PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernishev (ranked 4901 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Rojas (ranked 8932 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernishev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Chernishev
vs
Rojas

173 cm
25
165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

175 cm
27
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernishev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been hearing reports that Chernishev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chernishev.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rojas sprawls and moves away.
Chernishev throws a body kick that misses
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas defending well as Chernishev loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rojas sprawls and moves away.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chernishev. Chernishev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Chernishev as he connects with a hook.
Chernishev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chernishev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rojas.
Chernishev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Chernishev down.
Rojas works Chernishev's body with a nice hook.
Rojas throws a low kick, looking for Chernishev's leg but Chernishev calmly moves out of range.
Chernishev defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Rojas blocks the low kick.
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chernishev.
Chernishev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Chernishev. That snapped Rojas's head back.
Chernishev throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chernishev.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Chernishev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chernishev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rojas sprawls well. Rojas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chernishev eats them both and turns towards Rojas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chernishev slips a jab from Rojas.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Chernishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernishev.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chernishev has time to react.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Rojas avoids it well and moves away.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernishev moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chernishev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chernishev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas stuffs the takedown attempt from Chernishev. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chernishev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernishev misses with a looping right.
Chernishev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Chernishev is looking to wear down Rojas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev throws a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
Chernishev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rojas's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev looks for a takedown but Rojas sprawls well.
Chernishev misses with a kick to the body
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Chernishev throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas flicks out a counter leg kick but Chernishev steps away.
Rojas lands a jab.
Chernishev thows a leg kick but Rojas checks it
and Rojas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernishev should have avoided that one.

Rojas drops Chernishev with a beautiful combination! Chernishev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rojas is looking for the KO!

Chernishev is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chernishev circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Chernishev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernishev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Chernishev out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.