MMA Tycoon Game
Help!

Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chernokov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chernokov lands a really nice looking cross but McGregor seems unphased.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Star Studded Beef that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGregor slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Chernokov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Mickey McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Chernokov counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#McGregor is rocked!
Chernokov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McGregor's head, knocking him out cold! Chernokov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Chernokov!
A victorious Alexei Chernokov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Pride FC 66     
Date:   Dec 11, 2019
#R1#
Rojas throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas tries to clinch there but Chernokov circles away.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Rojas forces Chernokov back against the cage and clinches.
Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Chernokov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas misses with a knee to the head.
Chernokov digs a right hand underneath Rojas's ribcage. Rojas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chernokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chernokov lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chernokov or not.
Chernokov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rojas throws an elbow but misses.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Chernokov blocks an elbow strike.
Rojas scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Rojas tries to work over Chernokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Chernokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Chernokov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chernokov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernokov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rojas throws a right hand that Chernokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Chernokov also avoids with ease.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas scores with a hook to the body. Chernokov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Rojas tries to land a body kick
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chernokov blocks the body kick.
Rojas cracks Chernokov with an open hand slap.
Rojas lands a two punch combo.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Rojas misses.
Rojas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Chernokov misses. #CL2#
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Chernokov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
A short uppercut from Rojas.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chernokovs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas lands a nice uppercut.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Chernokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas tries to work over Chernokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chernokov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojas.
Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Chernokov's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov. #T4#
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Chernokov keeps control of Rojas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chernokov blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rojas lands a nice elbow.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chernokov fails to pull guard.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas tries to break free but Chernokov pushes him back against the cage.
Chernokov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Chernokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Chernokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chernokov to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Chernokov finish him?
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernokov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chernokov scrambles back to his feet.
Chernokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Chernokov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rojas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Rojas connects with a single shot there.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chernokov takes one to the chin there.
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Chernokov's legs. #TD#
Chernokov gets a takedown into half guard.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Chernokov lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernokov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rojas taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Chernokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Chernokov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rojas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Rojas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernokov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chernokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rojas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rojas has hold of Chernokov's hands but Chernokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernokov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rojas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chernokov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rojas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexei Chernokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rojas pushes Chernokov off looking to stand but Chernokov dives back in and keeps control.
Chernokov is looking to advance position but Rojas won't allow it. #T4#
Chernokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rojas defending well though. #SUB#
Rojas is defending against the submission attempts here by Chernokov. #SUB#
Chernokov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Chernokov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rojas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chernokov.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernokov connects with a nice short shot to Rojas's temple.
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 Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rojas cracks Chernokov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rojas throws a nice looking combination but Chernokov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chernokov's head.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.
Rojas tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chernokov, as that shot connected.
Chernokov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chernokov circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernokov should have avoided that one.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Chernokov throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Chernokov moves away and avoids it.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chernokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chernokov connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Chernokov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Chernokov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chernokov attempts a counter takedown but Rojas avoids it well and moves away.
Rojas staying out of range there.#T2#
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Chernokov slips a jab from Rojas.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rojas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chernokov is out of range.
Chernokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas is looking to clinch.
Rojas is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chernokov doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Chernokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas. #CL2#
Rojas has closed the distance and engaged Chernokov in a clinch.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards. #BC#
Chernokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas throws a right hand that Chernokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Chernokov also avoids with ease.
Chernokov slips a jab from Rojas.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Rojas lands a head kick. Chernokov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chernokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojas tries to clinch
and Chernokov counters with a big right hand! Oh Rojas is in trouble here! Chernokov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Pride FC 58     
Date:   Nov 13, 2019
#R1#
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stark scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernokov should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stark scores with a shot to the body.
Stark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chernokov's sensitive parts.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Stark.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Stark misses with a left hand
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chernokov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
and Chernokov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chernokov scores with a jab.
Chernokov cracks Stark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stark lands a head shot.
Stark moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Stark throws a push kick but Chernokov slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernokov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark swinging wildly here. #T2#
Stark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
A little jabbing left from Stark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Stark misses.
Stark lunges at Chernokov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chernokov's hand.
Stark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Chernokov moves away and avoids it.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Chernokov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernokov dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Nice uppercut lands for Chernokov. That snapped Stark's head back. #T3#
Chernokov misses with a left hand
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark throws a right and a left that Chernokov avoids nicely.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Stark.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Chernokov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Chernokov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Stark.
A big left from Stark misses.
Stark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chernokov at a distance. #T4#
Stark tries to score with a low kick but Chernokov moves his leg out of the way.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chernokov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stark to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Stark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chernokov throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Chernokov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Stark dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Chernokov misses with a body shot
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chernokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khal Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark throws a lazy body kick
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov slips under a jab from Stark.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chernokov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark looks for the body kick but Chernokov saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark throws a series of strikes that have Chernokov backpedaling.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Stark sizes up Chernokov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Stark misses.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
It seemed like Stark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Chernokov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stark doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Chernokov slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Stark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Stark.
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chernokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernokov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Stark. #T3#
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stark lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chernokov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Chernokov rushes Stark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stark.
Chernokov lands with a short shot to the head.
Chernokov lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stark, as that shot connected.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stark.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Chernokov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernokov's head backwards.
Chernokov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chernokov defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Stark.
Chernokov attempts a counter takedown but Stark avoids it well and moves away.
Stark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chernokovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chernokov cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khal Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stark throws a push kick but Chernokov slaps the foot to one side.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Chernokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark misses with a hook
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark misses with a low kick as Chernokov jumps back.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Stark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chernokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark connects with a nice looking jab.
Chernokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Stark.
Jab by Stark.
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
And Stark responds with a good body kick, but Chernokov manages to step out the way in time.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stark.
Nice jab there from Stark.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stark lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Stark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Chernokov cracks Stark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chernokov slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.#T3#
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chernokov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khal Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Chernokov dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Chernokov finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Good shot there by Stark.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chernokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left lands for Stark.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
A big left from Stark misses. #T4#
Nice jab there from Chernokov.
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!
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chernokov scores with a counter punch that sends Stark to the canvas! Chernokov smells blood - he's punishing Stark with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Stark has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexei Chernokov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Khal Stark had this to say: 'Thanks to all the fans!'.

