PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Muir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernyshevsky comes to the cage accompanied by The Sisters of Mercy -- Lucretia, My Reflection. Muir has chosen Killing in the name of as his entrance music. Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Muir's chin.

Chernyshevsky
vs
Muir

195 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Muir!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernyshevsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Muir's head.

It looks like Joseph Muir has been cut.

Chernyshevsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chernyshevsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Chernyshevsky stops Muir from standing up.
Muir keeping moving, preventing Chernyshevsky from controlling successfully.
Muir wants to stand up but Chernyshevsky is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernyshevsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muir wants to stand but Chernyshevsky is controlling the position.
Chernyshevsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muir keeping moving, preventing Chernyshevsky from controlling successfully.
Chernyshevsky won't allow Muir to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chernyshevsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muir throws a looping overhand right but Chernyshevsky ducks down to avoid it.

Chernyshevsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chernyshevsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muir keeping moving, preventing Chernyshevsky from controlling successfully.
Muir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chernyshevsky thows a big elbow that misses.
Chernyshevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muir wants to get back to his feet but Chernyshevsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chernyshevsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muir on the ground.
Chernyshevsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muir wants to stand up but Chernyshevsky is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernyshevsky.
Joseph Muir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Muir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chernyshevsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chernyshevsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Muir wants to stand but Chernyshevsky is controlling the position.
Muir looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chernyshevsky is controlling him.
Chernyshevsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Muir's head.
Muir keeping moving, preventing Chernyshevsky from controlling successfully.
Chernyshevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Muir uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joseph Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muir throws a nice looking combination but Chernyshevsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chernyshevsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice hook to Muir's body. Muir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Chernyshevsky lands with a shot to the body.
Chernyshevsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muir.
Chernyshevsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muir.

Chernyshevsky gets a takedown into half guard.
Muir pushes Chernyshevsky off looking to stand but Chernyshevsky dives back in and keeps control.
Chernyshevsky wants to take a breather but Muir is having none of it.
Muir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernyshevsky connects with a nice short shot to Muir's temple.
Chernyshevsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Chernyshevsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernyshevsky working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernyshevsky working Muir over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That has opened up Joseph Muir's cut even more.
Chernyshevsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernyshevsky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chernyshevsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chernyshevsky is taking a breather. Muir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Chernyshevsky there.
Chernyshevsky working Muir over with strikes.
Chernyshevsky wants to take a breather but Muir is having none of it.
Muir pushes Chernyshevsky off looking to stand but Chernyshevsky dives back in and keeps control.
Chernyshevsky working over Muir with some ground and pound. Muir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chernyshevsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Chernyshevsky there.

The cut above Joseph Muir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chernyshevsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chernyshevsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernyshevsky is pressing down on Muir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muir is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Muir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Muir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muir misses with a jab to the body
and Chernyshevsky counters with a right hand to the body.

Chernyshevsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muir napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chernyshevsky looks up at the clock and then as Muir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chernyshevsky smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muir takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Joseph Muir's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joseph Muir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!