PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekhov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, КАТЮШA. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Chekhov
vs
Bergfried

169 cm
28
135 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

169 cm
31
141 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Hellbent

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 18 - 8 - 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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chekhov.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Bergfried moved away.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Bergfried moves out of range of the leg kick from Chekhov.
Bergfried lands a really nice looking cross but Chekhov seems unphased.
A big right from Bergfried misses.
Good shot there by Chekhov.
Chekhov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bergfried counters with a leg kick.
Chekhov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergfried.
A nice combination there by Bergfried.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bergfried if he has to take too many more of those.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Bergfried slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Bergfried moved away.
Chekhov staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
Chekhov lands a nice looking body kick.
Chekhov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Chekhov.
Bergfried lands a head kick. Chekhov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bergfried blocks a jab.
Bergfried avoids the head kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Bergfried takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bergfried throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried blocks a leg kick.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bergfried takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Bergfried. Beautiful body shot.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergfried is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chekhov rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Bergfried saw that one coming.
Bergfried throws a fast counter high kick but Chekhov manages to duck under it in time.
Chekhov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bergfried stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chekhov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bergfried.
And Chekhov counters with a quick kick to the body but Bergfried blocks it.
A slow jab from Bergfried misses its intended target.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
Bergfried blocks a leg kick.
Chekhov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a fast counter high kick but Chekhov manages to duck under it in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried tries a low kick but Chekhov avoids it.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bergfried swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bergfried takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chekhov misses with a head kick.
Good work by Bergfried as he checks the leg kick.
Bergfried now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A leg kick checked by Bergfried.
Chekhov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bergfried counters with a good, hard body kick but Chekhov shrugs it off.
Bergfried scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Chekhov moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a hook but Chekhov avoids it easily.
Chekhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Bergfried steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chekhov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Bergfried takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chekhov lands a jab.
Bergfried digs a good hook to Chekhov's body.
A head kick misses from Chekhov.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bergfried takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bergfried thumps Chekhov with a low kick.
Chekhov dodges the punch combination from Bergfried.
Chekhov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chekhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergfried.
Bergfried motions for Chekhov to come forward. Bergfried throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried throws a quick inside leg kick.
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.
Bergfried takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Chekhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekhov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bergfried.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Bergfried replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chekhov blocks it well.
Bergfried stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
No joy there for Bergfried, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bergfried misses with a two punch combination.
Chekhov throws a sloppy head kick and Bergfried moves out of range easily.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergfried walks into a straight right hand from Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the body.
Chekhov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bergfried checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov tries to counter by clinching up but Bergfried breaks away and moves out of range.
Chekhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried misses with a looping left.
Chekhov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bergfried manages to circle out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Bergfried checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chekhov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bergfried works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chekhov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov lands with an overhand left.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Good shot there by Chekhov.
Chekhov thows a leg kick but Bergfried checks it
and Bergfried counters with a straight right hand.
Chekhov throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Bergfried scoring well with a low kick there.
Bergfried lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Bergfried blocks the leg kick.
Bergfried swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chekhov on the side of the head.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Bergfried thinks about the counter body kick.
Chekhov lands a nice looking body shot.
Chekhov tests Bergfried's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
Bergfried takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Bergfried misses

and Chekhov counters by moving into the clinch.
Chekhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bergfried's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chekhov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chekhov misses with some punches.
Bergfried tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bergfried.
Chekhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chekhov is working Bergfried over against the cage.
Bergfried scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chekhov wants to break free but Bergfried has control.
Chekhov is working Bergfried over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chekhov.
Bergfried tries to break the clinch but Chekhov is controlling the position.
Bergfried misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chekhov trying to control the position but instead, Bergfried has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chekhov into the cage.
A knee to the head by Bergfried.
Chekhov misses with a body punch.
Chekhov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bergfried backwards.
Bergfried scores with a knee to the head.
Bergfried tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried throws a shot from downtown. Chekhov moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chekhov walks into a left hand.
Bergfried lands with a slapping head kick.
Chekhov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bergfried takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bergfried slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Bergfried wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bergfried waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov misses with a low kick as Bergfried jumps back.
Good work by Bergfried as he checks the leg kick.
Chekhov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bergfried lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bergfried's sensitive parts.
Chekhov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bergfried.
Chekhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chekhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bergfried misses with a few strikes there.
Bergfried lands a body shot.
Bergfried throws a chopping leg kick but Chekhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chekhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Friedrich Bergfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Chekhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a low kick but Chekhov avoids it.
Chekhov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergfried.
Chekhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bergfried takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chekhov throws a lazy right hand but Bergfried sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with a leg kick.
Bergfried blocks a low kick nicely.
Chekhov thuds his right hand into Bergfried's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bergfried throws a chopping leg kick but Chekhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chekhov lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chekhov. That's going to slow Bergfried down.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bergfried is out of range.
Bergfried flicks out a counter leg kick but Chekhov steps away.
Chekhov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chekhov tries a low kick but Bergfried avoids it.
Chekhov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bergfried throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chekhov counters with a low kick, right behind Bergfried 's knee.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov misses with a head kick.
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Chekhov sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov blocks a low kick nicely.
Chekhov scores with a hook to the body. Bergfried takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bergfried.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov sizes up Bergfried with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chekhov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chekhov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bergfried's hands.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick.
Chekhov lands a nice looking body shot.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Chekhov blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Chekhov - just one landing.
Chekhov throws a head kick but Bergfried moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chekhov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Chekhov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.