 

Event: Pride FC 52     
Date:   Oct 16, 2019
#R1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernokov.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop finds it's way through Chernokov's defenses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to clinch up but Chernokov keeps it at a distance.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
And Chernokov tries to counter it with a takedown but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. That snapped Chernokov's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chernokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is predictable there
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to clinch
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters by moving into the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a left hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop stalling in the clinch but Chernokov improves position.
Chernokov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernokov presses Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't find room to land a body shot as Chernokov controls the action.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov. #T2#
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop holds him up against the cage and eventually Chernokov drops back down to his feet.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernokov's elbow.
Chernokov digs a right hand underneath Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribcage. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernokov's elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with the head strike.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's elbow.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Chernokov as the two fighters clinch.
Chernokov digs a right hand into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's gas tank.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chernokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chernokov digs a right hand into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's gas tank.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to stall.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to stall.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernokov scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocking some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov. #T4#
Chernokov lands with a light punch inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Chernokov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to stall.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Chernokov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Chernokov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Chernokov. #BC2#
Chernokov breaks the clinch.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to counter punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Chernokov unleashes a big counter combination but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Chernokov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't seem bothered though.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a right hand that Chernokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Chernokov also avoids with ease.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Chernokov counters with a single leg into guard. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop didn't expect that.
Chernokov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov distracts Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has momentary wrist control but Chernokov slips an elbow through the middle.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to stand up but Chernokov isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has wrist control.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to stand and escape but Chernokov is having none of it.
Chernokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to stand but Chernokov is controlling the position.
Chernokov works over Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernokov throwing strikes from guard but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks nicely.
Chernokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Chernokov works over Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernokov tries to free his leg and advance position but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is retaining full guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chernokov prevents Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with the combination.
Chernokov cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with an open hand slap.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick
letting Chernokov counter with a right hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to clinch
and Chernokov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thinking. #T3#
Chernokov digs a good body shot into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribs.
Chernokov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chernokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick that misses.
Chernokov scores with a punch to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab.
Chernokov lands a jab.
Chernokov throws a jab when Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was well out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Chernokov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chernokov connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Chernokov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a nice looking combination but Chernokov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is just out of range.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a right hand that misses
and Chernokov counters with a nice body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Chernokov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chernokov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chernokov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chernokov counters with a left to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernokov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips the punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a front kick but Chernokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Chernokov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop instigates a clinch.
Chernokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bops head.
A short left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Chernokov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with some punches.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chernokov as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Chernokov breaks the clinch.
Chernokov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chernokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook #KD2#
and Chernokov counters with a left hand that sends Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to the canvas! #ROC2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is rocked!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to stand up but Chernokov is controlling him.
Oh Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernokov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chernokov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chernokov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Chernokov scoring with some ground and pound.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chernokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chernokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexei Chernokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernokov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chernokov with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Chernokov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chernokov, into his guard. #REVR#
Chernokov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Chernokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chernokov stops Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Chernokov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Chernokov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chernokov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!

An out of breath Alexei Chernokov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Pride FC 47     
Date:   Sep 25, 2019
#R1#
Chernokov with a hook.
Schmidt throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range.
Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt motions for Chernokov to come forward. Schmidt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Chernokov moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schmidt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chernokov takes a step back to recover.
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernokov lands with a right hand.
Chernokov blocks the body kick.
Schmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Chernokov avoids it.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Chernokov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schmidt thumps Chernokov with a low kick.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Good work by Chernokov as he checks the leg kick.
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but Chernokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov clobbers Schmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.#T1#
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Chernokov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schmidt tries a low kick but Chernokov avoids it.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov with a hook.
Schmidt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chernokov.#TD#
Chernokov looking to score a takedown here. Schmidt is defending well but Chernokov drives through and ends up in Schmidt's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernokov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmidt is retaining full guard.
Schmidt working a defensive guard here.
Schmidt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov preventing the sweep.
Schmidt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chernokov trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Schmidt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Schmidt throws a leg kick which misses Chernokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chernokov tries to avoid it.
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Chernokov avoids it.
Chernokov throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Schmidt avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Schmidt throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
Schmidt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schmidt moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schmidt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chernokov has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Schmidt.
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Chernokov.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Schmidt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chernokov blocks it well.#T4#
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schmidt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schmidt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chernokov checks a leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a looping right.
Chernokov takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Schmidt throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chernokov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chernokov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
Schmidt missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dieter Schmidt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schmidt throws a front kick aimed at Chernokov's knee but Chernokov avoids it well.
Chernokov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schmidt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schmidt throws out a leg kick but Chernokov moves out of range and Schmidt only half commits.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chernokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Schmidt as he connects with a hook.
Schmidt cracks the inside of Chernokov's front leg.
Chernokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chernokov is looking to clinch but Schmidt is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov works Schmidt's body with a nice hook.
Schmidt lands a jab to the nose.
Schmidt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernokov.
Schmidt throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
Schmidt scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Schmidt slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schmidt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chernokov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Schmidt scores with a spinning back kick!
Chernokov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schmidt.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmidt tries a quick counter leg kick but Chernokov is wise to it.
Chernokov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Chernokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Schmidt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chernokov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmidt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
A short right from Schmidt. #TD#
Chernokov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chernokov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Schmidt gets to his feet. Chernokov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Schmidt feints and then cracks Chernokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernokov down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schmidt.
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chernokov takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Schmidt.
Chernokov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Schmidt saw that one coming.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Chernokov moved away.
Schmidt missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schmidt connects with an inside leg kick.
Schmidt scores with a body shot.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov misses with a double jab.
Chernokov throws a one two combo.
That kick from Schmidt tenderised Chernokov's leg. Chernokov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chernokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmidt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Chernokov takes one on the button.
Schmidt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dieter Schmidt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov blocks the body kick.
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Chernokov avoids it.
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schmidt but Schmidt pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.
Chernokov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schmidt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chernokov chips away with some ground and pound.
Chernokov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schmidt's head.
Chernokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Schmidt wants to stand but Chernokov is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dieter Schmidt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov throws a hook but Schmidt avoids it easily.
Schmidt throws a shot from downtown. Chernokov moves away and avoids it.
Chernokov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
Chernokov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chernokov lands a head shot.
Chernokov scores with a sloppy right hand. Schmidt should have avoided that one.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Schmidt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schmidt misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Chernokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Schmidt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. #T1#
Chernokov lands a jab-cross combination.
Schmidt throws a push kick but Chernokov slaps the foot to one side.
Chernokov misses with a takedown attempt - Schmidt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schmidt.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
Chernokov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schmidt misses with a head kick.
Chernokov feinted with a counter takedown.
Chernokov throws a good cross that connects.
Chernokov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
Chernokov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schmidt sprawls and moves away.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Chernokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernokov down.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Schmidt slips a straight right by Chernokov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schmidt! But no joy.
Chernokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmidt momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Schmidt misses with a straight right.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chernokov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schmidt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Schmidt tries to work over Chernokov's front leg with a kick but Chernokov checks it.
Schmidt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schmidt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dieter Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Chernokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmidt.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schmidt.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the body.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernokov. That did some damage!
Chernokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schmidt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Schmidt avoids the punch easily.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses.
Chernokov is looking to clinch.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmidt.
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to clinch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Chernokov looks to land a combination but Schmidt avoids it well.
Chernokov scores with a decent looking hook.
Schmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmidt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schmidt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Schmidt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov blocks the body kick.
Chernokov lands a jab to the nose.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Chernokov saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Chernokov checks a leg kick nicely.
Chernokov lands the left hand.
Chernokov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chernokov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dieter Schmidt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Chernokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernokov down.
Chernokov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schmidt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chernokov throws a series of strikes that have Schmidt backpedaling.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schmidt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dieter Schmidt!

