PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Haze 's choice of entrance music: i stand alone. Dutch Haze is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Chekhov
vs
Haze

169 cm
20
140 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

150 cm
35
143 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dutch Haze !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze .
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt - Chekhov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chekhov.

Haze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haze creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chekhov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Haze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Haze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chekhov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haze but great work by Chekhov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chekhov wants to stand but Haze is controlling his arm.
Haze tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov trying to control the position but Haze is working away.
Haze wants to control but Chekhov postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anton Chekhov just wasn't active enough.

Haze throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chekhov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haze is in Chekhov's guard.
Chekhov controlling Haze 's posture.
Haze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze is looking to stand up but Chekhov won't let him.
Chekhov keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chekhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haze on the ground.
Haze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haze wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
Haze throws a big right hand that misses.
Haze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haze is looking to work some ground and pound but Chekhov has wrist control.
Haze is looking to work some ground and pound but Chekhov has wrist control.
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chekhov trying to control the position here.
Haze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chekhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze postures up and lands a big shot to Chekhov's brow.
Haze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chekhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze tries to free his leg and advance position but Chekhov is retaining full guard.

Haze postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chekhov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haze , into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov won't allow Haze to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Haze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Haze misses with a body shot.

Haze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Haze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chekhov defends it well.
Haze wants to advance to full mount but Chekhov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Haze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chekhov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chekhov has escaped and now he's on top!
Chekhov being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov is looking to pass into half guard but Haze pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Haze is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haze with a nice head shot there.
Chekhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haze manages to get himself to full guard.
Haze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chekhov is one step ahead there.
Chekhov looking to pass the guard.
Chekhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is stalling in the full guard.
Haze is controlling Chekhov's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anton Chekhov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Chekhov. No joy for Haze on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze .
Haze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chekhov's waist but Chekhov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haze off to one side.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Haze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chekhov is fending him off so far but Haze persists. Nope, Chekhov circles away and we're back to standing.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Haze .
Haze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.

Chekhov gets caught flat footed, as Haze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haze throwing strikes but missing.
Haze trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chekhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Dutch Haze has been cut.
Chekhov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haze walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov stuffs the takedown.
Chekhov works Haze 's body with a nice hook.
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov avoids it really well and circles away.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chekhov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chekhov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chekhov lands a really nice looking cross but Haze seems unphased.
Chekhov tries to work over Haze 's front leg with a kick but Haze checks it.
Chekhov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Chekhov lands a big head kick that sends Haze tumbling to the mat! Chekhov takes a step backwards and waves Haze back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Haze takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haze throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haze in his tracks.
Chekhov moves out of range as Haze strikes.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Haze 's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chekhov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chekhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haze tries to move into range but Chekhov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chekhov tries a head kick but it misses.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze thows a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chekhov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chekhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze .
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Haze .
Haze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chekhov throws a head kick that misses.
Chekhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Haze blocks the low kick.
Chekhov keeps Haze at a distance using the push kick.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Haze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chekhov to the mat! Chekhov manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Haze has gone for a leg lock! Chekhov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haze 's guard.
Chekhov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dutch Haze 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck for Haze with that takedown attempt.
Chekhov tests Haze 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chekhov misses with a head kick.
Chekhov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haze tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a sloppy body shot
and Haze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Chekhov. No joy for Haze on that attempt.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Haze .
Chekhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haze has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chekhov.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Haze .
Chekhov slaps away a takedown attempt from Haze , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haze closes the distance and clinches up with Chekhov, looking for a takedown. Haze pushes Chekhov against the cage but Chekhov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haze is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chekhov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekhov counters with a low kick, right behind Haze 's knee.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Chekhov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chekhov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haze shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze blocks a head kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Chekhov slams his shin into Haze 's torso.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chekhov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chekhov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haze under the eye.
Chekhov tries a head kick but it misses.
Haze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haze takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chekhov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chekhov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chekhov lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze shoots in and drives through. Chekhov sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chekhov stuffs the takedown.
Chekhov misses with a double jab

and Haze counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chekhov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haze .

Haze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chekhov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haze .
Chekhov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haze .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov had his way with Dutch Haze in that round.
The cut man is working on Dutch Haze 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Haze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with a head kick.
Chekhov digs a good body shot into Haze 's ribs.
Chekhov throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chekhov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haze fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze .
Chekhov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze .
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chekhov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haze in his tracks.

Haze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chekhov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Haze .
Haze throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Haze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chekhov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haze 's guard! Nice work there by Chekhov!
Haze is trying to control the position but Chekhov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Chekhov from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Anton Chekhov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Haze .
Haze shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Haze .

Haze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chekhov is trying to defend but Haze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chekhov defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze prevents Chekhov from improving his position.
Chekhov is working hard here to advance position.
Haze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is trying to control but can't.
Haze thows a huge punch but Chekhov dodges it nicely.

Haze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haze drops an elbow to the side of Chekhov's head.
Haze uses his free foot to push down on Chekhov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chekhov.
Haze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haze with the ground and pound from mount.
Haze trying to control but Chekhov is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Haze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Haze !
Dutch Haze is the new bantamweight champion!
Dutch Haze bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.