PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Giennadiy Tchestov (ranked 2925 p4p, 263 weight class) and Boobie Miles Iii (ranked 18817 p4p, 569 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!

Tchestov
vs
Miles Iii

195 cm
22
280 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

198 cm
35
240 lbs
20 - 11 - 2

World class MT
Cardio machine

Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giennadiy Tchestov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Boobie Miles Iii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchestov misses with a low kick.
Tchestov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Tchestov misses
and Miles Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tchestov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miles Iii.
Tchestov throws a hook to the side of Miles Iii's head but Miles Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tchestov misses the body punch
letting Miles Iii counter with a right hand.
Tchestov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miles Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Tchestov.
Tchestov scores with a one two! Miles Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tchestov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miles Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miles Iii avoids the head kick by Tchestov.
Miles Iii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Miles Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tchestov throws a head kick that misses.
Tchestov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tchestov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Miles Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tchestov's knee momentarily.
Tchestov throws a lazy head kick
and Miles Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii connects with the punch.
Tchestov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miles Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tchestov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miles Iii lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Giennadiy Tchestov has been cut.
Miles Iii lands with a cross.
Tchestov throws a head kick but Miles Iii moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Miles Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miles Iii swings for the body but Tchestov moves out of range.

Miles Iii forces Tchestov back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tchestov.
Tchestov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miles Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Miles Iii.
Tchestov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Miles Iii.
Tchestov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miles Iii lands an elbow inside.
Tchestov blocks the elbow strike.
Tchestov avoids a wild elbow strike from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tchestov.
Miles Iii landing knees to the body.
Tchestov managing to block the knees to the body from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tchestov takes a shot to the head.
Miles Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Tchestov avoids the damage to the body.
Miles Iii missing with knees to the body.
Miles Iii comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miles Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Miles Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Tchestov backwards.
Miles Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tchestov backwards.
Miles Iii blocks an uppercut.
Miles Iii misses with a knee strike.
Tchestov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tchestov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchestov has a couple of punches blocked by Miles Iii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles Iii trying to stall but Tchestov improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Tchestov.
Tchestov avoiding damage as Miles Iii throws knees to the body.
Miles Iii crunches a lovely knee into Tchestov's ribcage.
Miles Iii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tchestov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boobie Miles Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giennadiy Tchestov's cut.
That's time! Tchestov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Miles Iii defending well as Tchestov loads up on a big left hand.
Miles Iii wants to counter with a clinch but Tchestov pushes him away.
Miles Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tchestov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miles Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boobie Miles Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tchestov throws a shot to the body.
Tchestov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crunch! Tchestov slams his shin into Miles Iii's torso.
Giennadiy Tchestov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tchestov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles Iii misses with a hook.
Tchestov throws a head kick that misses.
Miles Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tchestov.
Miles Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii misses with a straight right.
Miles Iii connects with a right hand. Tchestov shakes it off.
Miles Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miles Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tchestov.
Tchestov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miles Iii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Giennadiy Tchestov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Miles Iii does it's job there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miles Iii. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tchestov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miles Iii at a distance.
Tchestov misses with the combination.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Tchestov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Tchestov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tchestov misses with a hook.
Miles Iii throws a hook to the side of Tchestov's head but Tchestov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miles Iii lands with a straight right. Tchestov didn't see that one coming.
Miles Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Tchestov counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tchestov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tchestov.
Miles Iii takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Tchestov
and Tchestov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tchestov throws a leg kick
and Miles Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miles Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Tchestov.
Miles Iii missing with a left hand there. Tchestov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tchestov throws a sloppy head kick and Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii avoids the head kick by Tchestov.
Miles Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tchestov throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tchestov, as that shot connected.
Tchestov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Miles Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Miles Iii misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tchestov. Tchestov obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giennadiy Tchestov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giennadiy Tchestov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tchestov staying out of range there.
Tchestov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miles Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miles Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Tchestov's shoulder, as Tchestov tries to avoid the shot.
Miles Iii blocks a head kick by Tchestov.
Tchestov sets himself, and Miles Iii steps forward looking for the clinch! Tchestov avoids it this time.
Tchestov looks to throw a body kick
and Miles Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tchestov throws a nice looking combination but Miles Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tchestov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miles Iii slips a jab and a cross from Tchestov.
Miles Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tchestov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tchestov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Tchestov blocks it.
Miles Iii throws a leg kick but Tchestov moved away.
Miles Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Miles Iii tries a low kick but Tchestov avoids it.
Tchestov misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miles Iii. That's going to slow Tchestov down.
Tchestov looks to land a right hand but Miles Iii moved out of range.
Tchestov takes one on the button.
Tchestov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miles Iii lunges at Tchestov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tchestov's hand.
Tchestov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Tchestov.
Miles Iii misses with a looping left.
Tchestov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tchestov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tchestov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles Iii wants to clinch up but Tchestov keeps it at a distance.
Tchestov slips under a jab from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Tchestov counters with a nice leg kick.
Miles Iii avoids the head kick by Tchestov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii with a nice cross.
Tchestov misses with a shot to the body
and Miles Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchestov lands a nice shot to the body.
Miles Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tchestov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miles Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tchestov ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
Tchestov throws a sloppy head kick and Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tchestov tries to land a body kick
and Miles Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Tchestov is looking to wear down Miles Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miles Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tchestov in his tracks.
Tchestov swinging wildly here.
Miles Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tchestov with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tchestov misses the target.
A shot to the body from Tchestov misses

and Miles Iii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tchestov presses Miles Iii against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miles Iii looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boobie Miles Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miles Iii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boobie Miles Iii!
Our winner, Boobie Miles Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.