PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Su han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov comes into the arena with BLUNT - Raggae All Day blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kharitonov
vs
Su han

170 cm
33
156 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

168 cm
37
151 lbs
22 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kong Su han!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Su han takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Su han looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kharitonov is fending him off so far but Su han persists. Nope, Kharitonov circles away and we're back to standing.
Su han changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Su han avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Su han has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Su han fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kharitonov sprawls well initially but Su han persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Su han slows the pace down in half guard.

Su han is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kharitonov trying to hold on to Su han's head to control him but Su han postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Su han is trying to work for a kimura but Kharitonov is defending well.
Kharitonov tries to roll over but Su han keeps him under control.
Su han is thwarting Kharitonov's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kharitonov is not content to let Su han control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Su han shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Su han was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Su han tries to stand but Kharitonov is controlling his head.
Kharitonov is not content to let Su han control the position.
Su han tries to stand but Kharitonov is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is looking to regain half guard here but Su han keeps moving and retains side control.
Su han trying to control the action but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
Kharitonov trying to remain calm as Su han controls from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Su han wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kharitonov keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kharitonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Su han shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kharitonov as he avoids it easily.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong Su han.
Su han shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Su han throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Su han down with leg kicks.
Su han on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kharitonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Su han.
Su han shoots in but no luck this time.
Kharitonov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Su han looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Su han checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kharitonov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Su han throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kharitonov's waist but Kharitonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Su han off to one side.
Kharitonov throws a low kick, looking for Su han's leg but Su han calmly moves out of range.
Kharitonov is looking to chop away at Su han's legs.
Kharitonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Su han manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kharitonov throws a front kick aimed at Su han's knee but Su han avoids it well.
Su han bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kharitonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Su han swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kharitonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vladimir Kharitonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Su han swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Su han looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to slow Su han down by chopping away at his legs.
Kharitonov scores with a jab.
A jab from Kharitonov misses.
Su han on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Su han tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Su han looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong Su han.
Kharitonov lands a head kick!
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Su han. That did some damage!
Su han shoots in for a double leg but Kharitonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kharitonov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Su han is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kharitonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Su han, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kharitonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Su han can do to turn this around?
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kharitonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Su han wants to clinch.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but Su han avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kharitonov, right into the meat.
Kharitonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Su han misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kharitonov cracks Su han with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kharitonov wants to land a leg kick but Su han is out of range.
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Su han, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Su han paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kharitonov thows a leg kick but Su han checks it

and Su han counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Su han.
A head punch on the inside from Kharitonov fails to land.

Su han manages to break the clinch.
Su han shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kharitonov as he jumps to the side.
Kharitonov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Su han manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Su han blocks a low kick nicely.
Su han looks for a takedown but Kharitonov sprawls well.
Su han avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a lazy right hand but Su han sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Su han tries to clinch there but Kharitonov circles away.
Kharitonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Su han is out of range.
Kharitonov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Kharitonov misses.
Kharitonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Su han's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kharitonov wants to land a leg kick but Su han is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Su han checks a leg kick.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Su han checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kharitonov looks for the body kick but Su han saw that one coming.
Su han swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kharitonov counters with a body kick that stops Su han in his tracks momentarily.
Kharitonov stuffs the takedown.
Su han takes a kick to the side of the head.
Su han darts in looking for a takedown but Kharitonov gets double underhooks and turns Su han into the cage.
Su han wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Su han checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Su han checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Su han tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kharitonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kharitonov darts in and clinches Su han up against the cage.
Kharitonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Su han walks away with a smile on his face. Kharitonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Su han tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kharitonov, right into the meat.
Kong Su han is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kharitonov tries to score with a low kick but Su han moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Su han rushes Kharitonov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Su han tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kharitonov smiles and moves away.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong Su han.
Su han avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Su han.
Su han takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Su han.
Su han shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kharitonov but Kharitonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kharitonov, right into the meat.
Su han tries to clinch up but Kharitonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Su han tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharitonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Su han takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Su han swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Su han keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kharitonov throws the kick towards the body but Su han avoids it.
Kharitonov wants to land a leg kick but Su han is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
Su han avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Su han throws a series of punches but Kharitonov avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Su han checks a low kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kharitonov thuds a left hand into Su han's body.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Su han closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Su han is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Su han is looking to stand up but Kharitonov won't let him.
Su han tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharitonov is retaining full guard.
Kharitonov is pulling down on Su han's head to control his posture.
Kharitonov wants to sweep here but Su han controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vladimir Kharitonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Su han trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Su han moves away.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Su han moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov thumps Su han with a low kick.
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Su han shoots in looking for a takedown but Kharitonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Su han's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Su han moved away.
Kong Su han has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Su han moves in looking to clinch but Kharitonov pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kharitonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kharitonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
A victorious Vladimir Kharitonov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.