PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ebyn Dall (ranked 89 p4p, 18 weight class) and Alexei Chernokov (ranked 740 p4p, 95 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Under the Blood. Chernokov has chosen Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dall
vs
Chernokov

175 cm
28
155 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

174 cm
27
159 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebyn Dall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab.
As Chernokov backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chernokov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dall counters with a leg kick.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab.
Chernokov blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chernokov on the side of the head.
Chernokov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Dall.
Chernokov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernokov's head backwards.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a leg kick.
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
Chernokov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dall defends well and Chernokov ends up having to push Dall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chernokov's knee momentarily.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chernokov blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Chernokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Chernokov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall staying out of range there.
Chernokov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chernokov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chernokov counter with a right hand.
Chernokov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernokov should have avoided that one.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernokov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Chernokov's knee but Chernokov avoids it well.
Chernokov works Dall's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dall.
Chernokov cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Dall.
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Dall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chernokov cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dall cracks Chernokov with an open hand slap.
Dall stuns Chernokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Dall throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
Chernokov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Chernokov misses with a hook
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chernokov misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Dall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
A nice side step and Chernokov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
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 Ebyn Dall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chernokov lands a right hook to the body.
Dall defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chernokov cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Chernokov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernokov misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Chernokov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chernokov thinking.
Chernokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.
Dall blocks a jab.
Donk. Chernokov catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Chernokov moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Chernokov lands a slapping body shot.
Chernokov misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a thumping low kick.
Dall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chernokov defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Chernokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Chernokov.
Dall walks into a left hand.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Chernokov misses with a double jab.
Chernokov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall walks into a left hand.

Chernokov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Dall throws Chernokov to one side and escapes!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chernokov digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Dall misses.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Chernokov misses with a double jab
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Dall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Dall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chernokov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chernokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A punch lands to the side of Chernokov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall cracks Chernokov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall walks into a left hand.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov throws a sloppy body shot
and Dall counters with a good low kick that Chernokov was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernokov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chernokov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Ebyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernokov blocks a head kick by Dall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernokov catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chernokov thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Dall.
Chernokov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall motions for Chernokov to come forward. Dall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Dall lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Chernokov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dall slips a straight right by Chernokov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chernokov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Chernokov's ribs.
Chernokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dall counters with a low kick, right behind Chernokov 's knee.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Chernokov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Dall counters with a quick kick to the body but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Chernokov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Chernokov misses with a hook
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chernokov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Dall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
As Chernokov backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Chernokov manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall cracks Chernokov with a good jab.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chernokov misses with a hook
and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dall throws a head kick that Chernokov semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Dall throws a quick counter head kick but Chernokov was just out of range.
Dall clobbers Chernokov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chernokov throws a combination. Dall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dall.
Chernokov lands a glancing blow to the side of Dall's head.
Chernokov misses with a right hand
and Chernokov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ebyn Dall did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chernokov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chernokov digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Chernokov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dall misses with a body punch
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Chernokov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chernokov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Dall.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chernokov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Chernokov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall slips under a jab.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Dall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov walks into a left hand.
Dall throws an off balance right hand
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Good work by Chernokov as he checks the leg kick.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chernokov takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov scores with a body shot.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chernokov if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chernokov shoots in but no luck this time.
It appears Dall was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernokov throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Chernokov digs a good hook to Dall's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Chernokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Chernokov misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Chernokov connects with a nice looking jab.
Chernokov takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Chernokov down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov misses with a right hand
and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chernokov throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Chernokov misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Chernokov lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chernokov misses the jab.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Chernokov.
Chernokov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Chernokov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chernokov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Chernokov misses
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Chernokov misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chernokov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chernokov throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Chernokov. Beautiful body shot.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
And Dall counters with a quick kick to the body but Chernokov blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chernokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Chernokov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dall gets back to half guard.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernokov.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chernokov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chernokov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernokov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.

Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernokov defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernokov's guard.

Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Dall defends easily.

Chernokov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dall has passed into half guard!
Dall is looking to advance position but Chernokov won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ebyn Dall.
I think Dall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Ebyn Dall retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!