PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pound (ranked 1259 p4p, 138 weight class) and Alexei Chernokov (ranked 864 p4p, 91 weight class). Chernokov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dick Pound has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pound
vs
Chernokov

176 cm
25
162 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

174 cm
26
159 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Aspire Nutrition

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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pound ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.

Chernokov closes the distance and pushes Pound back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pound as the two fighters clinch.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Pound.
Pound has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Still in the clinch, Chernokov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernokov slowing the pace effectively.

Pound's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Pound circles away easily
and Pound counters with a stiff right hand.
Pound 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.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pound takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Chernokov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernokov wants to clinch
and Pound counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov misses with a shot to the body
letting Pound counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Pound takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Pound.
Chernokov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pound tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Chernokov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pound to the ground. Chernokov is now in Pound's guard.
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Pound's brow.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pound works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pound trying to keep a closed guard but Chernokov is proving a slippery customer.
Pound has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov won't allow Pound to sweep him here.
Pound working a defensive guard here.
Pound tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pound being controlled here, momentarily.
Pound trying to keep a closed guard but Chernokov is proving a slippery customer.
Pound is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernokov with the counter takedown but Pound avoids it easily.
Chernokov throws a right hand that Pound ducks under and follows up with a left that Pound also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pound throwing a counter right hand but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Chernokov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dick Pound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pound avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Pound lands a really nice looking cross but Chernokov seems unphased.
Chernokov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pound counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pound misses with a hook.
Chernokov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chernokov misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Pound does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pound appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pound throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov has a takedown stuffed.
Dick Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pound to counter with a crisp jab.
Pound with a hook.
Pound avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pound.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov works Pound's body with a nice hook.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the body
and Pound counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Pound sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Chernokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 Dick Pound will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chernokov throws a right hand that misses
and Pound counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pound throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Chernokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Pound is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pound stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pound wants it to stay on the feet.
Pound slips a jab from Chernokov.
Pound swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Pound.
Chernokov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pound defends it well.
Pound scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pound. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pound thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Dick Pound is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov shoots and misses
and Pound counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pound displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab.
Pound bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernokov misses with a right hand
and Pound counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pound swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pound ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pound connects with an inside leg kick.
Pound darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pound scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chernokov slips under a jab.
Pound is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernokov can do to turn this around?
Pound uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Pound tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Chernokov is rocked!
Chernokov lands with a shot to the body.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pound manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound staying out of range there.
Pound showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernokov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov moves out of range as Pound strikes.
Pound ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Pound slips under a jab.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pound was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Pound gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chernokov.
Pound sizes up Chernokov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pound throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pound scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Pound moved out of range.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pound on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pound scores with the left hand. Chernokov knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pound lands with a good body shot.
Pound slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Pound uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Nice takedown defense from Pound. No joy for Chernokov on that attempt.
Dick Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
Pound throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chernokov! But no joy.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pound counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pound finish him?
Pound misses with a low kick as Chernokov jumps back.
Chernokov seems to have recovered his senses.
Good exchange - Pound coming out on top.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Chernokov scores with a hook.
Pound throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Pound.
Chernokov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pound throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pound doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pound cracks a nice hook into Chernokov's ribs.
Pound bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chernokov's head.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Pound.

Chernokov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pound napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pound is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Pound's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Pound dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice jab there from Pound.
Chernokov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pound moves away.
Pound bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chernokov goes for a double leg but Pound avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pound continues to drive forward.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pound.
Pound ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pound enables Chernokov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pound manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pound is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pound is on top in guard.

Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Pound from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chernokov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chernokov is looking to improve his position but Pound isn't that keen on the idea.
Chernokov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Pound is trying to work for a kimura but Chernokov is defending well.
Pound wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is defending well.
Alexei Chernokov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pound is looking for a kimura here.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernokov is in trouble now - Pound has advanced to mount!
Pound prevents Chernokov from getting the reversal.
Pound can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernokov is looking to escape.
Pound tries to take Chernokov's back but instead Chernokov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dick Pound is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Pound seems content to control.
Pound wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is defending well.
Chernokov tries to roll over but Pound keeps him under control.
Pound is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pound is looking to take a break and control but Chernokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernokov trying to control but Pound postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chernokov misses with some strikes from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chernokov takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Pound showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pound, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Pound!