Dieter Schmidt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Pride FC 43     
Date:   Sep 01, 2019
#R1#
Lermontov misses the jab.
Chernokov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lermontov misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Chernokov - just one landing.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
Lermontov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lermontov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chernokov throws a series of punches but Lermontov moves out of range.
Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chernokov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Lermontov tries to get set, Chernokov tries to push him back and clinch up but Lermontov manages to avoid the attempt.
Chernokov takes a swing at Lermontov's ribcage but misses.
Lermontov defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Lermontov lands the left hand.
Lermontov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernokov on the side of the head.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the body
and Lermontov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lermontov misses with a right hand
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Lermontov moves away and avoids it.
Lermontov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lermontov throws a nice head kick!
Chernokov takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lermontov.
Chernokov cracks Lermontov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov slips a jab from Chernokov.
Lermontov slips under a jab.
Lermontov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lermontov swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Lermontov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lermontov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
A little jabbing left from Lermontov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernokov moves out of range as Lermontov strikes.
Chernokov tries to bum rush Lermontov with a series of wild strikes but Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Lermontov.
Lermontov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lermontov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Lermontov connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Chernokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fiyero Lermontov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Lermontov misses.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.
Lermontov fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernokov moves out of range as Lermontov strikes.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lermontov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Lermontov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lermontov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Lermontov lands with a right hand.
Lermontov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lermontov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lermontov.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Lermontov moved out of range.#TD#
Chernokov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lermontov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chernokov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lermontov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chernokov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lermontov pulls down on the head and he's put Chernokov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fiyero Lermontov!
A victorious Fiyero Lermontov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Pride FC 40     
Date:   Aug 14, 2019
#R1#
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Egyptian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Egyptian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernokov checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Egyptian moves into the clinch successfully.
Chernokov misses with a body punch. #BC#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.#T1#
Egyptian swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Chernokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chernokov tries to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Chernokov's leg but Chernokov calmly moves out of range.
Egyptian sets himself, and Chernokov steps forward looking for the clinch! Egyptian avoids it this time.
Chernokov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chernokov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Chernokov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Egyptian's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian has his hands on Chernokov's head, controlling the position.
Egyptian wants to sweep but no luck.
Egyptian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernokov's guard. #REVR#
Egyptian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB2#
Chernokov has his foot on Egyptian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Egyptian works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Chernokov working for a triangle but Egyptian defends it easily.
Egyptian wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is keeping the position.#T3#
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chernokov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Egyptian defends it easily.#SUB2#
Egyptian avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Egyptian passes into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chernokov is looking for a sweep. Egyptian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chernokov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Chernokov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov swinging wildly here.
Chernokov lands a jab.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Chernokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chernokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Egyptian can pounce on him. #CL#
Egyptian clinches.
Still in the clinch, Egyptian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernokov has Egyptian pressed against the cage, preventing Egyptian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Egyptian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land. #T1#
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Egyptian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the body
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand.
Egyptian wants to clinch.
Chernokov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Egyptian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Chernokov saw it coming and moves away.
Chernokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Egyptian can pounce on him.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian misses with a low kick. #CL#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Egyptian. #T2#
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chernokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chernokov is trying to drag Egyptian to the mat but Egyptian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chernokov digs a right hand into Egyptian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Egyptian's gas tank.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian wants to break free but Chernokov has control.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernokov taking a breather.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov. #T3#
Egyptian throws a head punch that misses.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Egyptian.
Osiris Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Osiris Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Chernokov.#CL#
Egyptian has Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Chernokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Egyptian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Osiris Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
Chernokov blocks a leg kick.
Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chernokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Chernokov as he checks the leg kick.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Chernokov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
enabling Chernokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Chernokov's leg but Chernokov calmly moves out of range.
Chernokov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Egyptian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chernokov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chernokov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Chernokov is having none of it.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Chernokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chernokov tries to avoid it.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian lunges at Chernokov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chernokov's hand.
No luck for Chernokov with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osiris Egyptian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Egyptian thuds his right hand into Chernokov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Egyptian tries to clinch up but Chernokov circles away and keeps his distance.
Chernokov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chernokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Egyptian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov lands an overhand right.
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.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a right hand that misses
and Egyptian counters with a left and a right that stings Chernokov.
Egyptian connects with a looping right hand.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Egyptian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Egyptian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chernokov's head.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Chernokov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chernokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chernokov wants to counter the offense by Egyptian and move into the clinch position.
Egyptian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernokov. #T1#
Egyptian tries to clinch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Chernokov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chernokov! But no joy.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Chernokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernokov down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat.
Chernokov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Chernokov.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Chernokov off balance momentarily.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch but Chernokov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Chernokov throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Egyptian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chernokov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Chernokov has Egyptian pressed against the cage, preventing Egyptian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chernokov managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov blocks a body shot from Egyptian.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Egyptian.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Egyptian walks away with a smile on his face. Chernokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian scores with a jab.
Egyptian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chernokov circles away quickly and effectively.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Chernokov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Egyptian in his tracks.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chernokov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chernokov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Chernokov pushes him off.
A punch combination from Chernokov misses.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab.
Egyptian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Chernokov misses with a combination
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Some bone on bone action there as Chernokov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Egyptian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernokov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Egyptian is looking to clinch but Chernokov is avoiding it.
Chernokov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egyptian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Egyptian throws a shot from downtown. Chernokov moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chernokov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chernokov blocks a low kick nicely.
Chernokov misses with a wild combination.
Egyptian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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 Osiris Egyptian.
I think Egyptian 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!

