|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Darglio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darglio comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Keys "Funk #49". Kharghai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Petos feat.Pikkupiru - Meidän puolella tai meitä vastaan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
|
|
|
186 cm
25
202 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
|
182 cm
26
199 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Red Darglio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Darglio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharghai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Darglio landing knees to the head.
Kharghai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Darglio pulls him back up using the underhooks. Darglio landing knees to the head.
Kharghai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darglio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Darglio misses with a knee strike.
Kharghai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darglio has him pressed against the cage. Darglio missing with knees to the body.
Darglio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darglio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darglio misses with some punches.
Darglio missing with knees to the body.
Darglio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kharghai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kharghai manages to end up in side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Darglio taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Darglio is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kharghai is working Darglio over with some ground and pound from side control. Kharghai lands a nice forearm strike. Kharghai working away. A lull in the action here. Kharghai in side control lands a decent elbow. Darglio is trying to get back to half guard. Kharghai in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. 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! Kharghai cracks Darglio with a big elbow. Darglio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Kharghai missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kharghai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kharghai working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kharghai is trying to control. Darglio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Darglio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kharghai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kharghai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kharghai missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Darglio tries to get to full guard but Kharghai has control of the leg. Kharghai is nestled in close to Darglio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kharghai wants to work for an arm triangle but Darglio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Darglio tries to roll over but Kharghai keeps him under control. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Darglio trying to control from the bottom.
Darglio tries to roll over but Kharghai keeps him under control. Darglio is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kharghai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darglio defending well though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kharghai trying to control from half guard but Darglio is working away. Kharghai slips a nice elbow through Darglio's hands, connecting with Darglio's forehead. Kharghai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Darglio is looking to improve his position.
Darglio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darglio. Kharghai throws a big elbow that misses. Darglio looking for a sweep. Not yet Darglio, not yet. Kharghai wants to pass the guard but Darglio is keeping the position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Darglio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kharghai slips nicely into half guard. Darglio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kharghai scoring with strikes to the body and head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kharghai working the head and body with strikes. Kharghai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Darglio tries to roll over but Kharghai keeps him under control. Kharghai slips a nice elbow through Darglio's hands, connecting with Darglio's forehead. Darglio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kharghai working Darglio over with strikes. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Darglio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Darglio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharghai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kharghai won't allow Darglio to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Kharghai dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kharghai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darglio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kharghai feints and as Darglio raises his hands in defense, Kharghai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kharghai lands a couple of digs. Darglio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kharghai's guard. Kharghai wants to sweep but no luck. Kharghai has control of Darglio's left arm, preventing Darglio from doing any damage. Kharghai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharghai, not yet. Kharghai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darglio is aware though and is defending well. Darglio won't allow Kharghai to sweep him here. Kharghai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kharghai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kharghai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Darglio preventing the sweep. Kharghai controlling Darglio's posture. Darglio postures up.
Kharghai has control of Darglio's left arm, preventing Darglio from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vadim Kharghai. Darglio misses with a head kick.
Darglio wants to land a leg kick but Kharghai is out of range. Darglio slips a jab from Kharghai. Darglio misses with a looping left. Kharghai thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice sprawl there from Darglio as Kharghai shoots in. An inside leg kick lands from Darglio. Darglio takes one to the chin there. Kharghai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kharghai throws the left hand but Darglio avoids the punch easily. Kharghai on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Darglio - that will leave a mark!
Darglio swats away the attempt to clinch by Kharghai. Kharghai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kharghai lands in his opponent's guard. Kharghai is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kharghai looking to sit in guard and control but Darglio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Kharghai is pulling down on Darglio's head to control his posture. Darglio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Darglio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kharghai has his hands on Darglio's head, controlling the position. Kharghai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Darglio has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kharghai struggling a bit here. Darglio is looking to take a break and control but Kharghai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Kharghai 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! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Darglio. That's going to slow Kharghai down. Darglio tries to land a body kick and Kharghai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kharghai. Kharghai tries to free his leg and advance position but Darglio is retaining full guard. Darglio trying to keep a closed guard but Kharghai is proving a slippery customer.
Kharghai preventing the sweep. Kharghai trying to control but Darglio is working from the bottom. Kharghai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Darglio keeping moving, preventing Kharghai from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vadim Kharghai. Kharghai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Darglio defends it nicely. Darglio misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kharghai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Darglio avoids it really well and circles away. Kharghai cracks Darglio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Darglio blocks a jab. Darglio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kharghai looks to score with a jab to the body but Darglio is just out of range. Kharghai looks for a takedown but Darglio sprawls well. Red Darglio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Kharghai. Kharghai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Red Darglio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kharghai tries to bum rush Darglio with a series of wild strikes but Darglio uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Darglio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kharghai finds it's way round the side to connect with Darglio's head. Darglio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Darglio scores with a jab. Kharghai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Darglio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kharghai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kharghai fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Darglio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharghai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Darglio scores with a leg kick.
Red Darglio is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd cheers as Darglio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kharghai doesn't seem phased though. Darglio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharghai misses with a wild body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Darglio. Darglio tries a head kick but it misses.
Darglio keeps Kharghai at a distance using the push kick. Kharghai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darglio.
Kharghai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Darglio throws a quick inside leg kick. Kharghai shoots for a double leg takedown but Darglio sprawls well. He's pushed Kharghai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kharghai throws out a powerful jab. Kharghai blocks a head kick by Darglio.
Kharghai blocks a head kick by Darglio.
Kharghai takes a swing at Darglio's ribcage but misses. Darglio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kharghai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kharghai shoots in and drives through. Darglio sprawls well. Kharghai looks to land a right hand but Darglio moved out of range. Vadim Kharghai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Red Darglio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kharghai avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kharghai checks a leg kick. Kharghai misses with a two punch combination.
Darglio tries to score with a low kick but Kharghai moves his leg out of the way. Kharghai checks the leg kick. Darglio misses with a looping right. Darglio tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kharghai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darglio. Darglio obviously looking to wear him down.
Darglio thows a body kick. Kharghai tries to catch it but that hurt him. Darglio throws a leg kick and Kharghai counters with a stiff right hand. Kharghai misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Kharghai finds it's target. Darglio throws a sloppy head kick and Kharghai moves out of range easily. Kharghai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darglio moves away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Darglio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kharghai. Darglio stops Kharghai from passing to mount. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kharghai lands a decent elbow from side control. Darglio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Red Darglio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kharghai in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight! Red Darglio showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kharghai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Kharghai! Vadim Kharghai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|