PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chernokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernokov has chosen Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Redfield
vs
Chernokov

172 cm
23
163 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

174 cm
24
159 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Perkele!

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernokov scores with a jab to the head.

Redfield closes the distance and pushes Chernokov back into the cage.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Chernokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redfield walks away with a smile on his face. Chernokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Redfield moved out of range.
Chernokov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peter Redfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Redfield throws a shot from downtown. Chernokov moves away and avoids it.
Redfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Redfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redfield just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chernokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redfield misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Redfield ducked under it nicely.
Redfield missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Chernokov gets tackled into the cage by Redfield. Redfield maintains the clinch.
A short right from Redfield on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
Chernokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redfield cracks Chernokov with a nice body shot.
Redfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Redfield lands an uppercut.
Redfield scores with a nice hook to the head.

Chernokov pulls guard effortlessly.
Redfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Chernokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redfield postures up in Chernokov's guard and throws a big left but Chernokov blocks it.

Chernokov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Redfield escapes and throws Chernokov's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Redfield trying to control the action but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Chernokov struggling a bit here.
Chernokov is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov is not content to let Redfield control the position.
Chernokov manages to get back to half guard.
Chernokov wants to get back to full guard but Redfield has mounted him!
Redfield misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chernokov can't escape the position.
Redfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chernokov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chernokov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield wants to stand up but Chernokov is controlling him.
Chernokov throws an elbow that misses. Redfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chernokov's guard. Nice move by Redfield!

Chernokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chernokov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernokov is on top in guard.

Chernokov looking to sit in guard and control but Redfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Redfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redfield has managed to get both his arms back between Chernokov's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Redfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Redfield tries to clinch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Chernokov swings for the body but Redfield moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.

Redfield moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Chernokov.
Chernokov effectively controlling the action here.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov misses with a body punch.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redfield to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Redfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfield lands a left hand.
Chernokov is trying to pull guard but Redfield has him pressed against the cage.
Peter Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
Chernokov is trying to push Redfield away but Redfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Redfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to work over Redfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Peter Redfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov jumps guard but Redfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield scores with a shot to the side of Chernokov's head.

Chernokov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Redfield regains guard immediately.
Redfield wants to stand up but Chernokov is controlling him.
Chernokov trying to control but Redfield is working from the bottom.
Chernokov throwing strikes from guard but Redfield blocks nicely.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing.
Chernokov looking to pass the guard.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Redfield keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov stops Redfield from standing up.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redfield but Redfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Redfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Redfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Chernokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Redfield is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Chernokov misses with a body kick.
Chernokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redfield lands a body shot.
Redfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Chernokov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Redfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov tries to work over Redfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfield.
Redfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernokov can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Redfield on the inside.

Chernokov tightens his grip and picks Redfield up, before dumping him to the ground. Redfield manages to land in guard.
Redfield is looking to stand back up but Chernokov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Redfield.
Chernokov throwing shots but Redfield is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Redfield dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Chernokov looks to land a combination but Redfield avoids it well.
Redfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Peter Redfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Redfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chernokov keeps the fight on the outside.
Redfield is looking to clinch.
Redfield misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
Redfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Redfield wants to clinch but Chernokov slips to the side
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
Chernokov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Redfield pushes Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Redfield.
Redfield lands with a right to the head.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chernokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chernokov is leaning against Redfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chernokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chernokov pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Redfield gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chernokov stalling the fight.
Chernokov lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chernokov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov is looking for a takedown.

Chernokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chernokov thows a leg kick but Redfield checks it
and Redfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chernokov thinking.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chernokov.
Redfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chernokov blocks a jab.

Redfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Redfield is working Chernokov over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chernokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Redfield avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.

Chernokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Redfield has Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
A short left from Redfield.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Redfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chernokovs head.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redfield.
Chernokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redfield lands with a right to the head.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov working hard to break the clinch.
Redfield gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Redfield.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfield.
Redfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfield.
Redfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peter Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Chernokov jumps guard but Redfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Redfield lands a shot to the body.
Redfield digs a right hand into Chernokov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chernokov's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernokov trying to stall but Redfield improves his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Redfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Redfield!
A less than humble Peter Redfield misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.