PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT - Raggae All Day. 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
Riggs

170 cm
25
156 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

177 cm
25
168 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs cracks Kharitonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Riggs blocks a jab.
Kharitonov scores with a nice right hand.
Kharitonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Riggs misses with a hook. Kharitonov ducked under it nicely.
Kharitonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kharitonov. That one must have hurt.
Kharitonov misses with a leg kick
and Kharitonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riggs.
Riggs misses with a hook.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kharitonov.
Riggs lands with a right hand.
Kharitonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riggs. That did some damage!
Kharitonov tries a low kick but Riggs avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kharitonov.
Riggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riggs.
Kharitonov throws a chopping leg kick but Riggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov cracks Riggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Riggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kharitonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riggs. Kharitonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riggs throws a big shot that misses.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Riggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Riggs defending well as Kharitonov loads up on a big left hand.
Riggs throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily.
Kharitonov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharitonov misses the target.
A jab from Riggs misses.
Kharitonov misses with a looping right.
Kharitonov swings for the body but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs loads up on a big right hand but Kharitonov slips the punch.
Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kharitonov.
Riggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throws a right hand that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Riggs.
A combination from Riggs does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Riggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharitonov tries to sprawl out of it but Riggs 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.
Riggs slips under a jab.
Riggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Kharitonov.
Riggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kharitonov wants to slow Riggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Riggs throws a hook but Kharitonov avoids it easily.
Riggs misses with a few strikes there.
Riggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Riggs.
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.

Riggs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kharitonov is staying active underneath Riggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kharitonov's head.
Riggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Kharitonov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov is trying to stand back up but Riggs is controlling him
Riggs tries to pass to full mount but Kharitonov defends it.
Riggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riggs is trying to control. Kharitonov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to free his trapped foot but Kharitonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riggs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Riggs is pressing down on Kharitonov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kharitonov is holding on for now.
Kharitonov is not content to let Riggs control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov is trying to stand.
Riggs thows a huge punch but Kharitonov dodges it nicely.
Riggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kharitonov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derek Riggs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
Riggs misses with a straight left.
Riggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Riggs.
Riggs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Riggs throws a series of punches but Kharitonov moves out of range.
A jab from Riggs misses.
Kharitonov tries to land a front kick but Riggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vladimir Kharitonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Riggs down with leg kicks.
Kharitonov misses with a hook. Riggs ducked under it nicely.
Riggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kharitonov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riggs throws an off balance right hand
and Kharitonov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riggs's knee momentarily.
Riggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kharitonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kharitonov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kharitonov throws a solid leg kick but Riggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kharitonov.
Riggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kharitonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riggs somewhat.
Riggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a kick to the body.
Kharitonov misses with a straight left.
Riggs throws a hook to the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Riggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kharitonov slips a straight right by Riggs.
Riggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Riggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kharitonov.
No joy there for Riggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kharitonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a right hand that Riggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Riggs also avoids with ease.
Riggs misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Riggs misses the target.
Riggs scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov throws a low kick, looking for Riggs's leg but Riggs calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Riggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riggs throws a hook to the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kharitonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riggs.
Riggs lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Kharitonov misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharitonov is just out of range.
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Riggs.
Nice uppercut there from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov blocks a jab.
Kharitonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riggs under the eye.
Kharitonov cracks the inside of Riggs's front leg.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Riggs moved away.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggs.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Riggs.
Riggs just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov avoids the body shot from Riggs.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick that knocks Riggs off balance momentarily.
Kharitonov throws an overhand right that lands on Riggs's shoulder, as Riggs tries to avoid the shot.
Kharitonov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kharitonov defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Riggs throws out a powerful jab.
Riggs throws a body punch but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Riggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharitonov is just out of range.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Riggs down with leg kicks.
Riggs throws a hook but Kharitonov blocks it.
Kharitonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riggs.
Riggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kharitonov.
Riggs throws out a loose jab but Kharitonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riggs throws a jab when Kharitonov was well out of range.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but Riggs moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kharitonov.
Riggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharitonov.
Kharitonov feints and then cracks Riggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riggs down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riggs blocks the body kick.
Riggs misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Riggs misses.
Kharitonov cracks a nice hook into Riggs's ribs.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kharitonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kharitonov slips a jab from Riggs.
Kharitonov lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Riggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Riggs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kharitonov throws out the jab.
Riggs misses with a left hand
and Kharitonov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kharitonov thumps Riggs with a low kick.
Kharitonov scores with a kick to the body.
Riggs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kharitonov.
Riggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov tries to work over Riggs's front leg with a kick but Riggs checks it.
Kharitonov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kharitonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kharitonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riggs throws out the jab.
Kharitonov tries to work over Riggs's front leg with a kick but Riggs checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov stuffs the takedown.
Riggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kharitonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Riggs.
Riggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs moves out of range of the body kick.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Kharitonov finds it's way through Riggs's defenses.
Nice straight punches there by Kharitonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kharitonov.
A swing and a miss from Riggs.
Riggs moves forwards but Kharitonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kharitonov lands a right hook to the body.
Riggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Riggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kharitonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riggs's head.
Riggs scores with the left hand. Kharitonov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kharitonov tries to land a front kick but Riggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kharitonov misses with a straight right.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov misses with a two punch combination.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Riggs down with leg kicks.
Riggs throws a hook but Kharitonov blocks it.
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!
Riggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kharitonov pinned against the cage. Kharitonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kharitonov defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kharitonov can pounce on him.
Kharitonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kharitonov staying out of range there.
A jab from Riggs misses.
Riggs throws an overhand right that lands on Kharitonov's shoulder, as Kharitonov tries to avoid the shot.
Kharitonov swings for the body but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs throws a looping overhand right but Kharitonov ducks down to avoid it.
Riggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kharitonov missing with a left hand there. Riggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throws a hook but Kharitonov blocks it.
Riggs checks a low kick from Kharitonov.
Riggs misses with a straight left.
Riggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kharitonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kharitonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riggs.
Kharitonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Riggs.
Riggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Riggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Kharitonov misses.
Riggs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kharitonov.
Riggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kharitonov defends it nicely.
Kharitonov throws a body punch but Riggs moves out of range.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggs.
Riggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kharitonov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov digs a good body shot into Riggs's ribs.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Riggs jabs at Kharitonov's body.
Riggs slips a straight right by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riggs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kharitonov.
Riggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggs moves out of range of the body kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Riggs. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kharitonov. That one must have hurt.
Riggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kharitonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Riggs does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kharitonov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kharitonov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
Vladimir Kharitonov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! for their support in the buildup to the fight.