Osiris Egyptian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Pride FC 36     
Date:   Jul 28, 2019
#R1#
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Draven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chernokov connects with a right hand. Draven shakes it off.
Draven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Draven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a slapping body shot.
Draven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Draven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Draven scores with a nice right hand.
Draven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov lands with an overhand left.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Draven thows a body kick. Chernokov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chernokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Draven wants it to stay on the feet.
Draven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernokov.
Draven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Draven, which made it look bad.
Draven cracks Chernokov with a good jab.
Eric Draven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Draven.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven is looking to score with low kicks.
Chernokov slips a jab and a cross from Draven.
Chernokov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Draven.
A combination from Draven does no damage.
Draven lands with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Draven.
Draven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Draven.
Chernokov slips under a jab from Draven.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Draven cracks Chernokov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov throws a nice looking combination but Draven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Draven misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chernokov.
Draven tries a low kick but Chernokov avoids it.
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Draven is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Draven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chernokov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Draven scrambles back to his feet.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draven was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draven.
Chernokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Draven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov goes for a double leg but Draven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Draven continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chernokov on the side of the head.
Chernokov digs a good body shot into Draven's ribs.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Draven's shoulder, as Draven tries to avoid the shot.
Draven moves out of range of the strikes.
Draven only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Draven lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Draven tries to work over Chernokov's front leg with a kick but Chernokov checks it.
Draven fails to land with a series of punches.
Draven closes the distance but Chernokov moves to the side
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Draven connects with a nice looking jab.
Chernokov throws a jab when Draven was well out of range.#CL#
Chernokov darts in and clinches Draven up against the cage.
Draven jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chernokov walks away with a smile on his face. Draven gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Draven does no damage.
Chernokov attempts a counter takedown but Draven avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Chernokov closes the distance and pushes Draven back into the cage.
Chernokov digs a right hand underneath Draven's ribcage. Draven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernokov misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Draven.
Chernokov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Draven lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Draven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chernokov throws a combination that misses
and Draven counters with a straight right hand.
Draven connects with a right hand. Chernokov shakes it off.
Draven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draven gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Draven throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Draven.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Draven coming out on top.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chernokov checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Draven throws a leg kick that misses.
Chernokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Draven circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Draven will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draven on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Chernokov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Draven's guard.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernokov's guard. #REVB#
Draven pushes down on Chernokov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Draven is looking to advance position but Chernokov won't allow it.
Draven sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chernokov wants to control but Draven is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Draven is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Draven wants to stand but Chernokov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1##SUB#
Chernokov actively working from the bottom here.
Chernokov tries to roll over but Draven keeps him under control.#SU2#
Draven decides to stand up.
Chernokov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Good work by Chernokov as he checks the leg kick.
Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Chernokov misses its intended target.
Draven throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draven throws out the jab.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that Draven avoids nicely.
Draven slips under a jab.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Chernokov moves into the clinch.#T2#
Draven scores with a shoulder strike.
Draven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Chernokov jumps into guard, dragging Draven to the mat.
Chernokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Chernokov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Draven sees it coming and defends easily.
Draven is trying is best to control the position here.
Chernokov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernokov connects with a nice short shot to Draven's temple. #ES2#
Draven makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eric Draven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chernokov circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Draven only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Draven wants to land a leg kick but Chernokov is out of range.
Draven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernokov.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Draven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Draven lands with a thumping leg kick.
Draven throws a series of punches but Chernokov avoids them all with ease.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernokov on the side of the head.
Chernokov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Draven counters with a nice uppercut.
Draven throws a body shot but no joy.
Draven loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Draven.
Draven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Draven throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chernokov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chernokov's 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!
A head kick by Draven misses
and Chernokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov checks a low kick from Draven.#T4#
Draven looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab. #TD#
Chernokov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Draven has hold of Chernokov's hands but Chernokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Draven is looking to improve his position.
Draven trying to control here. #SUB2#
Draven looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Chernokov. #SUB#
Chernokov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draven has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov working over Draven with some ground and pound. Draven looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Draven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Draven misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Draven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Draven takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Draven ducked under it nicely.
Draven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draven connects with a solid leg kick.
Draven wants to clinch.
Draven on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
Draven looks for the body kick but Chernokov saw that one coming.
Chernokov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draven.
Chernokov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Draven tries to avoid it but Chernokov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Draven to the ground. Draven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Draven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Draven avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chernokov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chernokov tries to counter by clinching up but Draven breaks away and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Draven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Draven works Chernokov's body with a nice hook.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov misses with a shot to the body
and Draven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Draven ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Draven. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Draven.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
Chernokov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Chernokov blocks the leg kick.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Draven looks to land a right hand but Chernokov moved out of range.
Draven throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Chernokov has Draven up against the cage in a clinch.
Draven is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov digs a right hand into Draven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Draven's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Chernokov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Draven scores with a hook to the body.
Draven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land.
Alexei Chernokov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Draven manages to break the clinch.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Draven's head but Draven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Draven throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernokov needs to keep his hands up - Draven had a free shot at his head there.
Draven jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Chernokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Draven.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draven misses with an uppercut
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draven lands with a thumping leg kick.
Draven lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Draven.#CL#
Chernokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Draven can't break the clinch.
Draven stops a takedown attempt from Chernokov. #BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch.
Chernokov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Draven's hands.
Draven stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draven.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov connects with a jab.
Chernokov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Draven.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Draven.#T4#
Chernokov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chernokov moves out of range as Draven strikes.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Draven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Draven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Draven lunges at Chernokov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chernokov's hand.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Draven.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Draven is just out of range.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draven connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chernokov misses with a few strikes there.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut
and Draven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Draven throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Chernokov shoots in and bounces Draven off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Draven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Draven winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!

