PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knox Lyndon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chernov
vs
Lyndon

178 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Chernov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Knox Lyndon!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyndon tries to clinch up but Chernov circles away and keeps his distance.
Lyndon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lyndon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chernov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lyndon throws a wild body kick that Chernov sees coming a mile off.

Chernov gets a double leg takedown into Lyndon's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chernov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lyndon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chernov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chernov is looking to take a break and control but Lyndon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernov working the body and head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyndon tries to escape but Chernov is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernov scoring with punches from side control.
Chernov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lyndon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chernov.
Lyndon wants to get back to his feet.

Chernov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lyndon, who protects the arm well.

Chernov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lyndon has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyndon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lyndon being controlled for a moment.
Chernov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lyndon for as long as he can get away with.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Chernov is trying to get an arm triangle but Lyndon is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lyndon tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chernov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chernov controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chernov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lyndon has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chernov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lyndon, who protects the arm well.

Chernov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lyndon has escaped the position, nice work there.

Chernov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chernov working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Chernov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Lyndon there.
That kick from Lyndon tenderised Chernov's leg. Chernov is trying to keep his angry face on.

Lyndon gets caught napping as Chernov dives in and scores a takedown. Lyndon manages to retain guard.

Chernov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chernov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chernov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Chernov working the head with strikes.

Chernov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chernov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lyndon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lyndon wants to get back to his feet but Chernov drags him back down.

Chernov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lyndon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Chernov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chernov trying to control the action but Lyndon is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernov in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Chernov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chernov working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyndon trying to remain calm as Chernov controls from the top position.

Chernov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lyndon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Chernov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lyndon looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chernov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lyndon is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chernov lets go of the hold and Lyndon can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Chernov!