PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BLUNT - Raggae All Day. Mcdermott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Broken Wings. Vladimir Kharitonov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terry Mcdermott's chin.

Kharitonov
vs
Mcdermott

170 cm
44
142 lbs
35 - 21 - 0

168 cm
43
138 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry Mcdermott!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov misses with a straight left.
Kharitonov misses with a left hand

and Mcdermott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mcdermott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcdermott throwing strikes but missing.
Mcdermott preventing the sweep.
Mcdermott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mcdermott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcdermott won't allow Kharitonov to get back to his feet.
Mcdermott being controlled here momentarily.
Kharitonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcdermott works over Kharitonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcdermott won't allow Kharitonov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdermott is looking to advance position but Kharitonov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Kharitonov working the ground and pound effectively.
Mcdermott bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott throws a strike but Kharitonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kharitonov postures up and lands a big shot to Mcdermott's brow.
Mcdermott wants to sweep here but Kharitonov controlling him for the moment.

Mcdermott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharitonov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Mcdermott is looking for a triangle but Kharitonov pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdermott tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov landing with the ground and pound.
Mcdermott controls Kharitonov momentarily but Kharitonov frees himself.

Mcdermott 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.
Mcdermott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcdermott looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdermott, not yet.
Kharitonov landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdermott keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Mcdermott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kharitonov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott being controlled here, momentarily.
Kharitonov landing with the ground and pound.
Kharitonov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcdermott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kharitonov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kharitonov chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharitonov preventing the sweep.

Mcdermott looking for a guillotine here but Kharitonov defends easily.
Kharitonov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcdermott's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Kharitonov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mcdermott needs to keep his hands up - Kharitonov had a free shot at his head there.
Mcdermott closes the distance and clinches up with Kharitonov, looking for a takedown. Mcdermott pushes Kharitonov against the cage but Kharitonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kharitonov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mcdermott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kharitonov scrambles back to his feet.

Kharitonov forces Mcdermott back against the cage and clinches.
Kharitonov prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kharitonov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcdermott.
A short uppercut from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcdermott can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kharitonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcdermott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Mcdermott.
Kharitonov misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov scores with a shot to the side of Mcdermott's head.
A short right from Kharitonov.
Mcdermott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcdermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kharitonov is stalling here.
Mcdermott being controlled against the cage.
Kharitonov lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kharitonov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcdermott tries for a takedown but Kharitonov manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcdermott.
Mcdermott is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kharitonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kharitonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcdermott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kharitonov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcdermott tries to circle away but Kharitonov has him pinned against the cage.
Kharitonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcdermott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Mcdermott is trying to trip Kharitonov. He has hold of a leg but Kharitonov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mcdermott persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Kharitonov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcdermott presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott goes for a takedown attempt but Kharitonov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcdermott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcdermott shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcdermott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kharitonov but Kharitonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab by Kharitonov.

Mcdermott is rocked!
Mcdermott moves out of range as Kharitonov throws a body kick.
Mcdermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him?
Mcdermott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kharitonov defends well and Mcdermott ends up having to push Kharitonov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcdermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Kharitonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a lazy right hand but Mcdermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcdermott drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kharitonov defends it well.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov is looking to clinch.
Mcdermott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kharitonov misses with a lunging right hand

so Mcdermott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcdermott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kharitonov wants to sweep here but Mcdermott controlling him for the moment.
Mcdermott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kharitonov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcdermott manages to get himself to full guard.

Kharitonov trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.

Mcdermott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kharitonov is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kharitonov misses with an uppercut
and Mcdermott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kharitonov misses with a straight left.

Kharitonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kharitonov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kharitonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcdermott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kharitonov prevents it.
Mcdermott is trying to drag Kharitonov to the mat but Kharitonov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdermott wants to take the fight to the mat but Kharitonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Mcdermott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcdermott blocks an uppercut.
Kharitonov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcdermott is looking for a takedown.
Kharitonov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kharitonov.
Mcdermott tries to score a body lock takedown but Kharitonov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kharitonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kharitonov lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcdermott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kharitonov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcdermott.
Kharitonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcdermott is looking for a takedown.
Kharitonov throws a head punch that misses.
Kharitonov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdermott blocking some punches.
Terry Mcdermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kharitonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kharitonov slips under a jab from Mcdermott.
Kharitonov moves to clinch but Mcdermott breaks away

so Mcdermott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vladimir Kharitonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kharitonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcdermott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcdermott stopping the sweep attempt from Kharitonov.
Terry Mcdermott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kharitonov controlling Mcdermott's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kharitonov wants to control but Mcdermott passes easily into half guard.
Kharitonov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mcdermott.
Kharitonov controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcdermott throws a big elbow that misses.
Kharitonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kharitonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kharitonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Kharitonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Terry Mcdermott had this to say: 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.