After the fight, Eric Draven was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Pride FC 29     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Chernokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daniels.
Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daniels slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Chernokov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Daniels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
As Daniels tries to get set, Chernokov tries to push him back and clinch up but Daniels manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Chernokov works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.#CL2#
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov blocks a body shot from Daniels. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
Chernokov works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Chernokov lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Chernokov blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Chernokov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Chernokov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Daniels is trying to escape back to his feet but Chernokov uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Daniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chernokov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Chernokov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chernokov working the ground and pound but Daniels is defending the strikes.
Chernokov throws a strike aimed at the side of Daniels's head but Daniels avoids it well.
Chernokov trying to control the position but Daniels is working away.
Daniels avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chernokov.
Daniels is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Chernokov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Chernokov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Daniels works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels pushes Chernokov off looking to stand but Chernokov dives back in and keeps control.
Chernokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
Daniels pushes Chernokov off looking to stand but Chernokov dives back in and keeps control.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Chernokov wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.
Chernokov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Chernokov is controlling him #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chernokov slips under a jab from Daniels.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernokov.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chernokov just leaning against Daniels, taking a breather.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Chernokov lands an uppercut.
Chernokov misses with the head strike.
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 Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Daniels dips to his left and cracks Chernokov with an uppercut!
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by Daniels there.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Chernokov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernokov walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Chernokov counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Chernokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov looking for a takedown.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov lands an uppercut.
Chernokov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernokov's elbow.
Daniels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daniels blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Chernokov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daniels is defending well.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Daniels tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daniels working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Daniels stops a takedown attempt from Chernokov. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Chernokov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Chernokov has Daniels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daniels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daniels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels works on Chernokov's body with a couple of short punches.
Chernokov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daniels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chernokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Daniels. #T3#
Daniels gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chernokov is trying to pull guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Daniels misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Chernokov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daniels is defending well.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernokov.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernokov's elbow. #T4#
Chernokov tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chernokov.
Chernokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels tries to work over Chernokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov misses with a body punch.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Chernokov moved out of range.
Daniels throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Daniels throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.#CL#
Chernokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chernokov lands with a left to the head.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Chernokov lands a nice uppercut.
Chernokov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Chernokov avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Chernokov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chernokov takes a shot to the head.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Chernokov pulls guard.
Chernokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daniels postures up in Chernokov's guard and throws a big left but Chernokov blocks it.
Daniels landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexei Chernokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Chernokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Chernokov won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernokov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chernokov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but Chernokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daniels is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernokov trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels wants to stand up but Chernokov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Jab from Daniels.
Daniels tries to clinch but Chernokov is having none of it.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
Daniels stuffs the takedown.
Daniels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
Daniels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Chernokov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernokov lands a nice short elbow.
Chernokov throws a strike but Daniels avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Daniels wants to stand up but Chernokov is controlling him.
Chernokov lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.

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 Alexei Chernokov.
I think Chernokov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!

