kharitonov thumps The Pirate with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is looking to slow The Pirate down with leg kicks.
The Pirate is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kharitonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Pirate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Pirate checks a leg kick.
Kharitonov lands the left hand.
The Pirate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kharitonov is looking to slow The Pirate down with leg kicks.
Kharitonov is looking to slow The Pirate down with leg kicks.
Kharitonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Pirate momentarily.
Kharitonov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kharitonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Pirate counters with a two punch combo.
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Pirate moves out of range of the body kick from Kharitonov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
The Pirate works the jab nicely.
Kharitonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left and a right from Kharitonov both land. Nice combination.
Kharitonov scores with a head kick. The Pirate tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Pirate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kharitonov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Pirate to score with a decent uppercut.
The Pirate takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Pirate swings for the body but Kharitonov moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Pirate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Pirate ducks under a wild hook from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Pirate is looking to clinch.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but The Pirate moves out of range.
The Pirate misses with a right hand
and Kharitonov counters with a body kick.
Kharitonov scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Pirate throws a lazy right hand but Kharitonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Pirate's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pirate avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Pirate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Pirate might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as The Pirate blocks the leg 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The Pirate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kharitonov.
A swing and a miss from Kharitonov.
A nice combination there by The Pirate.
Kharitonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Pirate fails to land with a series of punches.
The Pirate throws a nice looking combination but Kharitonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
The Pirate misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Pirate missing with a left hand there. Kharitonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov wants to land a leg kick but The Pirate is out of range.
The Pirate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kharitonov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov cracks a nice hook into The Pirate's ribs.
The Pirate misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharitonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Pirates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kharitonov slips under a jab.
Blackbeard The Pirate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Pirate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kharitonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Pirate needs to keep his hands up - Kharitonov had a free shot at his head there.
The Pirate misses with a two punch combination.
Kharitonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Pirate connects with a single shot there.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Pirate moves out of range as Kharitonov throws a body kick.
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Pirate moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kharitonov, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Pirate tries to clinch up.
Kharitonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Pirate misses with a hook. Kharitonov ducked under it nicely.
Kharitonov lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Pirate will feel that in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from The Pirate misses.
Kharitonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Pirate smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Kharitonov misses.
The Pirate misses with a looping left.
The Pirate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackbeard The Pirate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Pirate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kharitonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Pirate. That did some damage!
Kharitonov throws a looping overhand right but The Pirate ducks down to avoid it.
The Pirate tries to work over Kharitonov's front leg with a kick but Kharitonov checks it.
Kharitonov lands a jab to The Pirate's midsection.
Vladimir Kharitonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
The Pirate tries to clinch but Kharitonov moves out of range.
The Pirate is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kharitonov slips a jab and a cross from The Pirate.
The Pirate misses with a left hand
and Kharitonov counters with a stiff right hand.
The Pirate throws a hook but Kharitonov avoids it easily.
Kharitonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
Kharitonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kharitonov misses with a body shot.
Kharitonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Pirate moves out of range of the body kick from Kharitonov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov looks for the body kick but The Pirate saw that one coming.
Kharitonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pirate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kharitonov.
Well Kharitonov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vladimir Kharitonov waved his t-shirt featuring XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!'s logo in front of the cameras.