PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mutant Chernobli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayila Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernobli comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot-Waynd and Bleed. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Chernobli
vs
Obasi

175 cm
26
199 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

188 cm
31
190 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mutant Chernobli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ayila Obasi!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernobli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chernobli wants it to stay on the feet.
Chernobli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Ayila Obasi has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Obasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Chernobli which made him look bad.

Obasi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chernobli sprawls well initially but Obasi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Obasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Obasi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chernobli tries to kick Obasi off but Obasi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Obasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Chernobli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Obasi seems to be working for a kimura but Chernobli defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Obasi is working for a kimura here but Chernobli manages to reverse the position and he's now in Obasi's guard.

Obasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chernobli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chernobli wants to control from the top but Obasi keeps moving.

Obasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernobli defends well.

Obasi working for submissions but it's allowed Chernobli to get to half guard.
Obasi is trying to get back to full guard.
Chernobli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chernobli pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Obasi wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernobli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernobli prevents Obasi from improving his position.

Obasi actively working from the bottom here.
Chernobli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obasi tries to get to full guard but Chernobli has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernobli is taking a breather. Obasi 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.

Chernobli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obasi defends it well.

Obasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli is controlling the pace.
Chernobli wants to control but Obasi is keeping him busy.
Obasi is looking to get back to full guard here but Chernobli has managed to pass to side control instead.
Obasi is looking for a sweep.
Chernobli is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Obasi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Obasi tries to improve position but can't.
Chernobli wants to control but Obasi is keeping him busy.
Obasi defending against the ground and pound.
Obasi dodges the ground and pound from Chernobli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi is looking for a sweep.
Obasi manages to get back to half guard.
Chernobli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chernobli is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Obasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Obasi actively working from the bottom here.
Obasi looks winded!
Chernobli works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obasi is looking to regain half guard here but Chernobli keeps moving and retains side control.
Obasi is being controlled here.
Obasi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chernobli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ayila Obasi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ayila Obasi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Obasi doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Chernobli to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernobli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obasi with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chernobli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mutant Chernobli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chernobli sitting in guard here, content to control.

Obasi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chernobli escapes and throws Obasi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernobli working the ground and pound.

Chernobli is trying to get an arm triangle but Obasi is defending well.

Chernobli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chernobli working the ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Obasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chernobli trying to control the position but Obasi is working away.
Obasi tries to improve position but can't.
Obasi parries the strikes from Chernobli easily there. Chernobli is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Obasi to escape.
Obasi is looking for a sweep.
Obasi is breathing heavily.
Chernobli grinds an elbow into Obasi's temple.
Obasi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chernobli.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chernobli wants to control but Obasi is keeping him busy.
Obasi seems a little lost for a moment, as Chernobli dominates the positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli wants to control but Obasi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernobli controlling from side mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mutant Chernobli.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obasi.
Mutant Chernobli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayila Obasi.
Chernobli leaves Obasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chernobli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Chernobli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Obasi tries for a takedown but Chernobli circles away easily
and Chernobli counters with a series of strikes. Obasi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chernobli clobbers Obasi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chernobli tries to bum rush Obasi with a series of wild strikes but Obasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chernobli.

Obasi is rocked!
Chernobli feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Obasi crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mutant Chernobli!
An out of breath Mutant Chernobli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.