A victorious Alexei Chernokov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Pride FC 24     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Song misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Song ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
No luck for Chernokov with that takedown attempt.
Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Song misses with a straight right.
Song feints and then cracks Chernokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernokov down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Song.
A left and a right from Chernokov both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Min-Sik Song has been cut.
Song throws a sloppy head kick and Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Song lands a leg kick that knocks Chernokov off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Chernokov as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song throws a nice outside leg kick.
Song on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chernokov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chernokov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Chernokov backing away here, and Song unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Song wants to slow Chernokov down by chopping away at his legs.
Chernokov blocks the body kick. #T1#
A head kick misses from Song.
Song tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Song counters with a good low kick that Chernokov was not able to check.
Chernokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Song on the side of the head.
Song blocks a jab.
Song avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Song fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chernokov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick from Song lands but Chernokov takes it in his stride.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Song lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Song connects with a body shot that sends Chernokov's belly button to the back.
Song fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song throws a quick inside leg kick.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Song misses.
Chernokov moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Song.
Song feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chernokovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Song blocks a jab.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Chernokov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Song has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Chernokov with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Song.
Song swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Song slips a jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov looks to clinch
and Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernokov stuns Song with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Song misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chernokov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Song jabs at Chernokov's body.#T3#
Chernokov throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Chernokov shoots in but no luck this time.
Min-Sik Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Song stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Song! But no joy.
Chernokov walks into a straight right hand from Song.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot.
Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
Chernokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
Song lands a front kick.
Chernokov ducks right into an uppercut from Song.
Song works the jab nicely.
Song lands with a kick to the temple. Chernokov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song digs a good body shot into Chernokov's ribs.
Song walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernokov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Song slips under a jab.
Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chernokov throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Chernokov darts in trying to clinch
and Song counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Chernokov throws a poor cross that misses
and Song counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Song on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Song catches Chernokov right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Song.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that Song avoids nicely.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernokov moves out of range as Song strikes.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Song is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chernokov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chernokov throws a combination. Song tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Song lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernokov in his tracks. #TD#
Chernokov gets a double leg takedown into Song's guard.
Song wants to get back to his feet but Chernokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
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.
Song has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernokov swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Chernokov moves out of range of the leg kick from Song.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Chernokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Song scores with a jab to the jaw.
Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Song tries a quick counter leg kick but Chernokov is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Chernokov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Song manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Chernokov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Song can't fight it off and eventually Chernokov manages to take the fight to the floor. Song looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1##ES2#
Song has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chernokov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Chernokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Song has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Song lands the left hand.
Song scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
A jab from Chernokov does it's job there.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chernokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chernokov checks a leg kick.
Song throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range. #T2#
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Song.
Chernokov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Min-Sik Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Chernokov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chernokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernokov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Song tries to kick Chernokov off but Chernokov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernokov connects with a nice short shot to Song's temple.
Alexei Chernokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Song looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chernokov lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chernokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Song is trying to stand up here but Chernokov is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernokov lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Song taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Song is trying to stand back up but Chernokov is controlling him
Song is staying active underneath Chernokov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Song is trying to stand back up but Chernokov is controlling him
Chernokov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Song taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Song looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chernokov working over Song with some ground and pound. Song looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song pushes Chernokov off looking to stand but Chernokov dives back in and keeps control.
Chernokov lands with a punch from half guard.
Song is trying to stand up here but Chernokov is controlling him well.
Song taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Song taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CUT#
That has opened up Min-Sik Song's cut even more.
Song misses the jab.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Song there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernokov lands a lovely overhand right.
Song misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernokov scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
The cut above Min-Sik Song's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Song throws a nice outside leg kick.
Song moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
Chernokov connects with a body shot.
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!
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab. #T1#
Song connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Chernokov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chernokov cracks Song with a big elbow.
Chernokov lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Chernokov swings around for an armbar but Song sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chernokov's guard.
Song trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chernokov's guard.
Song must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chernokov trying to control the position. #SU2#
Song stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice defenses there by Song.
Song cracks Chernokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov connects with a single shot there.
Chernokov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Song connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chernokov scrambles back to his feet.
Song looks to land a body kick but Chernokov moved away.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Song scores with a nice strike.
Chernokov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chernokov is defended easily by Song.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Song catches Chernokov right on the button with a cross.
Chernokov moves out of range of the leg kick from Song.
Some wild striking there from Chernokov. #T3#
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Song.
A right-left combo lands from Chernokov.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Song listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Song dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Chernokov moves into the clinch.
Song tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov lands with a short shot to the head.
Chernokov misses with some punches. #BC2#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chernokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him.
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!
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernokov lands an overhand right.#T4#
Song misses with a straight right.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Song throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Song.
Chernokov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Song avoids it really well and circles away.
Song misses with a body shot.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chernokov slips under a jab from Song.
Both fighters circling a little - Song finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Song throws a leg kick but Chernokov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Min-Sik Song.
I think Song has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!

A very excited looking Min-Sik Song rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Pride FC 14     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.#TD#
Chernokov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Chernokov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozolinsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chernokov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernokov is working away from the top position though.
Chernokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Chernokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through Ozolinsh's hands, connecting with Ozolinsh's forehead.#SUB#
Chernokov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozolinsh is just riding it out for now. Chernokov eventually gives up the hold.
Ozolinsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Chernokov throwing shots but Ozolinsh is blocking nicely.
Chernokov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozolinsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Ozolinsh is positioning himself well to prevent Chernokov advancing to mount. #T2#
Chernokov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.
Chernokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernokov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ozolinsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernokov trying to mount his opponent but Ozolinsh defends it.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Chernokov prevents Ozolinsh from improving his position.
Chernokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ozolinsh defending well though.
Chernokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ozolinsh has hold of Chernokov's hands but Chernokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ozolinsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chernokov throwing strikes from guard but Ozolinsh blocks nicely. #T4#
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Ozolinsh is keeping the position.
Chernokov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chernokov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ozolinsh has wrist control.
Chernokov postures up in Ozolinsh's guard and throws a big left but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozolinsh, not yet.
Chernokov cracks Ozolinsh with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ozolinsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernokov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chernokov looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Chernokov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chernokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
Chernokov tries to clinch up but Ozolinsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Chernokov swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a thumping low kick.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Chernokov misses with a left hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh jabs Chernokov right on the nose. Chernokov blinks but takes it well.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Nice cross by Chernokov.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov misses the body punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov tries to move into range but Ozolinsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Chernokov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chernokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Chernokov down.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Chernokov.#T3#
Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Chernokov with a nice cross.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernokov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ozolinsh walks into a straight right hand from Chernokov.
Chernokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Chernokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozolinsh.#T4#
Chernokov throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Chernokov.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh fakes the leg kick and cracks Chernokov in the body.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov connects with a jab.
Chernokov wants to clinch up but Ozolinsh keeps it at a distance.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that Ozolinsh avoids nicely.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Chernokov 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 is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh feints a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
Chernokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so Chernokov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alexei Chernokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Ozolinsh pulls Chernokov in close to prevent any damage.
Ozolinsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a strike but Ozolinsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernokov is retaining full guard.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ozolinsh trying to hold on to Chernokov's head to control him but Chernokov postures up.
Chernokov winds up and cracks Ozolinsh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov is stalling here. Ozolinsh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chernokov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ozolinsh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Chernokov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ozolinsh just content to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernokov tries to buck Ozolinsh off but Ozolinsh is having none of it.
Chernokov wants to control but Ozolinsh postures up.
Chernokov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chernokov is trying to control but Ozolinsh passes into side control!
Ozolinsh taking a breather here.
Chernokov struggling a bit here.

