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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea comes to the cage accompanied by Boss of All Bosses . Kharitonov has chosen BLUNT - Raggae All Day as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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156 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kharitonov blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Idea misses the target.
Kharitonov sizes up Idea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kharitonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idea's sensitive parts.
Idea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kharitonov.
Good standup being displayed there by Kharitonov as he connects with a hook.
Kharitonov looks for the body kick but Idea saw that one coming.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kharitonov.
Idea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kharitonov is trying to get back to his feet.
Idea has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Idea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea misses with a head shot.
Kharitonov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Idea unloads with some shots from mount but Kharitonov bucks and avoids them well.
Idea misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kharitonov is trying to escape the mount.
Idea wants to control but instead Kharitonov manages to regain half guard.
Idea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kharitonov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to get to full guard but Idea has control of the leg.
Idea trying to advance position but Kharitonov counters by regaining guard.
Idea won't allow Kharitonov to get back to his feet.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Idea from controlling successfully.
Idea throwing strikes from guard but Kharitonov blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea wants to pass the guard but Kharitonov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idea wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
Idea makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kharitonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kharitonov pulls Idea in to control the position.
Idea advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Idea thows a huge punch but Kharitonov dodges it nicely.
Idea controlling the action here.
Kharitonov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Idea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Idea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov has a hand on Idea's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Idea takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Idea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov connects with a looping right hand.
Idea throws out a loose jab but Kharitonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kharitonov - just one landing.
Idea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Kharitonov as he checks the leg kick.
Kharitonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kharitonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Idea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Idea fails with a takedown attempt.
Idea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Idea sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea checks a low kick from Kharitonov.
Idea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kharitonov.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Idea.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Idea.
Kharitonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Idea down with leg kicks.
Idea drives through and clinches with Kharitonov against the cage.
Idea breaks from the clinch.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Idea throws a push kick but Kharitonov slaps the foot to one side.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Idea moves out of range easily.
Kharitonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Idea is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Idea.
A good leg kick by Kharitonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kharitonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Idea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Idea.
Idea throws a hook to the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idea avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
A low kick from Kharitonov misses
and Idea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kharitonov's knee momentarily.
Kharitonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kharitonov lands a lovely overhand right.
Good leg kick by Kharitonov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Idea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Kharitonov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kharitonov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kharitonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Idea under the eye.
A cross from Idea lands.
Idea throws a hook but Kharitonov avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Idea.
Idea takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Idea.
Kharitonov misses with an uppercut. Idea saw that one coming.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kharitonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Idea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scores with a leg kick.
Idea scores with a hook.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Idea moves forwards but Kharitonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kharitonov throws an overhand right that lands on Idea's shoulder, as Idea tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Kharitonov tenderised Idea's leg. Idea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kharitonov throws a series of punches but Idea moves out of range.
Idea tries to clinch but Kharitonov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idea tries to clinch up.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Idea's head backwards.
Kharitonov lands a high kick!
Kharitonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Idea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Idea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kharitonov tries to land a leg kick but Idea saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Idea.
Kharitonov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharitonov moves away.
Kharitonov 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 moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kharitonov throws a jab when Idea was well 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.
That's time! Idea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Idea shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kharitonov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bad Idea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea looking to sit in guard and control but Kharitonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kharitonov postures up in Idea's guard and throws a big left but Idea blocks it.
Idea 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idea keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Idea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kharitonov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
Idea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kharitonov looking to control.
Idea advances to half guard.
Idea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Idea throwing shots but Kharitonov is blocking nicely.
Idea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kharitonov defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea is looking to pass Kharitonov's guard but actually Kharitonov recovers to full guard.
Idea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kharitonov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Idea scores with punches from side control.
Idea tries to move to mount but Kharitonov blocks the move with his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea throws an elbow but Kharitonov slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Idea seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Idea is looking to take a break and control but Kharitonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Idea tries to advance to mount but can't.
Idea working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Idea crashes against the mat.
Kharitonov stops Idea from passing to mount.
Idea postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Idea seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kharitonov is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Idea dodges the punch combination from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov slips a straight right by Idea.
Idea misses with a body shot.
Idea throws a leg kick but Kharitonov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Idea is looking to clinch but Kharitonov is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Idea, as that shot connected.
Idea throws a big shot that misses.
Kharitonov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Idea dives in and grabs Kharitonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kharitonov pushes down on Idea's head and hops out.
Idea misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Idea.
Kharitonov lands with an overhand left.
Kharitonov avoids the body shot from Idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Idea jabs Kharitonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Kharitonov.
Idea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Idea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kharitonov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Idea. Idea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A bone on bone clash there as Kharitonov blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Idea.
Idea scores with a hook.
Idea moves out of range as Kharitonov strikes.
Nice shot by Idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea misses with a few strikes there.
Idea misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov tries a low kick but Idea avoids it.
Idea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kharitonov.
Idea throws an overhand right that lands on Kharitonov's shoulder, as Kharitonov tries to avoid the shot.
Idea is looking to clinch but Kharitonov is avoiding it.
Idea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Idea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kharitonov misses with a straight right.
Idea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Idea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Idea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Idea down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
Kharitonov misses with a wild body shot.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick which misses Idea's front leg but catches the back leg as Idea tries to avoid it.
Kharitonov jabs at Idea's body.
Idea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharitonov avoids the body shot from Idea.
Kharitonov checks a low kick from Idea.
Kharitonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kharitonov scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kharitonov.
A low kick from Kharitonov misses
and Idea counters with a straight right hand.
Kharitonov jabs Idea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kharitonov misses with a hook
and Idea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea shoots in for a double leg but Kharitonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kharitonov lands with an uppercut that bounces Idea off the cage and back into range.
Idea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kharitonov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Idea scrambles back to his feet.
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.
Idea punishes Kharitonov's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idea slips under a jab from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Idea.
Kharitonov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Idea lands with a nice body punch.
Idea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kharitonov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
Idea moves out of range of the leg kick from Kharitonov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharitonov misses the target.
Idea throws a jab when Kharitonov was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vladimir Kharitonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kharitonov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idea. Kharitonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kharitonov.
Idea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharitonov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kharitonov. Idea shrugs it off though.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Idea walks into a left hand.
Kharitonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Idea.
Idea moves in looking to clinch but Kharitonov pushes him off.
Idea misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kharitonov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Idea down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Kharitonov misses
and Idea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Idea trying to mount his opponent but Kharitonov defends it.
Idea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kharitonov is trying to stand back up but Idea is controlling him
Idea with the ground and pound but Kharitonov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Idea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Idea from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Idea cracks Kharitonov with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea trying to move into half guard but instead Kharitonov has managed to sweep!
Kharitonov wanted to stand there but Idea had control of the position.
Idea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kharitonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is looking to stand up but Idea won't let him.
Idea pulls Kharitonov in close to prevent any damage.
Kharitonov preventing the sweep.
Idea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Idea keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov stopping the sweep attempt from Idea.
Idea has his foot on Kharitonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kharitonov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Idea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Idea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kharitonov is one step ahead there.
Idea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kharitonov wanted to stand there but Idea had control of the position.
Idea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kharitonov's guard.
Idea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idea throws a strike but Kharitonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Idea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Idea has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Idea!
Bad Idea retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Bad Idea thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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