PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Chernekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouichirou Daisuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernekov comes to the ring accompanied by Era - Enae Volare Mezzo. Daisuke has chosen Bullet For My Valentine - Waking The Demon as his entrance music. Aleksandr Chernekov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chernekov
vs
Daisuke

175 cm
23
177 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

171 cm
21
181 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandr Chernekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jouichirou Daisuke!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daisuke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernekov.
Chernekov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chernekov tries to work over Daisuke's front leg with a kick but Daisuke checks it.
Chernekov throws a push kick but Daisuke slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Chernekov.
Nice defenses there by Daisuke.
Chernekov throws a series of punches but Daisuke avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daisuke.
Daisuke slips a straight right by Chernekov.
Aleksandr Chernekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daisuke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daisuke fakes the leg kick and cracks Chernekov in the body.

Chernekov tries to keep at a distance but Daisuke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chernekov can't break the clinch.
Chernekov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daisuke has him pressed against the ropes.
Chernekov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chernekov taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernekov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chernekov wants to break free but Daisuke has control.
Daisuke pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Chernekov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daisuke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chernekov throws a jab but it's blocked by Daisuke.
Chernekov throws a big shot that misses.
Daisuke throws a sloppy head kick and Chernekov moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernekov misses the target.
Chernekov missing with a left hand there. Daisuke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Daisuke has Chernekov up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chernekov can't break the clinch.
Chernekov tries to pull guard but Daisuke holds him up against the ropes and eventually Chernekov drops back down to his feet.
Chernekov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Daisuke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chernekov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chernekov wants to break free but Daisuke has control.
Daisuke trying to stall but Chernekov improves his position.
Daisuke holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Daisuke trying to control the position but instead, Chernekov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daisuke into the ropes.
Chernekov is looking to control Daisuke's arms but Daisuke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chernekov has his back to the ropes.
Chernekov wants to get back to striking at distance but Daisuke won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chernekov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Daisuke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Chernekov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chernekov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daisuke.
Chernekov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chernekov duly obliges.
Chernekov is breathing heavily.
Chernekov loads up on a big right hand but Daisuke slips the punch.

Daisuke drives through and clinches with Chernekov against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Daisuke.
Daisuke is pressed up against the ropes. Chernekov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daisuke down to the mat. Daisuke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Chernekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daisuke moves out of range of the strikes.
Daisuke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daisuke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Daisuke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernekov avoiding damage as Daisuke throws knees to the body.
Come on Daisuke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daisuke wants to stall.
Daisuke is struggling to control the position.
Chernekov wants to break free but Daisuke has control.
Daisuke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chernekov is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jouichirou Daisuke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daisuke.
Chernekov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chernekov throws a jab when Daisuke was well out of range.

Daisuke clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from Chernekov misses the target.
Daisuke is looking to score with low kicks.
Chernekov throws a head kick that misses
and Daisuke counters with a big head kick but Chernekov shrugs it off.
Daisuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daisuke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chernekov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daisuke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daisuke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Daisuke in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chernekov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daisuke.
Daisuke is looking to slow Chernekov down with leg kicks.

Daisuke clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daisuke scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisuke holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Chernekov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chernekov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daisuke has him pressed against the ropes.
Chernekov tries to pull guard but Daisuke holds him up against the ropes and eventually Chernekov drops back down to his feet.
Chernekov can't get the takedown.
Chernekov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daisuke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chernekov up against the ropes.
Daisuke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daisuke trying to land knees to the body.

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.
Chernekov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chernekov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chernekov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Chernekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daisuke digs a right hand into Chernekov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chernekov's gas tank.
Daisuke missing with knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Daisuke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chernekov avoiding damage as Daisuke throws knees to the body.
Daisuke leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Chernekov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daisuke has him pressed against the ropes.
Chernekov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daisuke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daisuke as Chernekov tries to tie him up.
Daisuke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernekov wants to get back to striking at distance but Daisuke won't allow it.
Daisuke effectively controlling the action here.
Chernekov taking a breather.
Chernekov has had enough of the clinch but Daisuke keeps him there for the moment.
Daisuke stalling against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jouichirou Daisuke.
Daisuke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chernekov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daisuke counters with a thumping low kick.
Daisuke throws a leg kick which misses Chernekov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chernekov tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daisuke.
Chernekov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daisuke.
Daisuke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke cracks the inside of Chernekov's front leg.

Daisuke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chernekov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Daisuke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Daisuke.
Daisuke has Chernekov pushed against the ropes.
Daisuke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Daisuke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jouichirou Daisuke.
Daisuke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jouichirou Daisuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Chernekov tries to keep at a distance but Daisuke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chernekov avoiding damage as Daisuke throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chernekov looking to slow down the pace here.
Chernekov is trying to break free.
Daisuke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chernekov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daisuke has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernekov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chernekov wants to get back to striking at distance but Daisuke won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daisuke has Chernekov pushed against the ropes.
Chernekov wants to break free but Daisuke has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisuke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jouichirou Daisuke.
Chernekov thows a leg kick but Daisuke checks it

and Daisuke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chernekov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chernekov can't break the clinch.
Chernekov can't break the clinch.
Chernekov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chernekov tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daisuke tries to stall but Chernekov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chernekov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daisuke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chernekov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daisuke tries to land knees in the clinch but Chernekov avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chernekov is trying to break the clinch but Daisuke has him pressed against the ropes.
Daisuke keeps control of Chernekov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daisuke stalling against the ropes.
Chernekov is trying to break free.
Daisuke lands a nice knee to the body.
Daisuke is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernekov can't break the clinch.
Daisuke is looking to control Chernekov's arms but Chernekov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daisuke has his back to the ropes.

Chernekov manages to break the clinch.
Daisuke thuds his shin into the meat of Chernekov's side.
Daisuke defending well as Chernekov loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernekov misses the target.
Chernekov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chernekov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chernekov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daisuke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Daisuke moves into the clinch.
Daisuke stalling the fight.
Daisuke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daisuke lands a nice knee to the body.
Daisuke leaning his opponent against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernekov is looking to break free of the clinch but Daisuke has double underhooks.
Aleksandr Chernekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jouichirou Daisuke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chernekov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Daisuke.
Chernekov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daisuke slowing the pace effectively.
Daisuke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chernekov misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daisuke has Chernekov pressed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jouichirou Daisuke.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daisuke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jouichirou Daisuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daisuke 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouichirou Daisuke!