PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hosnia (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. Richard Hosnia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hosnia
vs
Kharitonov

200 cm
31
168 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

170 cm
24
156 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Hosnia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hosnia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kharitonov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kharitonov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kharitonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kharitonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kharitonov blocks the leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick
and Hosnia counters with a low kick, right behind Kharitonov 's knee.
Kharitonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hosnia.
Kharitonov takes a swing at Hosnia's ribcage but misses.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hosnia blocks the body kick.
Hosnia moves out of range of the leg kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Hosnia misses.
Hosnia wants to land a leg kick but Kharitonov is out of range.
Hosnia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hosnia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hosnia throws a leg kick
and Kharitonov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hosnia's knee momentarily.
Hosnia misses with a leg kick.
Hosnia blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosnia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kharitonov is able to avoid easily.
Hosnia 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.
Hosnia throws a wild body kick that Kharitonov sees coming a mile off.
Kharitonov throws a right hand that misses
and Hosnia counters with a leg kick.
Kharitonov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hosnia off the cage and back into range.
Hosnia checks a leg kick nicely.
Hosnia misses with a head kick.
Hosnia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
Hosnia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that misses.
Hosnia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kharitonov is out of range and Hosnia settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Kharitonov.
Hosnia avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kharitonov tenderised Hosnia's leg. Hosnia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hosnia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hosnia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hosnia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kharitonov lands a nice hook to Hosnia's body. Hosnia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kharitonov checks a low kick from Hosnia.
Kharitonov moves out of range as Hosnia throws a body kick.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharitonov misses the target.
Hosnia tries to land a leg kick but Kharitonov saw it coming and moves away.
Hosnia connects with an inside leg kick.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Hosnia throws out a leg kick but Kharitonov moves out of range and Hosnia only half commits.
A cross from Kharitonov lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hosnia.
Kharitonov connects with a crisp jab.
Kharitonov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Kharitonov.
Hosnia throws a head kick but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Kharitonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hosnia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kharitonov throws out the jab.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the body kick.
Hosnia lands a leg kick that knocks Kharitonov off balance momentarily.
Hosnia throws a head kick but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Hosnia throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Hosnia moves out of range.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hosnia checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kharitonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hosnia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hosnia.
Kharitonov jabs Hosnia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hosnia moves out of range as Kharitonov strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov pushes Hosnia away with a front kick.
Hosnia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kharitonov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kharitonov throws a leg kick which misses Hosnia's front leg but catches the back leg as Hosnia tries to avoid it.
Kharitonov scores with a push kick.
Hosnia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hosnia moves out of range of the leg kick from Kharitonov.
Good leg kick by Kharitonov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hosnia blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A solid leg kick lands there for Hosnia.
Hosnia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kharitonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kharitonov takes a swing at Hosnia's ribcage but misses.
Hosnia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the body kick from Hosnia.
Kharitonov misses with a leg kick.
Kharitonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kharitonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hosnia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kharitonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hosnia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hosnia checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov blocks the body kick.
Kharitonov slips under a jab.
Kharitonov swings for the body but Hosnia moves out of range.
Hosnia moves out of range as Kharitonov throws a body kick.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kharitonov lands a body shot.
Kharitonov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hosnia is out of range and Kharitonov settles back down.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hosnia's calf.
Kharitonov works Hosnia's body with a nice hook.
Kharitonov swings for the body but Hosnia moves out of range.
Kharitonov throws out a loose jab but Hosnia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharitonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov scores with a hook.
Hosnia is looking to score with low kicks.
Kharitonov tests Hosnia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hosnia throws a leg kick
and Kharitonov counters with a nice body kick.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the side of Hosnia's head but Hosnia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Hosnia is predictable there
and Kharitonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 thumps Hosnia with a low kick.
Kharitonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that Hosnia semi-blocks.
Hosnia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov scores with a hook to the body. Hosnia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hosnia blocks a leg kick.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kharitonov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hosnia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hosnia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kharitonov throws a big shot that misses.
Kharitonov thows a leg kick but Hosnia checks it
and Hosnia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kharitonov catches Hosnia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Kharitonov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hosnia throws out a leg kick but Kharitonov moves out of range and Hosnia only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Kharitonov. Those never looked like landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hosnia.
Hosnia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kharitonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kharitonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kharitonov blocks a head kick by Hosnia.
Hosnia throws out a loose jab but Kharitonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hosnia misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hosnia blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kharitonov thumps Hosnia with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid body kick from Kharitonov.
A big right from Kharitonov misses.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kharitonov connects with a body shot that sends Hosnia's belly button to the back.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kharitonov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hosnia misses with a low kick as Kharitonov jumps back.
Kharitonov with a jab.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov throws a lazy head kick
and Hosnia counters with a solid body kick.
Kharitonov slips under a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hosnia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Kharitonov finds it's target.
Hosnia moves out of range of the body kick from Kharitonov.
Nice uppercut lands for Kharitonov. That snapped Hosnia's head back.
Kharitonov delivers a nice body kick.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov loads up on a big right hand but Hosnia slips the punch.
Kharitonov throws a right hand that Hosnia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hosnia also avoids with ease.
Kharitonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hosnia. That's going to slow Kharitonov down.
Kharitonov lands a lovely overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
Hosnia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hosnia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hosnia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hosnia misses with a low kick.
Hosnia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kharitonov as he jumps to the side.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Richard Hosnia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hosnia moves away.
Kharitonov moves out of range as Hosnia throws a body kick.
Hosnia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
Hosnia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hosnia throws a head kick but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Hosnia tries to land a front kick but Kharitonov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hosnia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kharitonov thumps Hosnia with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosnia throws a leg kick but Kharitonov moved away.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kharitonov works the jab nicely.
Kharitonov looks to land a right hand but Hosnia moved out of range.
Hosnia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Hosnia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hosnia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Kharitonov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kharitonov misses with a hook
and Hosnia counters with a body kick.
Hosnia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hosnia tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Kharitonov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kharitonov jabs Hosnia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov thows a body kick. Hosnia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kharitonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kharitonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hosnia's hands.
Kharitonov scores with a body shot.
Kharitonov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kharitonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hosnia throws a low kick but Kharitonov avoids it.
Kharitonov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kharitonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kharitonov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

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.