PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anastasia Eva Chernova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Eva Chernova
vs
West

183 cm
18
234 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anastasia Eva Chernova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick West!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chernova pinned against the cage. Chernova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West sizes up Chernova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chernova wants to clinch.
West should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

West forces Chernova back against the cage and clinches.

West pulls guard effortlessly.
Chernova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West has control of Chernova's left arm, preventing Chernova from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West has momentary wrist control but Chernova slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernova trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernova prevents West from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chernova has gone for a leg lock! West slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chernova's guard.
Chernova looking to control.
Chernova wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.

West thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West pushing down on Chernova's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chernova trying to control here.
Chernova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West wants to take a breather but Chernova is having none of it.
Chernova wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
West tries to pass to full mount but Chernova defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chernova actively working from the bottom here.
West is thwarting Chernova's attempts to control the position.
West is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
West is thwarting Chernova's attempts to control the position.
Chernova is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute West jumps into side control!
West trying to control the position but Chernova is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West controlling from side mount.
Chernova is holding West down, trying to stall.
Chernova wants to control but West postures up.
Chernova might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

West wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chernova, who protects the arm well.
West working the strikes but Chernova uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

West is working for a submission of some sort.
West throwing shots but Chernova is blocking nicely.
Chernova wants to get back to full guard.
Chernova knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground.
Chernova wants to control but West is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West prevents Chernova from improving his position.
West seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chernova does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chernova is trying to get back to full guard.
Chernova is trying to control but can't.
Chernova is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chernova tries to clinch up.
Chernova doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Chernova shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Chernova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anastasia Eva Chernova will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chernova tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West fails with a takedown attempt.

Chernova moves into range and clinches up with West.
Chernova misses with a short punch on the inside.

West jumps guard and drags Chernova to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chernova trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernova looking to sit in guard and control but West gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chernova pulls West in close to prevent any damage.
West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernova keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
West throwing strikes from guard but Chernova blocks nicely.

Chernova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chernova is trying to control the position but West postures up.
Chernova wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
Chernova keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
Chernova is trying to control the position but West postures up.
Chernova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
West keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Chernova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chernova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Anastasia Eva Chernova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick West.
Chernova tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
West is breathing heavily.

West decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chernova trying to control from the bottom.
West trying to control the action but Chernova is working from the bottom.
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!
Chernova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. West is working away from the top position though.
West wants to control but Chernova is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chernova stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernova misses with the combination.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chernova's waist but Chernova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Chernova fails in his attempt to clinch.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chernova closes the distance but West moves to the side
and West counters with a leg kick.

West moves into the clinch successfully.
West prevents Chernova from breaking the clinch.
Chernova throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
Chernova misses with the head strike.
West prevents a body shot from Chernova.
Chernova wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Chernova fails to land.
Chernova lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West blocks an uppercut.
Chernova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chernova.
Chernova misses with the head strike.
Chernova lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chernova - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernova throws a head punch that misses.
West fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernova.
Chernova throws a head punch that misses.
Chernova misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West working hard to break the clinch.
West's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernova.
Chernova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anastasia Eva Chernova dominated that second round.
That's time! Chernova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chernova has a takedown stuffed.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chernova pinned against the cage. Chernova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chernova here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Anastasia Eva Chernova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Chernova.
Chernova tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Chernova shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chernova doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Chernova tries to clinch but West is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernova tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anastasia Eva Chernova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick West.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chernova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.

Chernova looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chernova trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernova landing with the ground and pound.
West controls Chernova momentarily but Chernova frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernova lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernova trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chernova throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West has momentary wrist control but Chernova slips an elbow through the middle.
Nick West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernova trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West wants to get back to his feet but Chernova is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West has momentary wrist control but Chernova slips an elbow through the middle.
Chernova landing some decent shots from guard.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chernova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chernova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chernova is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernova wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Chernova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Chernova throws a big elbow that misses.
West keeping moving, preventing Chernova from controlling successfully.
Chernova lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anastasia Eva Chernova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chernova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chernova wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anastasia Eva Chernova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chernova has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anastasia Eva Chernova!