PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ave Maria kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Chernov
vs
Magomedov

206 cm
32
264 lbs
24 - 9 - 0

188 cm
38
245 lbs
37 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System
Sun-Tzu

Conviction

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 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergey Chernov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chernov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chernov digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Chernov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chernov scrambles back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Chernov.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Chernov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chernov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Chernov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernov digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Chernov avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Chernov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magomedov 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.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Chernov slips the punch.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Chernov misses with a body kick.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chernov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernov.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Chernov is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying to control but Chernov is working from the bottom.
Chernov is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov won't allow Chernov to sweep him here.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chernov has wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Chernov circles away and keeps his distance.
Chernov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Chernov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Chernov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernov was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.

Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chernov backwards.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Chernov misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Chernov.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Chernov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Chernov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Chernov works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Chernov blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Chernov blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Chernov.
Chernov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Chernov prevents a body shot from Magomedov.

Chernov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov moves out of range as Chernov throws a body kick.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernov throws a body kick that misses.
Chernov misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chernov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magomedov's calf.
Chernov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Chernov throws a good cross that connects.
Sergey Chernov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chernov moves into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Chernov working aggressively here.
Chernov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernov's elbow.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Chernov.
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 Sergey Chernov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chernov looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Chernov wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Chernov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chernov pushes Magomedov away with a front kick.
Chernov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Chernov is avoiding it.
Sergey Chernov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov connects with a high kick.
Chernov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chernov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernov was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Chernov is looking to wear down Magomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chernov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Chernov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernov looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernov scores with a three punch combo!
Chernov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Chernov circles away.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chernov sprawls well. Chernov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Chernov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Chernov.

Chernov drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Chernov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Chernov lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chernov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernov can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernov.
Chernov just leaning against Magomedov, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Chernov fails to land.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chernov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Chernov.
Chernov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernov prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Chernov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernov takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chernov misses with a body punch.
Sergey Chernov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernov's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Chernov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Chernov gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov has Chernov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chernov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sergey Chernov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Magomedov.
Chernov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chernov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Chernov is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chernov has his back to the cage.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Chernov controls the action.
Chernov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Chernov tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Chernov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chernov defends it well.
Chernov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magomedov will feel that in the morning.
Magomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.

Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Chernov blocks it.
Chernov lands a right hand.

Magomedov is rocked!
Chernov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Chernov pushes Magomedov against the cage. Chernov is working some dirty boxing. Chernov pushes off with a quick right hook! Magomedov goes down! Magomedov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Chernov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernov!
A relieved looking Sergey Chernov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.