PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Chistov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chistov
vs
Gump

178 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
135 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Chistov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chistov closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Gump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chistov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chistov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chistov is working Gump over against the cage.
Gump wants to get back to striking at distance but Chistov won't allow it.
Chistov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chistov.
Chistov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chistov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Chistov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chistov tries to throw a body punch but Gump avoids it by throwing Chistov back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chistov.
Chistov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gump backwards.
A short body shot lands from Chistov as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Chistov.
Chistov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chistov slows down the pace here.
Chistov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chistov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Chistov.
Chistov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Chistov.
A short uppercut from Chistov.
Chistov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Chistov has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Chistov to work.
Gump is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chistov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Chistov.
Chistov leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Chistov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chistov.
Gump has Chistov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chistov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chistov has a couple of punches blocked by Gump.
Chistov gets through Gump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chistov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gump backwards.
Chistov throws a head punch that misses.
Chistov cracks Gump with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chistov.
Chistov lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chistov pushes Gump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chistov misses with a punch to the body.
Chistov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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

Chistov closes the distance and clinches.
Chistov misses with a punch on the inside.

Chistov manages to break the clinch.
Chistov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gump was well out of range. Poor timing from Chistov.
Gump shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chistov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chistov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chistov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gump's head backwards.
Chistov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gump drops his hands momentarily and Chistov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chistov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gump is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chistov with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chistov connects with the punch.
Gump takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chistov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chistov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chistov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gump's head backwards.
Chistov scores with a decent looking hook.
Chistov lands a right hook to the body.
Chistov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gump drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chistov defends it well.
Chistov with a hook.
Gump takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gump on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislav Chistov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Chistov. Gump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chistov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gump. Gump gets slowly back to his feet.
Donk. Chistov catches Gump right on the button with a cross.
Chistov tests Gump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chistov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chistov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Chistov gets a clinch.
Chistov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Chistov.
Chistov has a couple of punches blocked by Gump.
Chistov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chistov misses with a body punch.
Chistov misses with a body punch.
Chistov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chistov lands with a right to the head.
Chistov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov misses with a punch to the body.
Chistov lands a left hand.
Chistov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gump backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chistov.
Gump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump tries to circle away but Chistov has him pinned against the cage.
Chistov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chistov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gump.
Chistov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chistov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Chistov.
Chistov lands a shot to the body.
Chistov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gump can do to turn this around?
Chistov pushes Gump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Chistov.
Chistov avoiding damage.
Chistov working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Chistov.
Chistov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gump working hard to break the clinch.
Chistov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chistov misses with a punch to the body.
Chistov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chistov.
Chistov lands a left hand.
Gump takes a shot to the head.
Chistov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumps head.
Chistov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gump backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chistov lands with a light punch inside.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gump blocks an uppercut.
Gump looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chistov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gump's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chistov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chistov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Chistov on the inside.
Chistov presses Gump against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chistov lands a nice shot to the body.
Chistov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chistov presses Gump against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Chistov on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislav Chistov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Chistov.
Chistov lands the left hand.
Chistov misses with an uppercut. Gump saw that one coming.
And Gump tries to counter it with a takedown but Chistov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stanislav Chistov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chistov circles away.
Gump walks into a jab.
Chistov works the jab nicely.
Chistov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chistov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chistov throws a good cross that connects.
Good shot there by Chistov.
Gump walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chistov moves in looking to clinch but Gump pushes him off.
Gump checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov tries to clinch there but Gump circles away.
Chistov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gump appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chistov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chistov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chistov.
Gump now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chistov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chistov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chistov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Chistov.
Chistov cracks a nice hook into Gump's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chistov.
Chistov connects with a jab.
Gump misses with a double jab.
Gump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chistov.
Gump is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stanislav Chistov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Gump blocks the low kick.
As Chistov backs off Gump throws a huge counter combo but Chistov manages to avoid it all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chistov.
Gump on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chistov. Chistov obviously looking to wear him down.
Gump needs to keep his hands up - Chistov had a free shot at his head there.
Gump looks to score with a jab to the body but Chistov is just out of range.

Chistov gets a clinch.
Chistov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gump has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Chistov is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chistov avoiding damage.
Chistov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stanislav Chistov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forest Gump.
Chistov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chistov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gump.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gump drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chistov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Forest Gump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Chistov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislav Chistov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chistov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Chistov!