PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekhov comes to the cage accompanied by КАТЮШA. Tutov has chosen 7B - Young Winds as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chekhov
vs
Tutov

169 cm
27
140 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

169 cm
27
144 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tutov tries to keep at a distance but Chekhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chekhov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tutov is working Chekhov over against the cage.
I was talking to Chekhov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chekhov prevents a body shot from Tutov.
Chekhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tutov is trying to pull guard but Chekhov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tutov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tutov.
Tutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tutov jumps guard but Chekhov stands there with Tutov around his waist. Tutov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chekhov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tutov backwards.
Chekhov pushes Tutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Chekhov.
Chekhov working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tutov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutov tries to pull guard but Chekhov holds him up against the cage and eventually Tutov drops back down to his feet.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Tutov.
Chekhov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Chekhov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tutov controls his hands.
Chekhov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tutov.
Still in the clinch, Chekhov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tutov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chekhov.
A short left from Chekhov.
Tutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tutov has had enough of the clinch but Chekhov keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Tutov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chekhov.

Tutov pulls guard.
Chekhov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tutov is staying active underneath Chekhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chekhov controlling the pace.
Tutov is looking for a sweep. Chekhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov content to control rather than advance.
Tutov gets full guard.
Chekhov controls from within his opponent's guard.

Tutov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chekhov stacks Tutov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chekhov!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekhov is looking to take a break and control but Tutov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tutov seems a little lost for a moment, as Chekhov dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov working away.
Tutov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Tutov tries to buck Chekhov off but Chekhov is having none of it.
Tutov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chekhov trying to control from half guard but Tutov is working away.
Chekhov content to control rather than advance.
Tutov wants to control but Chekhov is keeping busy.
Tutov wants to improve his position but Chekhov is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chekhov is thwarting Tutov's attempts to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chekhov!
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov scores with the left hand. Chekhov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tutov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov avoids it really well and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Tutov blocks the low kick.
Chekhov throws a shot from downtown. Tutov moves away and avoids it.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Tutov ducked under it nicely.
Chekhov swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov dominated that round.
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 checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Chekhov tenderised Tutov's leg. Tutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Tutov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tutov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chekhov defends it well.
Tutov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chekhov at a distance.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Chekhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tutov throws a hook to the side of Chekhov's head but Chekhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tutov loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Chekhov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tutov.
Tutov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tutov connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tutov.
Tutov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tutov lands a nice shot that snaps Chekhov's head back.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Tutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov blocks a head kick by Tutov.
Chekhov digs a good body shot into Tutov's ribs.
Tutov misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Tutov. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Tutov.
Chekhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chekhov tried to counter with a leg kick but Tutov avoided it.
Tutov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Tutov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chekhov throws a head kick that half lands.
Tutov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekhov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tutov wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chekhov.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Chekhov misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Tutov moves out of range of the leg kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Tutov cracks Chekhov with a good jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a sloppy head kick and Tutov moves out of range easily.
Tutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chekhov thuds his shin into the meat of Tutov's side.
Chekhov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A lazy body kick from Chekhov

and Tutov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chekhov!
Chekhov regains half guard.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position.
Chekhov is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov trying to control here.

Tutov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chekhov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tutov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tutov's back!
I would not like to be Tutov right now.
Chekhov trying to control.
Tutov tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tutov fending off the submission attempt from Chekhov.
Tutov tries to roll but Chekhov sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chekhov missing with strikes from the back.
Chekhov scores with punches and elbows.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chekhov controlling the positon.
Tutov tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tutov lands a nice looking body shot.
Chekhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tutov cracks Chekhov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chekhovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chekhov walks into a straight right hand from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov cracks Tutov with a good jab.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Tutov.
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov cracks a nice hook into Tutov's ribs.
Chekhov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tutov is out of range.
Chekhov throws a solid leg kick but Tutov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chekhov.
Chekhov is looking to wear down Tutov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tutov avoids the body shot from Chekhov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Tutov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chekhov is trying to control the position but Tutov postures up.

Chekhov has his foot on Tutov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tutov works his way back into a safe position though.
Chekhov is trying to keep Tutov in close.

Chekhov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrey Tutov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tutov advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Chekhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chekhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chekhov in particular looking to stall.
Chekhov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tutov wants to get back to full guard.
Chekhov is pressing down on Tutov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tutov is holding on for now.
Chekhov trying to control from half guard but Tutov is working away.
Tutov wants to improve his position but Chekhov is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov trying to control here.
Tutov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chekhov wants to take a breather but Tutov is having none of it.
Tutov wants to improve his position but Chekhov is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tutov lands with a straight right. Chekhov didn't see that one coming.
Tutov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov lands an overhand right.
Chekhov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tutov at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tutov.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutov needs to keep his hands up - Chekhov had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov walks into a straight right hand from Tutov.
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Tutov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chekhov scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Chekhov.
I think Chekhov 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anton Chekhov!
A victorious Anton Chekhov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.