PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharghai has chosen Julma-Henri & Syrjäytyneet - 170306 ft. Davo,Petos,Pikkupiru as his entrance music. Vadim Kharghai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Williams
vs
Kharghai

188 cm
26
196 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

182 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Frank`s TASTE
Frank`s TASTE

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams stuffs the takedown.

Kharghai scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams seems keen to control Kharghai's posture.
Kharghai postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharghai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams controls Kharghai momentarily but Kharghai frees himself.
Kharghai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kharghai is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Kharghai has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Kharghai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharghai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharghai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams controlling the position.
Kharghai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kharghai passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kharghai thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams is staying active underneath Kharghai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams wants to control but Kharghai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kharghai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kharghai not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharghai. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams dives in and grabs Kharghai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kharghai pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Kharghai shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Kharghai looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
A big right from Kharghai misses.
Kharghai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kharghai misses with a takedown attempt

and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
DJ Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Kharghai.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharghai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kharghai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kharghai controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Kharghai wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Kharghai blocks nicely.
Williams trying to control but Kharghai is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams throws a right hand that Kharghai ducks under and follows up with a left that Kharghai also avoids with ease.
Kharghai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kharghai wants it to stay on the feet.

Kharghai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williams's half guard.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kharghai is controlling the pace.
Kharghai throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Kharghai wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Kharghai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kharghai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vadim Kharghai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kharghai throws a big shot that misses.

Kharghai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kharghai cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Kharghai trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kharghai postures up.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kharghai postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Kharghai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kharghai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kharghai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Kharghai lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Kharghai's head.
Kharghai tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kharghai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Kharghai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kharghai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams trying to control the action but Kharghai is working from the bottom.
Kharghai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kharghai works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai looking to control.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kharghai is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Kharghai wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Kharghai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!
Kharghai is breathing heavily.
Kharghai unloads with some shots from mount but Williams bucks and avoids them well.
Williams is in a horrible position here. Kharghai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Kharghai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai unloads with some shots from mount but Williams bucks and avoids them well.
Williams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Kharghai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kharghai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kharghai moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!
Kharghai lands a heavy elbow.
Kharghai unloading with bombs!
Kharghai lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams tries to hold on but Kharghai postures up.
Kharghai postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Williams looks a forlorn figure.
Williams is in a horrible position here. Kharghai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like DJ Williams has been cut.
Kharghai lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharghai looking to ground and pound but Williams is blocking nicely.
Kharghai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kharghai is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Kharghai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DJ Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Kharghai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kharghai working the ground and pound.

Williams is rocked!
Kharghai taking a break here but Williams is having none of it and regains half guard.
Williams has his hands clasped together around Kharghai's back. He's all about the action.
Kharghai lands with a punch from half guard.
Kharghai is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams keeping hold of Kharghai's head, controlling as best he can.
Kharghai tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Kharghai throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Kharghai is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vadim Kharghai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kharghai wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather.
Kharghai stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kharghai is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
Kharghai throwing strikes but missing.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharghai.
Kharghai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kharghai counters with a two punch combo.
Vadim Kharghai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kharghai.
Vadim Kharghai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kharghai thinking.
Kharghai shoots and misses

and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams won't allow Kharghai to sweep him here.
Kharghai keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams won't allow Kharghai to sweep him here.
Williams works over Kharghai with some ground and pound from guard.
DJ Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kharghai is on top in guard.
Williams pulls Kharghai in to control the position.
Kharghai trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Kharghai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Kharghai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kharghai 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Kharghai!