PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anastasia Eva Chernova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Konan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Eva Chernova
vs
Konan

183 cm
18
234 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 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, Kostas Konan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chernova has Konan up against the cage in a clinch.
Chernova has a couple of punches blocked by Konan.
Chernova throws a head punch that misses.
Chernova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Konan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Chernova gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Konan seems keen to control Chernova's posture.
Chernova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernova trying to control but Konan is working from the bottom.
Konan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Konan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernova connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernova connects with a couple of short punches.
Konan tries to strike from the bottom.
Konan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernova connects with a couple of short punches.
Konan 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.
Konan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chernova cracks Konan with a solid left hand.
Chernova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Konan is trying to control the position but Chernova postures up.
Chernova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernova knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konan on the ground.
Chernova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Konan is pulling down on Chernova's head. It's preventing any offense from Chernova, at least for the moment.

Konan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chernova defends it easily.
Chernova stopping the sweep attempt from Konan.
Konan looks gassed!
Chernova throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chernova landing with the ground and pound.
Chernova lands a couple of digs.
Chernova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chernova wants to control from the top but Konan keeps moving.
Chernova is working Konan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Konan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chernova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernova working some strikes from top position.
Chernova is looking to work some ground and pound but Konan has wrist control.
Chernova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chernova stands up over Konan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Konan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chernova is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernova landing some decent shots from guard.
Chernova is working Konan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Konan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chernova stopping the sweep attempt from Konan.
Chernova is in close to Konan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chernova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chernova is nestled in close to Konan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chernova working the head and body with strikes.
Konan is refusing to be controlled, as Chernova sits in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konan's head.
Chernova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Konan taking some punishment here, with Chernova in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Chernova there.
Chernova working Konan over with strikes.
Chernova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chernova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chernova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Chernova there.
Chernova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chernova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Konan is controlling Chernova's trapped leg to prevent Chernova from advancing to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernova lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chernova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Konan wants to control but Chernova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chernova lands strikes from half guard.
Konan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anastasia Eva Chernova dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chernova gets a clinch.
Chernova throws a head punch that misses.
Chernova working aggressively here.
Chernova has a couple of punches blocked by Konan.
Chernova working aggressively here.
Chernova working aggressively here.
Konan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chernova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konan taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Chernova fails to land.

Konan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chernova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Konan can do to turn this around?

Chernova gets a clinch.
Chernova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernova throws a head punch that misses.
Konan blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chernova lands a takedown into guard.
Chernova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chernova lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Konan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chernova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chernova is working Konan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Konan is breathing heavily.

Konan pushes Chernova off and gets back to his feet.
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!

Konan has Chernova up against the cage in a clinch.
Chernova lands a left hand.
Chernova misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Konan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chernova smiles and moves away.

Chernova gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konan blocks an uppercut.
Chernova misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernova misses with the head strike.
Konan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chernova to keep the fight standing.
Chernova throws a head punch that misses.
Chernova is pressed up against the cage. Konan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chernova down to the mat. Chernova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anastasia Eva Chernova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Konan.

Chernova takes the fight into the clinch.
Konan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Konan trying to land knees to the body.
Chernova swings wildly with an uppercut but Konan uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernova lands a hook that snaps the head of Konan backwards.
Chernova is stalling here.
Konan is trying to pull guard but Chernova turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Chernova on the inside.
Chernova misses with some punches.

Chernova has hold of one of Konan's legs. Konan is fighting the takedown attempt but Chernova gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chernova landing with the ground and pound.
Chernova lands a couple of digs.
Chernova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konan is keeping the position for now.
Chernova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernova wants to get up but he can't break Konan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chernova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chernova prevents Konan from getting back to his feet.
Chernova working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernova landing with the ground and pound.
Chernova lands a couple of digs.
Chernova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chernova trying to control but Konan is working from the bottom.
Konan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chernova lands a couple of elbows.
Chernova chips away with some ground and pound.
Chernova looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Konan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chernova is aware though and is defending well.
Chernova scoring with some ground and pound.
Chernova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Konan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anastasia Eva Chernova dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chernova closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Konan did well to prevent Chernova getting side control.
Konan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernova.
Konan trying to control here.
Chernova is just content to waste time from the top position. Konan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chernova trying to control but Konan is working from the bottom.
Chernova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Konan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Konan pulls Chernova in close to prevent any damage.
Chernova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Konan's head.
Chernova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Konan is trying to keep Chernova in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Chernova drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Konan dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Konan passes Chernova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Konan is thwarting Chernova's attempts to control the position.
Chernova is trying to get back to full guard.
Chernova trying to control but Konan postures up.
Konan is trying to control the action in half guard but Chernova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chernova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Konan passes Chernova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chernova is looking to control Konan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chernova avoid being mounted?
Konan throwing shots but Chernova is blocking nicely.
Chernova trying to hold on to Konan's head to control him but Konan postures up.
Chernova wants to get back to full guard.
Chernova is working hard here to advance position.
Konan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chernova defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernova wants to improve his position but Konan is controlling well.
Konan controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernova trying to control but Konan postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Anastasia Eva Chernova wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Konan scores with a push kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Konan is defended easily by Chernova.

Chernova drives through and clinches with Konan against the cage.
Konan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chernova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konan.
Chernova misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konan blocking some punches.
Chernova throws a punch but it's blocked by Konan.
Konan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anastasia Eva Chernova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Konan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konan.
Konan tries to pull guard but Chernova holds him up against the cage and eventually Konan drops back down to his feet.
Chernova misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernova struggles to land a body shot inside as Konan controls his hands.
Konan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernova swings wildly with an uppercut but Konan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Konan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernova keeps control of the position as Konan tries to break free.
Kostas Konan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernova is looking to control Konan but Konan is wriggling around and keeping busy.

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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

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