PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Chepurnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Chepurnov
vs
Gracie

195 cm
18
248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
231 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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, Andrey Chepurnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chepurnov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Chepurnov avoids it well.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chepurnov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chepurnov is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chepurnov struggling a bit here.
My spies in Cozad Amsterdam inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chepurnov is looking for a sweep.
Chepurnov can't do much from the bottom here.
Chepurnov dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
Chepurnov stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie slows the pace down.
Chepurnov struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Chepurnov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Chepurnov. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.

Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Chepurnov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Still in the clinch, Chepurnov scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chepurnov tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Chepurnov stalling the fight.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chepurnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrey Chepurnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Gracie.
Still in the clinch, Chepurnov scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Renan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chepurnov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Chepurnov.
Chepurnov scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Chepurnov.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chepurnov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chepurnov clinches up against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chepurnov.
Still in the clinch, Chepurnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chepurnov is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chepurnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chepurnov.
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!
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chepurnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chepurnov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Chepurnov blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Chepurnov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Chepurnov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renan Gracie's cut.
That's time! Chepurnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Chepurnov.
Chepurnov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chepurnov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chepurnov cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.

Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chepurnov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Chepurnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chepurnov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chepurnov is working Gracie over against the cage.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chepurnov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chepurnov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chepurnov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chepurnov lands a body punch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Chepurnov manages to get underhooks.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A short right from Chepurnov on the inside.
Chepurnov lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Chepurnov.
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!
Chepurnov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chepurnov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chepurnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andrey Chepurnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Chepurnov.
Chepurnov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Chepurnov misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Chepurnov has him pressed against the cage.
Chepurnov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chepurnov lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Chepurnov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chepurnov stalling in the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chepurnov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Chepurnov.
Chepurnov lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Chepurnov.
Chepurnov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Chepurnov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Chepurnov has him pressed against the cage.
Chepurnov pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Chepurnov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renan Gracie's cut.
That's time! Chepurnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Chepurnov stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Chepurnov shows good takedown defense.
Chepurnov connects with a body shot.
Chepurnov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chepurnov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Renan Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chepurnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Chepurnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andrey Chepurnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chepurnov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chepurnov is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chepurnov misses with an elbow over the top.
Chepurnov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chepurnov scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Chepurnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chepurnov lands with a light punch inside.
Chepurnov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chepurnov.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chepurnov gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chepurnov.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Chepurnov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chepurnov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chepurnov pinned against the cage. Chepurnov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chepurnov lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Chepurnov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Chepurnov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chepurnov throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chepurnov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Gracie is rocked!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chepurnov as he jumps to the side.
That kick from Chepurnov tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chepurnov wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Chepurnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chepurnov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Chepurnov!
A relieved looking Andrey Chepurnov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.