PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Abramson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Chekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for James Abramson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Abramson
vs
Chekov

186 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
24
245 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Abramson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Chekov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abramson lands a left and a right that send Chekov crashing to the mat, dazed. Abramson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Vladmir Chekov has been cut.

Chekov moves into range and clinches up with Abramson.

Chekov jumps guard and drags Abramson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chekov looking to control.
Chekov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chekov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abramson keeping moving, preventing Chekov from controlling successfully.
Chekov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chekov is stalling in the full guard.
Chekov throwing strikes but missing.
Chekov passes Abramson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chekov trying to control from half guard but Abramson is working away.
Abramson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abramson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chekov wants to pass the guard but Abramson is keeping the position.
Abramson keeping moving, preventing Chekov from controlling successfully.
Chekov wanted to stand there but Abramson had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abramson throws a nice looking combination but Chekov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chekov tries to counter with a clinch but Abramson shakes him off and moves away.
Chekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abramson but Abramson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Abramson tries to keep at a distance but Chekov has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chekov jumps guard.
Abramson is pushing down on Chekov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chekov is fighting to maintain full guard but Abramson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abramson is keen to just control but Chekov is a slippery customer.
Chekov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abramson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chekov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chekov wants to control but Abramson is keeping busy.
Chekov is trying to stand.
Chekov wants to control but Abramson is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abramson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chekov on the ground.

Abramson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chekov has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abramson prevents Chekov from standing back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chekov.
Abramson throws a looping overhand right but Chekov ducks down to avoid it.

Chekov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abramson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Abramson's face as Chekov controls the position.

Chekov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Abramson to his feet.

Chekov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladmir Chekov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladmir Chekov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Abramson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chekov defends it nicely.
A head kick from Abramson lands but Chekov takes it in his stride.
Chekov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abramson blocks a head kick by Chekov.

Chekov has closed the distance and engaged Abramson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abramson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chekov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abramson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chekov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Abramson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abramson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramson throws a series of punches but Chekov avoids them all with ease.
Chekov scores with a head kick.
Abramson doesn't manage to clinch there - Chekov circles away.
Abramson closes the distance and clinches up with Chekov, looking for a takedown. Abramson pushes Chekov against the cage but Chekov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Chekov closes the distance and clinches.

Chekov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chekov keeping moving, preventing Abramson from controlling successfully.
Chekov is trying to control the position but Abramson postures up.

Chekov uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Chekov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Chekov to work.

Chekov gets control of Abramson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chekov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Abramson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abramson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chekov 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.
Chekov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Chekov is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramson tries to kick Chekov off in order to stand up. Chekov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Chekov trying to control the position but Abramson is working away.

Chekov decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chekov throws a right and a left that Abramson avoids nicely.
Chekov shoots for a double leg takedown but Abramson sprawls well. He's pushed Chekov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abramson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chekov sprawls well. Chekov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abramson gets slowly back to his feet.
Chekov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abramson.
Chekov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chekov has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Chekov with that takedown attempt.
Chekov lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladmir Chekov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladmir Chekov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Abramson stuffs the takedown attempt from Chekov. Chekov gets slowly back to his feet.

Chekov gets a takedown into half guard.
Abramson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chekov jumps into side control!
Abramson is not content to let Chekov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abramson being controlled for a moment.
Chekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramson is trying to control Chekov's posture but Chekov avoids it.

Chekov decides to stand back up. Chekov steps back and let's Abramson get back to his feet.

Chekov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chekov lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Abramson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chekov postures up and lands a big shot to Abramson's brow.
Chekov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chekov wants to pass the guard but Abramson is keeping the position.
Chekov passes Abramson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Abramson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekov is trying to control the action in half guard but Abramson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abramson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chekov manages to pass to mount!
Chekov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abramson tries to hold on but Chekov postures up.
Chekov tries to control but Abramson wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abramson is in a horrible position here. Chekov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Abramson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chekov lands a heavy elbow.
Chekov scoring with strikes but Abramson is staying in there.
Chekov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abramson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladmir Chekov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chekov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladmir Chekov!