PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gage R (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kharghai
vs
R

182 cm
31
200 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

187 cm
36
195 lbs
24 - 14 - 2

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage R!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
R dodges the punch combination from Kharghai.
R throws a shot to the body.
Kharghai fails with a takedown attempt.
Kharghai tries to clinch up but R circles away and keeps his distance.
Kharghai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kharghai tries to clinch up
and R connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
R cracks Kharghai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kharghai lands with a slapping head kick.
Kharghai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by R.
R throws a right and a left that Kharghai avoids nicely.
Kharghai closes the distance but R moves to the side
enabling R to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

R closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kharghai did well to prevent R getting side control.
Kharghai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kharghai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in R's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharghai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharghai wants to pass the guard but R is keeping the position.
Kharghai preventing the sweep.
Kharghai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kharghai tries to free his leg and advance position but R is retaining full guard.
Kharghai stays in close to R's body and controls the position.
Kharghai stopping the sweep attempt from R.
Kharghai tries to free his leg and advance position but R is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed R's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharghai prevents R from improving his position.
Kharghai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kharghai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed R's head.
R moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kharghai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kharghai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

R looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kharghai has picked R up and slammed him! R can't keep hold of the triangle and Kharghai manages to pass to side control!
R manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
R is looking to advance position but Kharghai won't allow it.
Kharghai gets full guard.
Kharghai wants to sweep here but R controlling him for the moment.
R throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
R throws a big right hand that misses.
Kharghai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as R controls the pace.
R throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kharghai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
R looking to sit in guard and control but Kharghai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
R tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kharghai tries to free his leg and advance position but R is retaining full guard.
R is trying to keep Kharghai in close.
R has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kharghai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of R's head.
Kharghai trying to control the position from guard on top but R is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
R wants to improve his position but instead Kharghai has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kharghai controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kharghai is looking for a kimura but R is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kharghai to get the leverage.
Kharghai working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharghai working the head and body with strikes.
R manages to get to full guard.
R wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
R is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
R tries to pass to full mount but Kharghai defends it.
R missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Kharghai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

R tried to score with a low kick but Kharghai checks it.
Kharghai is trying hard to land a takedown here. R sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
R wants to slow Kharghai down by chopping away at his legs.
R throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
R avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kharghai closes the distance and clinches.
R tries to work over Kharghai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kharghai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
R tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kharghai tries to score a body lock takedown but R shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from R fails to land.
R misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharghai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Kharghai manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
R moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
R moves out of range as Kharghai throws a body kick.
Kharghai fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Kharghai or perhaps it was just good defense by R which made him look bad.
R paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
R steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kharghai.
Gage R is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

R bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kharghai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of R.
Kharghai is looking for a sweep.
R postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kharghai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on R's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
R throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
R seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

R is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kharghai is just riding it out for now. R eventually gives up the hold.
R trying to control from half guard but Kharghai is working away.

Kharghai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but R pulls his head out easily.
R thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kharghai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
R content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
R trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharghai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharghai throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
R stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharghai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
R looking to sit in guard and control but Kharghai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kharghai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kharghai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
R not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kharghai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kharghai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kharghai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai won't allow R to sweep him here.
Kharghai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharghai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vadim Kharghai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
R keeping moving, preventing Kharghai from controlling successfully.
R trying to keep a closed guard but Kharghai is proving a slippery customer.
Kharghai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. R swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kharghai chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
R preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Kharghai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharghai is working R over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
R is trying to keep Kharghai in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gage R will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

R has closed the distance and engaged Kharghai in a clinch.
R tries to throw a body punch but Kharghai avoids it by throwing R back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from R.
R has a couple of punches blocked by Kharghai.
Kharghai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by R after a bit of a struggle.
R makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
R misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharghai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by R after a bit of a struggle.
Kharghai goes for a takedown in the clinch but R prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
R has a couple of punches blocked by Kharghai.
R looking to stall.

Kharghai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kharghai keeping moving, preventing R from controlling successfully.
R lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
R loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
R trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharghai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharghai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kharghai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharghai, not yet.
R throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kharghai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
R postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
R is fighting to break Kharghai's control of his arms but Kharghai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kharghai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kharghai is trying to hold R in close to prevent damage but R has managed to pass into half guard.
Kharghai is not content to let R control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
R thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
R controlling the pace.
Kharghai trying to control here.
Kharghai moves into full guard.
Kharghai pulls R in close to prevent any damage.
Kharghai is trying to control the position but R postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharghai keeping moving, preventing R from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kharghai is on top in guard.

R looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
R looking for a sweep. Not yet R, not yet.
Kharghai wants to control from the top but R keeps moving.
R trying to keep a closed guard but Kharghai is proving a slippery customer.
R keeping moving, preventing Kharghai from controlling successfully.
Kharghai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kharghai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharghai tries to free his leg and advance position but R is retaining full guard.
Kharghai lands a couple of digs.
R keeping moving, preventing Kharghai from controlling successfully.
R is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
R wants to hit a switch here but Kharghai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for R there!
R is trying to escape the mount.
R is in a horrible position here. Kharghai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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 elbow there by Kharghai.
R working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharghai with a couple of short strikes.
R keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kharghai lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Kharghai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kharghai 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Kharghai!
Vadim Kharghai decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.