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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner comes to the cage accompanied by Puff The Magic Dragon. 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.
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Excellent MT
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Hefner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov is looking to slow Hefner down with leg kicks.
Hefner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Hefner moves out of range easily.
Hefner gets a double leg takedown into Kharitonov's guard.
Hefner trying to control but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
Hefner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharitonov is retaining full guard.
Hefner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kharitonov pulls Hefner in close to prevent any damage.
Hefner throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kharitonov is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hefner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kharitonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner kicks Kharitonov off and gets to his feet.
Hefner avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a high kick!
Hefner blocks a leg kick.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Kharitonov misses.
Hefner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov thows a leg kick but Hefner checks it
so Hefner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hefner postures up in Kharitonov's guard and throws a big left but Kharitonov blocks it.
Kharitonov wants to stand up but Hefner is controlling him.
Hefner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kharitonov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kharitonov has escaped and now he's on top!
Kharitonov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner working for a triangle but Kharitonov defends it easily.
Hefner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kharitonov trying to control but Hefner is working from the bottom.
Hefner pulls Kharitonov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kharitonov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kharitonov won't allow Hefner to sweep him here.
Kharitonov postures up in Hefner's guard and throws a big left but Hefner blocks it.
Hefner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kharitonov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov postures up.
Kharitonov won't allow Hefner to sweep him here.
We're going to have a standup here because Hugh Hefner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kharitonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kharitonov throws a series of punches but Hefner avoids them all with ease.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hefner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Hefner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hefner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kharitonov as he avoids it easily.
Kharitonov works Hefner's body with a nice hook.
Hefner 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.
Hefner tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharitonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kharitonov pushes Hefner away with a front kick.
Hefner is breathing heavily.
That's four 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!
Kharitonov lands a really nice looking cross but Hefner seems unphased.
Kharitonov dodges the punch combination from Hefner.
Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hefner is defended easily by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kharitonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kharitonov lands with a kick to the temple. Hefner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hefner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kharitonov enables Hefner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kharitonov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hefner throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov wants to stand up but Hefner is controlling him.
Hefner throws a strike but Kharitonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hefner looking for a sweep. Not yet Hefner, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Kharitonov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense.
Hefner tries to clinch
enabling Kharitonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hefner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kharitonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Hefner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hefner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hefner's calf.
Kharitonov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hefner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kharitonov connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Kharitonov.
Hefner fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Hefner moves out of range easily.
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt
and Kharitonov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hefner's knee momentarily.
Kharitonov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hefner tries for a takedown but Kharitonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that Hefner semi-blocks.
Kharitonov lunges at Hefner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hefner's hand.
Kharitonov lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Hefner with that takedown attempt.
Hefner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kharitonov with a hook.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Hefner looks to land a combination but Kharitonov avoids it well.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick which misses Hefner's front leg but catches the back leg as Hefner tries to avoid it.
Kharitonov lands a nice hook to Hefner's body. Hefner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hefner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kharitonov punishes Hefner's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kharitonov as Hefner shoots in.
A left and a right from Kharitonov both land. Nice combination.
Kharitonov scores with a leg kick.
Hefner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hefner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kharitonov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kharitonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hefner on the side of the head.
Kharitonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kharitonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hefner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kharitonov defends it nicely.
Hefner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hefner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kharitonov swivels and escapes.
Kharitonov scores with a hook to the body. Hefner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hefner's calf.
Kharitonov pushes Hefner away with a front kick.
Kharitonov throws out a leg kick but Hefner moves out of range and Kharitonov only half commits.
Hefner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hefner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hefner on the side of the head.
Hefner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kharitonov defends it nicely.
A jab lands there for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hefner is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
Oh Hefner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch! Kharitonov slams his shin into Hefner's torso.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hefner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hefner seems to have got his legs back now.
A left lands for Kharitonov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hefner shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hefner's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kharitonov, right into the meat.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt - Kharitonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kharitonov 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.
Hefner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kharitonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kharitonov.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Hefner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Hefner moves out of range easily.
Kharitonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hefner's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hefner is defended easily by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Hefner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharitonov throws a shot from downtown. Hefner moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Hefner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kharitonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hefner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kharitonov throws a push kick but Hefner slaps the foot to one side.
Kharitonov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Hefner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kharitonov lands with an overhand left.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Hefner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hefner looks for a takedown but Kharitonov sprawls well.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kharitonov duly obliges.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hefner misses with a takedown attempt
and Kharitonov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hugh Hefner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kharitonov cracks the inside of Hefner's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov tries to land a front kick but Hefner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kharitonov as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Kharitonov. No joy for Hefner on that attempt.
Kharitonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hefner blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Hefner scores with a nice strike.
Hefner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kharitonov pinned against the cage. Kharitonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hefner is looking to clinch but Kharitonov is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov scores with a nice strike.
Kharitonov moves out of range as Hefner throws a body kick.
Hefner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kharitonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Hefner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good shot there by Kharitonov.
Hefner misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hefner under the eye.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kharitonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kharitonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kharitonov connects with a jab.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hefner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kharitonov - the referee stops the clock and Hefner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kharitonov. Hefner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kharitonov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hefner off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov scores with a jab. Hefner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kharitonov with a jab.
Hefner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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.
Hefner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov thows a body kick. Hefner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kharitonov lands a right hook to the body.
Hefner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hefner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kharitonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kharitonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kharitonov as he avoids it easily.
Kharitonov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a kick to the temple. Hefner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hefner looks to land a combination but Kharitonov avoids it well.
Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
After the big win, Vladimir Kharitonov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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