PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chernokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernokov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. Alexei Chernokov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Magnus Magomedov's chin.

Magomedov
vs
Chernokov

177 cm
27
162 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

174 cm
20
159 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition
AnonymouS

Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Chernokov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chernokov takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov slips a jab from Chernokov.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chernokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chernokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov works to advance to full mount. Magomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chernokov lands a big elbow.
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chernokov throws some wild stikes that Magomedov manages to avoid easily.
Magomedov wants to control but Chernokov is having none of it.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chernokov lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Magomedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Magomedov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chernokov.
Chernokov avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the head.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernokov looking to finish with strikes here!
Magomedov is in a horrible position here. Chernokov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magomedov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chernokov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
A nice elbow there by Chernokov.
Chernokov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to control but Chernokov is having none of it.
Chernokov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chernokov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chernokov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magomedov?

Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Chernokov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chernokov lands with some strikes.
Magomedov is in a horrible position here. Chernokov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chernokov connects with a bit shot that sees Magomedov covering up! More strikes from Chernokov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chernokov is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov! Alexei Chernokov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Alexei Chernokov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.