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 Alexei Chernokov.
I think Chernokov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexei Chernokov!

A very excited looking Alexei Chernokov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Pride FC 3     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Chernokov misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Rojas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rojas scores with a hook.
Rojas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rojas misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rojas lands a nice hook to Chernokov's body. Chernokov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas leaves Chernokov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chernokov is defended easily by Rojas.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Rojas misses.
Chernokov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rojas misses with a double jab. #T1#
Chernokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rojas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Chernokov throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
Rojas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Rojas misses.
A slow jab from Chernokov misses its intended target.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a nice shot that snaps Rojas's head back.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chernokov slips under a jab.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Chernokov throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
Chernokov checks a leg kick. #T2#
Rojas avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
A jab from Chernokov finds it's way through Rojas's defenses.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a really nice looking cross but Rojas seems unphased.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Chernokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Chernokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernokov swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Chernokov's body.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Rojas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chernokov.
Chernokov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Chernokov scoring with punches from side control.
Chernokov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rojas bucks up and tries to throw Chernokov off but instead Chernokov has got his back!
Chernokov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Chernokov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ES#
Rojas is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Rojas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Chernokov lands a jab to Rojas's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernokov's head backwards.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chernokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chernokov feints the counter takedown.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Chernokov. Beautiful body shot.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas throws a front kick that sends Chernokov stumbling back into the cage.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas slips a jab from Chernokov.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
As Chernokov looks to move away, Rojas throws a big counter combo but Chernokov just gets out of the way.
Rojas lands a high kick!
Chernokov blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernokov.
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas scores with a body shot.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Chernokov moved out of range nicely.
Chernokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernokov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rojas misses with a left hand
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rojas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Rojas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rojas wants to get back to striking at distance but Chernokov won't allow it.
Rojas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Chernokov.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rojas's efforts to push away.
Rojas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chernokov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernokov's head backwards.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rojas enables Chernokov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rojas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rojas is looking to stand up but Chernokov isn't so interested in that idea.
Chernokov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rojas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rojas wants to get back to his feet but Chernokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernokov advances to half guard.
Chernokov working over Rojas with some ground and pound. Rojas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chernokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rojas taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet. #T3##ES#
Rojas kicks off Chernokov and gets to his feet.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernokov on the side of the head.
Rojas feints and then cracks Chernokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernokov down.
Rojas lands with a straight right. Chernokov didn't see that one coming.
Jab from Rojas.
Chernokov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas feints and then cracks Chernokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernokov down.
Chernokov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rojas. Rojas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Chernokov avoids them all with ease.
Chernokov tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab. #T4#
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas sizes up Chernokov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chernokov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chernokov momentarily.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chernokov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Chernokov there.#CL2#
Chernokov moves into range and clinches up with Rojas.
Rojas prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Chernokov takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernokov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped Chernokov's head back. #TD2#
Chernokov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Chernokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rojas's head.
Chernokov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Rojas is trying to stand up here but Chernokov is controlling him well.
Chernokov is trying to control. Rojas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rojas is trying to stand back up but Chernokov is controlling him
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Rojas is not content to let Chernokov control the position.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through Chernokov's defenses. #T2#
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Rojas slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Chernokov throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov walks into a left hand.
Chernokov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chernokov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rojas. That one must have hurt.
Rojas throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Rojas 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 moves away from the strike by Rojas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.#TD2#
Chernokov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rojas's guard.#T3#
Rojas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernokov.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernokov postures up in Rojas's guard and throws a big left but Rojas blocks it.
Chernokov won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
Rojas is looking to stand back up but Chernokov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rojas.
Chernokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Chernokov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rojas sees it coming and defends easily.
Rojas is trying to stand up here but Chernokov is controlling him well.
Chernokov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Chernokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Chernokov misses with a combination
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernokov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernokov lands with a nice body punch.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Rojas moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Chernokov.
I think Chernokov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexei Chernokov!

Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AFC #40     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Charles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Charles defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Charles attempts a counter takedown but Chernokov avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Charles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chernokov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Charles's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chernokov is working Charles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Chernokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Charles is looking for a triangle but Chernokov pushes his legs off easily.
Chernokov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Charles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Chernokov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Charles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Charles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chernokov passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.
Chernokov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chernokov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Charles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Charles.
Charles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernokov's guard. #REVR##T3#
Chernokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernokov, not yet.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Charles forces his way into half guard.
Charles uses his free foot to push down on Chernokov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chernokov.
Chernokov regains half guard.
Chernokov tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
Chernokov is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Charles is looking to advance position but Chernokov won't allow it.
Chernokov gets full guard.
Charles preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chernokov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Charles stacks Chernokov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Charles!
Charles advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Chernokov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Charles did well to prevent Chernokov getting side control.
Charles gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Charles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Charles working for a triangle but Chernokov defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Charles is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chernokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Charles defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Chernokov has an active guard here but Charles has managed to pass into half guard.
Chernokov landing rabbit punches to the side of Charles's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Charles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chernokov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chernokov tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
Chernokov won't allow Charles to pass to mount.
Charles passes to side control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernokov keeps working.
Chernokov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Charles's best efforts.
Charles prevents Chernokov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Chernokov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Charles's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Chernokov actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Charles works his way into side control.
Chernokov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Charles is pressing down on Chernokov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chernokov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Charles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Chernokov with the active half guard here but Charles passes nicely into side control.#T4#
Chernokov prevents Charles from moving into mount.
Chernokov manages to get back to half guard.
Charles prevents Chernokov from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles tries to pass to full mount but Chernokov defends it.
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 Mike Charles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Charles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Charles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chernokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernokov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. #T1#
Chernokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernokov trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernokov throwing strikes from guard but Charles blocks nicely.
Chernokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charles manages to avoid it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Chernokov instigates a clinch.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Charles.
Charles tries to score a body lock takedown but Chernokov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov.
Chernokov stops a takedown attempt from Charles.
Charles stalling the fight.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Chernokov decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernokov is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Charles looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chernokov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charles is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Chernokov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Chernokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles is looking to control Chernokov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?
Chernokov thows a huge punch but Charles dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chernokov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!

