PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koya Chekutimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Layman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekutimi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jay Z - Run This Town. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Chekutimi
vs
Layman

175 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Koya Chekutimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Larry Layman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekutimi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chekutimi lands with a nice combination. Layman backs away looking to recover.
A left and a right from Chekutimi both land. Nice combination.
Chekutimi throws a right and a left that Layman avoids nicely.
Layman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chekutimi scores with a jab.
Chekutimi digs a good hook to Layman's body.
Nice sprawl there from Chekutimi as Layman shoots in.
Chekutimi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Layman backs up against the cage.
Chekutimi looks to land a combination but Layman avoids it well.

Layman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chekutimi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Chekutimi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Chekutimi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Layman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Chekutimi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Layman's back instead.
Chekutimi is trying to stick to Layman's back but Layman is turning into Chekutimi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chekutimi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Layman.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chekutimi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Layman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chekutimi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Layman is stalling in the full guard.
Chekutimi 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.
Layman is pushing down on Chekutimi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chekutimi is fighting to maintain full guard but Layman has managed to sneak the leg through.

Layman seems to be working for a kimura but Chekutimi defends the submission attempt.
Chekutimi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chekutimi is refusing to be controlled, as Layman sits in half guard.

Layman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Layman is trying to control. Chekutimi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chekutimi taking some punishment here, with Layman in his half guard.

Layman is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Chekutimi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Layman is working for a submission of some sort.
Layman looks gassed!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Layman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Chekutimi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Layman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chekutimi sees it coming and defends easily.
Chekutimi tries to roll over but Layman keeps him under control.
Chekutimi is refusing to be controlled, as Layman sits in half guard.
Chekutimi trying to control here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Layman with that takedown attempt.
Layman fails with a takedown attempt.
Koya Chekutimi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Layman.
Chekutimi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Layman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chekutimi defends it nicely.
Chekutimi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chekutimi lands a jab-cross combination.
Chekutimi misses with a double jab.
Chekutimi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Chekutimi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Layman fails to land the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Chekutimi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koya Chekutimi dominated that round.
That's time! Chekutimi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Layman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chekutimi sprawls well initially but Layman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Chekutimi looking for submissions off his back.

Layman seems to be working for a kimura but Chekutimi defends the submission attempt.
Layman wants to control but Chekutimi is keeping him busy.
Layman is pressing down on Chekutimi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chekutimi is holding on for now.
Layman is breathing heavily.
Chekutimi is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Layman is working for a kimura but Chekutimi is defending it quite comfortably.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chekutimi throws a series of punches but Layman avoids them all with ease.
Chekutimi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chekutimi lands a two punch combo.
Layman looks for a takedown but Chekutimi sprawls well.
Chekutimi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Layman backs up against the cage.
Chekutimi tries to bum rush Layman with a series of wild strikes but Layman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Layman misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Layman slips a jab and a cross from Chekutimi.
Chekutimi misses with a few strikes there.
Chekutimi throws a sloppy head kick and Layman moves out of range easily.
Chekutimi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chekutimi duly obliges.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chekutimi.
Chekutimi throws a head kick that misses.
Chekutimi connects with the punch.
Layman shoots in but no luck this time.
Layman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chekutimi but Chekutimi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koya Chekutimi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Layman.
Chekutimi lands with a nice combination. Layman backs away looking to recover.

Layman feints and as Chekutimi raises his hands in defense, Layman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Layman has gone for a leg lock! Chekutimi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Layman's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekutimi passes Layman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chekutimi throwing shots but Layman is blocking nicely.
Layman is looking for a sweep. Chekutimi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Chekutimi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Layman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chekutimi.
Chekutimi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chekutimi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Chekutimi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Layman keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Layman gets back to full guard.
Chekutimi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Layman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Layman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Layman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chekutimi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Layman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chekutimi's back instead.
Chekutimi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Layman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chekutimi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Layman trying to pass the guard but Chekutimi defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Koya Chekutimi 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. And we move into the final round!

Chekutimi connects with a looping right hand.
Chekutimi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chekutimi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chekutimi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Layman.
Chekutimi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chekutimi scores with a three punch combo!
Chekutimi misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekutimi throws a right and a left that Layman avoids nicely.
Chekutimi throws a right hand that Layman ducks under and follows up with a left that Layman also avoids with ease.
Chekutimi fails to land with a series of punches.
Chekutimi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Layman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chekutimi!
Chekutimi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koya Chekutimi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chekutimi misses with a double jab.
Koya Chekutimi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Layman shoots in for a double leg but Chekutimi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chekutimi is working the combinations to good effect here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Layman is defended easily by Chekutimi.
Koya Chekutimi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Layman.
Layman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chekutimi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chekutimi thuds a left hand into Layman's body.
Layman fails with a takedown attempt.
Chekutimi lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekutimi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Layman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chekutimi but Chekutimi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chekutimi lands a head shot.
Layman shoots in for a takedown but Chekutimi shows good takedown defense.
Chekutimi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Chekutimi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Layman checks a leg kick.
Chekutimi wants to slow Layman down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Chekutimi.
Chekutimi wants to land a leg kick but Layman is out of range.
Layman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chekutimi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekutimi tests Layman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Layman shoots in looking for a takedown. Chekutimi tries to sprawl out of it but Layman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chekutimi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Layman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chekutimi.
Chekutimi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Layman.
Chekutimi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Chekutimi misses.
Chekutimi misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Chekutimi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekutimi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Larry Layman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chekutimi misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Chekutimi.
Chekutimi lands a two punch combo.
Chekutimi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chekutimi scores with a nice head shot.
Chekutimi misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Layman slips a jab and a cross from Chekutimi.
Chekutimi misses with the combination.
Koya Chekutimi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Layman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chekutimi tries to avoid it but Layman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chekutimi to the ground. Chekutimi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koya Chekutimi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chekutimi, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koya Chekutimi!