PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Beckett
vs
Kharitonov

168 cm
29
146 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

170 cm
34
156 lbs
26 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov throws a push kick but Beckett slaps the foot to one side.
Beckett throws the kick towards the body but Kharitonov avoids it.
Kharitonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Beckett in the body.
A head kick misses from Beckett.
Kharitonov with a nice cross.
Kharitonov lands a really nice looking cross but Beckett seems unphased.
Kharitonov throws a lazy right hand but Beckett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kharitonov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beckett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Beckett.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Beckett throws a hook but Kharitonov avoids it easily.
Beckett lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov slips under a jab from Beckett.
Kharitonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beckett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kharitonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kharitonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beckett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kharitonov - the referee stops the clock and Beckett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kharitonov. Beckett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kharitonov ducks right into an uppercut from Beckett.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beckett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
No luck for Beckett with that takedown attempt.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick that knocks Beckett off balance momentarily.
Beckett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Beckett.
Kharitonov avoids the body shot from Beckett.
Kharitonov is looking to land body kicks.
Beckett throwing a counter right hand but Kharitonov manages to avoid it.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Beckett attempts a counter takedown but Kharitonov avoids it well and moves away.
Kharitonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beckett momentarily.
A big right from Beckett misses.
Kharitonov looks to throw the jab but Beckett is out of range.
Kharitonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beckett.
Beckett blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Both fighters circling a little - Kharitonov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kharitonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick as Beckett jumps back.
Beckett moves away from the strike by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beckett. Beckett obviously looking to wear him down.
Beckett avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a wild body shot.
Beckett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beckett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beckett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kharitonov pinned against the cage. Kharitonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beckett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No joy there for Kharitonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beckett lands with a good body shot.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kharitonov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beckett.
Beckett takes one to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beckett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kharitonov - the referee stops the clock and Beckett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kharitonov. Beckett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beckett thuds a left hand into Kharitonov's body.
Kharitonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Beckett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beckett lands a glancing blow to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beckett, right into the meat.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Beckett 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 throws a low kick, looking for Beckett's leg but Beckett calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Beckett blocks the leg kick.

Kharitonov knocks Beckett to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Kharitonov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sloppy strikes there by Kharitonov.
Beckett tries to bench press Kharitonov off him but Kharitonov keeps the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov looks up at the clock and then as Beckett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kharitonov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Beckett prevents Kharitonov from improving position.
Beckett is trying to control Kharitonov's posture but Kharitonov avoids it.
Kharitonov controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett is looking to reverse the position.
Kharitonov trying to control the action but Beckett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov advances to full mount.
Beckett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kharitonov wants to take a breather but Beckett is having none of it.
Kharitonov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kharitonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beckett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kharitonov is working away from the top position though.
Kharitonov content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett wants to improve his position but Kharitonov is controlling well.
Beckett is trying to maintain the position but Kharitonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Beckett is controlling Kharitonov's trapped leg to prevent Kharitonov from advancing to side control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kharitonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Beckett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kharitonov is trying to defend but Beckett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beckett is trying to control. Kharitonov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett content to control rather than advance.
Beckett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beckett thows a huge punch but Kharitonov dodges it nicely.
Beckett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kharitonov's head.
Kharitonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beckett throwing shots but Kharitonov is blocking nicely.
Kharitonov gets back to full guard.
Beckett postures up.
Beckett is working Kharitonov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kharitonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Beckett from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov is trying to control the position but Beckett postures up.
Kharitonov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beckett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kharitonov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kharitonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beckett.
Kharitonov throws a hook but Beckett avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Beckett misses its intended target.
Kharitonov tries a quick counter leg kick but Beckett is wise to it.
Beckett blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Beckett blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kharitonov staying out of range there.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckett throws a head kick that half lands.
Beckett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from Kharitonov.

Beckett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kharitonov was covering up waiting for the punch and Beckett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kharitonov working a defensive guard here.
Kharitonov has his hands on Beckett's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Beckett from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov trying to keep a closed guard but Beckett is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett looking to pass the guard.
Kharitonov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Beckett wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
Beckett is fighting to break Kharitonov's control of his arms but Kharitonov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kharitonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beckett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beckett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Kharitonov finds it's way through Beckett's defenses.
Beckett scores with a nice strike.
Jim Beckett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Kharitonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett looks to throw the jab but Kharitonov is out of range.
Kharitonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kharitonov lands with a straight right. Beckett didn't see that one coming.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharitonov.
Beckett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kharitonov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beckett scrambles back to his feet.
Beckett throws a sloppy head kick and Kharitonov moves out of range easily.
Donk. Kharitonov catches Beckett right on the button with a cross.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kharitonov takes a swing at Beckett's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Beckett is just out of range.
Kharitonov slips a straight right by Beckett.
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Beckett.
It seemed like Kharitonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kharitonov lands a head shot.
Beckett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beckett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kharitonov - the referee stops the clock and Beckett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kharitonov. Beckett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kharitonov pushes Beckett away with a front kick.
No luck for Beckett with that takedown attempt.
Beckett is looking to chop away at Kharitonov's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Kharitonov as he checks the leg kick.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beckett tries to counter with a takedown but Kharitonov is quick to defend against it.
A jab lands there for Kharitonov.
Nice straight punches there by Kharitonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beckett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Beckett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Beckett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kharitonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beckett's head.
Beckett blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Beckett attempts a counter takedown but Kharitonov avoids it well and moves away.
Beckett moves out of range of the body kick from Kharitonov.
Beckett takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kharitonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kharitonov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
Our winner, Vladimir Kharitonov, 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.