PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernyshevsky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Sisters of Mercy -- Lucretia. Timebmb has chosen Move On Up as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chernyshevsky
vs
Timebmb

185 cm
24
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
191 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timebmb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chernyshevsky defends it nicely.
Chernyshevsky avoids the head kick by Timebmb.
Timebmb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernyshevsky.

Timebmb fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chernyshevsky to the ground. Timebmb is now in Chernyshevsky's guard.
Timebmb passes Chernyshevsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Timebmb looks to land a strike but Chernyshevsky avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timebmb throwing strikes but missing.
Chernyshevsky keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Timebmb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Timebmb tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernyshevsky is retaining full guard.
Timebmb throws a strike but Chernyshevsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernyshevsky wants to stand but Timebmb has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb trying to control the position.
Timebmb is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chernyshevsky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Timebmb's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernyshevsky is one step ahead there.
Chernyshevsky wants to get up but he can't break Timebmb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chernyshevsky wants to stand and escape but instead Timebmb has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chernyshevsky is pulling down on Timebmb's head to control his posture.

Timebmb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chernyshevsky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chernyshevsky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chernyshevsky!
Chernyshevsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb is trying to improve his position.
Timebmb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Chernyshevsky has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A head kick misses from Timebmb.
Chernyshevsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chernyshevsky cracks Timebmb with a good jab.
Timebmb throws a shot from downtown. Chernyshevsky moves away and avoids it.
Timebmb delivers a nice body kick.
Chernyshevsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Timebmb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chernyshevsky.
Timebmb goes for a double leg but Chernyshevsky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chernyshevsky continues to drive forward.
Timebmb blocks a body shot from Chernyshevsky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Timebmb blocks an uppercut.
Timebmb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernyshevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernyshevsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timebmb looking for a takedown.
Chernyshevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Timebmb controls his hands.
Chernyshevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Timebmb controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chernyshevsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Timebmb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernyshevsky tries a body shot but Timebmb blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jukebox Timebmb will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Timebmb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jukebox Timebmb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chernyshevsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Timebmb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chernyshevsky defends well and Timebmb ends up having to push Chernyshevsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Timebmb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chernyshevsky walks away with a smile on his face. Timebmb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Timebmb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chernyshevsky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Timebmb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chernyshevsky tries to avoid it but Timebmb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chernyshevsky to the ground. Chernyshevsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Timebmb closes the distance and clinches up with Chernyshevsky, looking for a takedown. Timebmb pushes Chernyshevsky against the cage but Chernyshevsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timebmb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chernyshevsky.
Timebmb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timebmb dives in and grabs Chernyshevsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chernyshevsky pushes down on Timebmb's head and hops out.
Timebmb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukebox Timebmb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernyshevsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Timebmb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timebmb is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Timebmb or perhaps it was just good defense by Chernyshevsky which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice looking body kick.
Chernyshevsky thows a body kick. Timebmb tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chernyshevsky as he jumps to the side.
Timebmb throws an overhand right that lands on Chernyshevsky's shoulder, as Chernyshevsky tries to avoid the shot.
Timebmb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chernyshevsky - that will leave a mark!
Chernyshevsky throws a front kick that sends Timebmb stumbling back into the cage.

Chernyshevsky gets a clinch.
Timebmb is trying to drag Chernyshevsky to the mat but Chernyshevsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timebmb prevents a body shot from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timebmb blocks a body shot from Chernyshevsky.
Timebmb prevents a body shot from Chernyshevsky.
Timebmb drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chernyshevsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Timebmb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chernyshevsky tries to avoid it but Timebmb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chernyshevsky to the ground. Chernyshevsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Timebmb throws a sloppy head kick and Chernyshevsky moves out of range easily.
Chernyshevsky lands a front kick.
Good exchange - Chernyshevsky coming out on top.
Chernyshevsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Chernyshevsky throws a low kick but Timebmb avoids it.
Timebmb looks for a takedown but Chernyshevsky sprawls well.
Timebmb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Timebmb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chernyshevsky swivels and escapes.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chernyshevsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Timebmb takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chernyshevsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chernyshevsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timebmb on the side of the head.
Chernyshevsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chernyshevsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Timebmb doesn't seem bothered though.
Chernyshevsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Timebmb's head.
Chernyshevsky throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Chernyshevsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timebmb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chernyshevsky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chernyshevsky connects with a body shot.
Chernyshevsky with a hook.
Chernyshevsky thuds his shin into the meat of Timebmb's side.
Chernyshevsky throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernyshevsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timebmb. That did some damage!
Both fighters circling a little - Chernyshevsky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chernyshevsky lands a jab to Timebmb's midsection.
Chernyshevsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chernyshevsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Timebmb doesn't seem bothered though.
Chernyshevsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chernyshevsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Timebmb.
Chernyshevsky digs a good hook to Timebmb's body.
Timebmb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Timebmb on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chernyshevsky connects with a looping right hand.
Chernyshevsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timebmb can do to turn this around?
Chernyshevsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timebmb. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timebmb's hands.
Timebmb has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chernyshevsky.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timebmb misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky thumps Timebmb with a low kick.
Chernyshevsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Timebmb's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Timebmb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chernyshevsky can pounce on him.
Chernyshevsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Timebmb's head.
Chernyshevsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Timebmb throws a head kick but Chernyshevsky moves out of range.
Timebmb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chernyshevsky pinned against the cage. Chernyshevsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chernyshevsky throws a head kick that misses.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chernyshevsky as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timebmb.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Timebmb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chernyshevsky swivels and escapes.
Chernyshevsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Timebmb swats away the attempt to clinch by Chernyshevsky.
Timebmb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chernyshevsky thuds his shin into the meat of Timebmb's side.
Timebmb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Timebmb. Timebmb gets slowly back to his feet.
Chernyshevsky jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chernyshevsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chernyshevsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chernyshevsky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chernyshevsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chernyshevsky lands a slapping body shot.
Chernyshevsky's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Chernyshevsky throws a push kick but Timebmb slaps the foot to one side.
Chernyshevsky thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timebmb if he has to take too many more of those.

Timebmb drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernyshevsky is looking to reverse the position.
Timebmb with the ground and pound but Chernyshevsky regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb is thwarting Chernyshevsky's attempts to control the position.
Chernyshevsky wants to get back to full guard.
Chernyshevsky tries to kick Timebmb off but Timebmb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chernyshevsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Timebmb.
Chernyshevsky trying to control from the bottom.
Timebmb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernyshevsky is pressing down on Timebmb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Timebmb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Timebmb throws an elbow that misses. Chernyshevsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Timebmb's guard. Nice move by Chernyshevsky!
Chernyshevsky is looking to stand up but Timebmb won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernyshevsky is one step ahead there.
Chernyshevsky is looking to stand up but Timebmb won't let him.
Timebmb pulls Chernyshevsky in close to his closed guard and prevents Chernyshevsky from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chernyshevsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chernyshevsky wants to get up but he can't break Timebmb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chernyshevsky decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Timebmb, up you get!
Chernyshevsky throws a wild body kick that Timebmb sees coming a mile off.
Chernyshevsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chernyshevsky as he jumps to the side.
Timebmb misses with a double jab.
Chernyshevsky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chernyshevsky!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chernyshevsky lands with a good body shot.
Chernyshevsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Timebmb circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Timebmb misses.
Timebmb throws a head kick but Chernyshevsky moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chernyshevsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
An intense looking Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'll tear your empire down.'.