PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Chernobyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Sharpshooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Chernobyl
vs
Sharpshooter

198 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

188 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Chernobyl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Sharpshooter!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernobyl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharpshooter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chernobyl paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sharpshooter gets a clinch.
Sharpshooter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chernobyl effectively controlling the action here.
Sharpshooter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chernobyl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sharpshooter misses with the head strike.
Chernobyl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharpshooter.
Sharpshooter misses with the head strike.
Chernobyl pushes Sharpshooter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharpshooter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chernobyl backwards.
Chernobyl lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Rick Sharpshooter has been cut.
Chernobyl tries to throw a body punch but Sharpshooter avoids it by throwing Chernobyl back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Chernobyl.
Chernobyl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chernobyl scores with a shot to the side of Sharpshooter's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernobyl tries a body shot but Sharpshooter blocks it.
Chernobyl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharpshooter is working Chernobyl over against the cage.
Sharpshooter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernobyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chernobyl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharpshooter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernobyl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Oooooh!!! Chernobyl has knocked Sharpshooter down with a huge combo! Chernobyl steps away and waves a wobbly Sharpshooter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Sharpshooter drives through and clinches with Chernobyl against the cage.
Chernobyl trying to control the position but instead, Sharpshooter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chernobyl into the cage.
Sharpshooter tries to throw a body punch but Chernobyl avoids it by throwing Sharpshooter back against the cage.
Sharpshooter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernobyl.
Sharpshooter lands a shot to the body.
Sharpshooter misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Chernobyl.

Chernobyl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Chernobyl gets tackled into the cage by Sharpshooter. Sharpshooter maintains the clinch.
Sharpshooter tries to work over Chernobyl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharpshooter misses with a short punch on the inside.

Chernobyl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rick Sharpshooter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chernobyl.
Sharpshooter is looking to clinch but Chernobyl is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Chernobyl. Beautiful body shot.
Chernobyl scores with a nice strike.
Chernobyl misses with the combination.
Sharpshooter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Chernobyl misses its target.
Sharpshooter tries to clinch up.
Chernobyl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Sharpshooter drives through and clinches with Chernobyl against the cage.
Sharpshooter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernobyl's elbow.
Chernobyl lands with a left to the head.
Chernobyl misses with a body punch.
Sharpshooter is working Chernobyl over against the cage.
Chernobyl has Sharpshooter pressed against the cage.
Sharpshooter lands a nice uppercut.
Chernobyl tries to throw a body punch but Sharpshooter avoids it by throwing Chernobyl back against the cage.
Chernobyl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharpshooter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharpshooter misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpshooter prevents a body shot from Chernobyl.
Sharpshooter letting Chernobyl take a breather here.
Sharpshooter misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharpshooter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chernobyl blocking some punches.
Chernobyl working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharpshooter.
Chernobyl working aggressively here.
Chernobyl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharpshooter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sharpshooter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sharpshooter.
A right hook to the body lands for Chernobyl.
A bit of stalling here from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl tries a body shot but Sharpshooter blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernobyl.
Chernobyl can't find room to land a body shot as Sharpshooter controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpshooter lands a nice shot to the body.
Chernobyl tries to stall but Sharpshooter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sharpshooter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Chernobyl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpshooter tries to clinch but Chernobyl moves out of range.

Sharpshooter drives through and clinches with Chernobyl against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sharpshooter fails to land.
Chernobyl tries to work over Sharpshooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernobyl blocks an uppercut.
Sharpshooter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chernobyl tries to work over Sharpshooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharpshooter misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharpshooter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chernobyl backwards.
Chernobyl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharpshooter throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernobyl.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharpshooter.
Sharpshooter struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernobyl controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Chernobyl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Sharpshooter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice uppercut there from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernobyl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharpshooter can do to turn this around?
Chernobyl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernobyl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Sharpshooter closes the distance and clinches.
Sharpshooter prevents a body shot from Chernobyl.
A short right from Chernobyl.
Sharpshooter scores with a shoulder strike.
Sharpshooter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharpshooter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernobyl's elbow.
Chernobyl pushes Sharpshooter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chernobyl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharpshooter backwards.
Sharpshooter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chernobyl backwards.
Sharpshooter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernobyl's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharpshooter.
A short right from Sharpshooter on the inside.
Sharpshooter misses with the head strike.
Chernobyl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernobyl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That has opened up Rick Sharpshooter's cut even more.
Chernobyl misses with a body punch.
Chernobyl has had enough of the clinch but Sharpshooter keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sharpshooter fails to land.
Chernobyl just leaning against Sharpshooter, taking a breather.
Sharpshooter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl takes a shot to the head.
Sharpshooter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernobyl.
Sharpshooter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chernobyl tries to throw a body punch but Sharpshooter avoids it by throwing Chernobyl back against the cage.
Chernobyl stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernobyl.
Sharpshooter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chernobyl lands a nice uppercut.
Chernobyl digs a right hand into Sharpshooter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharpshooter's gas tank.
Chernobyl misses with a body punch.
Sharpshooter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernobyl's elbow.
Chernobyl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharpshooter is breathing heavily.
Sharpshooter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernobyl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sharpshooter or not.
Chernobyl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharpshooter's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Chernobyl as the two fighters clinch.
Chernobyl is leaning against Sharpshooter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chernobyl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gus Chernobyl is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernobyl scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chernobyl clobbers Sharpshooter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chernobyl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sharpshooter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chernobyl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chernobyl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharpshooter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chernobyl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharpshooter tries to clinch but Chernobyl moves out of range.
Chernobyl thuds a left hand into Sharpshooter's body.
Chernobyl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharpshooter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Chernobyl coming out on top.
Chernobyl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharpshooter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chernobyl. That one must have hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sharpshooter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chernobyl - the referee stops the clock and Sharpshooter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chernobyl. Sharpshooter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chernobyl lands with a nice body punch.
Sharpshooter walks into a left hand.

The cut above Rick Sharpshooter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sharpshooter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chernobyl can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chernobyl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernobyl lands a right hook to the body.
Chernobyl misses with a head kick.
Chernobyl misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Chernobyl finds it's way through Sharpshooter's defenses.

Sharpshooter is rocked!
Chernobyl swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharpshooter.
Chernobyl misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sharpshooter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Sharpshooter clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chernobyl.
A right hand to the body from Chernobyl.
Rick Sharpshooter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chernobyl lands with a left to the head.
Chernobyl tries to work over Sharpshooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Chernobyl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chernobyl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharpshooter.
Sharpshooter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Rick Sharpshooter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Both fighters circling a little - Chernobyl finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernobyl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernobyl scores with a body shot.
Chernobyl lands with a cross.
Chernobyl cracks Sharpshooter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sharpshooter is still on wobbly legs! Can Chernobyl finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rick Sharpshooter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gus Chernobyl!
Rick Sharpshooter spoke after the fight, saying 'Kalashnikov Nutrition will help me bounce back, go check them out.'.