PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chernokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernokov comes to the cage accompanied by Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Chernokov
vs
Kingston

174 cm
18
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfred Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Chernokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Kingston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kingston wants to take a breather but Chernokov is having none of it.
Chernokov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Chernokov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kingston defends it well.

Chernokov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kingston defends it well.
Chernokov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is looking to control Chernokov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?
Chernokov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chernokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kingston tries to get to full guard but Chernokov has control of the leg.
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through Kingston's hands, connecting with Kingston's forehead.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.

Chernokov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kingston defends it well.
Kingston pushes Chernokov off looking to stand but Chernokov dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov controlling the action here.
Chernokov working Kingston over with strikes.
Chernokov works his way into full mount!
Chernokov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chernokov lands a couple of good shots and Kingston has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov scores with punches to the body.
Chernokov struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Chernokov.

Kingston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chernokov gets his way!
Chernokov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chernokov cracks Kingston with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kingston from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Chernokov is trying to stick to Kingston's back but Kingston is turning into Chernokov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chernokov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kingston.

Kingston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Kingston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kingston lands in his opponent's guard.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Chernokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chernokov stops Kingston from getting back to his feet.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Kingston is defending well.

Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
Chernokov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chernokov trying to control from half guard but Kingston is working away.
Chernokov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kingston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Chernokov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Chernokov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kingston is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernokov is on top in guard.

Chernokov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov won't allow Kingston to sweep him here.
Chernokov stands up over Kingston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.
Chernokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
Chernokov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kingston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Kingston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernokov defends well.
Chernokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernokov slips nicely into half guard.
Chernokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chernokov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Chernokov sits in half guard.

That's two 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.
Chernokov moves nicely into side control.
Chernokov cracks Kingston with a big elbow.
Chernokov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kingston is avoiding damage well.
Kingston parries the strikes from Chernokov easily there. Chernokov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kingston to escape.
Chernokov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kingston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.

Chernokov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kingston has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov working the ground and pound but Kingston is defending the strikes.

Chernokov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kingston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chernokov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kingston is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chernokov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chernokov with good strikes from the mount here!
Chernokov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chernokov with good strikes from the mount here!
Chernokov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kingston can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chernokov looking to secure an arm triangle but Kingston defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kingston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chernokov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chernokov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chernokov lands a big elbow.
Chernokov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kingston's face.
Chernokov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Kingston is rocked!
Chernokov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kingston's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kingston gets the takedown into side control.
Chernokov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kingston off and has taken his back!

Chernokov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kingston is in real trouble here. Chernokov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kingston is tapping out! Chernokov wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov thanked the fans post fight for their support.