An out of breath Alexei Chernokov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #8     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Good shot there by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Chernokov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tarlac.
Tarlac is looking to chop away at Chernokov's legs. #TD#
Chernokov scores with a takedown into Tarlac's guard.
Tarlac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernokov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tarlac won't allow Chernokov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chernokov wants to sweep here but Tarlac controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Tarlac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernokov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarlac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarlac trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chernokov working for a triangle but Tarlac defends it easily.
Tarlac controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarlac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlac wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is keeping the position.#T2#
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.
Tarlac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chernokov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Tarlac defends easily. #SUB#
Chernokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Chernokov keeping full guard, as Tarlac tries to pass.
Chernokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chernokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Tarlac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tarlac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
An inside leg kick from Tarlac misses.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Jab from Chernokov.
Tarlac slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlac was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Tarlac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernokov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Chernokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarlac circles away.
A combination from Chernokov does no damage.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the body
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarlac loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Chernokov moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov shoots in but no luck this time.
Chernokov 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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Chernokov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tarlac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chernokov has time to react.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Chernokov.
Tarlac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarlac, which made it look bad.
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 Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chernokov scores with the left hand. Tarlac knows he should have avoided that one.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a jab.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac lands a nice hook to Chernokov's body. Chernokov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Tarlac misses its intended target.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Chernokov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tarlac's guard.
Chernokov distracts Tarlac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tarlac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlac seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chernokov preventing the sweep.
Tarlac has his hands on Chernokov's head, controlling the position.
Chernokov won't allow Tarlac to sweep him here. #T1#
Tarlac has momentary wrist control but Chernokov slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarlac trying to keep a closed guard but Chernokov is proving a slippery customer.
Tarlac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarlac working a defensive guard here.
Tarlac has his hands on Chernokov's head, controlling the position.
Chernokov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Chernokov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarlac has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernokov has managed to get both his arms back between Tarlac's legs - danger averted.
Tarlac keeping full guard, as Chernokov tries to pass.
Tarlac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarlac is trying to keep Chernokov in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tarlac seems keen to control Chernokov's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
A clash of legs there as Chernokov blocks the low kick.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Tarlac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlac tries to score with a low kick but Chernokov moves his leg out of the way.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov. #T3#
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac wants to slow Chernokov down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tarlac momentarily.
Alexei Chernokov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarlac is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Tarlac misses #TD#
and Chernokov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chernokov.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving.
Chernokov is really struggling to control Tarlac but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tarlac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarlac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chernokov works over Tarlac with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving. #T4#
Tarlac has momentary wrist control but Chernokov slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarlac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chernokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernokov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tarlac is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Chernokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarlac defends well.
Tarlac trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlac is just out of range.
Tarlac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chernokov tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Chernokov drives through and clinches with Tarlac against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarlac.
Chernokov tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Chernokov breaks from the clinch.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Tarlac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Tarlac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tarlac scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Tarlac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Tarlac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlac only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarlac can pounce on him.
Tarlac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov defending well as Tarlac loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlac is just out of range.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlac swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tarlac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Tarlac throws a solid leg kick but Chernokov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tarlac.#T2#
Tarlac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving 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!
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Tarlac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac with a nice cross.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tarlac throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarlac scores with a shot to the body.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Tarlac throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Tarlac.
Chernokov tries to clinch but Tarlac is having none of it.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Chernokov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tarlac sprawls and moves away.
Tarlac staying out of range there.
Tarlac is looking to slow Chernokov down with leg kicks.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Tarlac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Chernokov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexei Chernokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarlac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chernokov at a distance.
Chernokov checks a leg kick.
Chernokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Chernokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Tarlac throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chernokov tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tarlac's waist but Tarlac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chernokov off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Tarlac is predictable there #TD#
so Chernokov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tarlac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Tarlac is trying to keep Chernokov in close.
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Tarlac's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Tarlac.
I think Chernokov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexei Chernokov!

Alexei Chernokov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Vladimir Tarlac was interviewed post fight and said 'Determined, powerful '.

 

Event: AFC #33     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1##TD#
Cooke gets a double leg takedown into Chernokov's guard.
Cooke is working Chernokov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chernokov wants to sweep here but Cooke controlling him for the moment.
Cooke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is keeping the position.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chernokov is looking for a triangle but Cooke pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Chernokov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cooke uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke wants to control but Chernokov is keeping him busy.
Cooke working away.
Cooke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Chernokov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cooke's best efforts.
Cooke wants to control but Chernokov is keeping him busy.
Cooke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chernokov wants to improve his position but Cooke is controlling well.
Cooke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chernokov is refusing to be controlled, as Cooke sits in half guard.
Cooke trying to pass the guard but Chernokov defending well.
Cooke wants to take a breather but Chernokov is having none of it.
Chernokov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooke throwing shots but Chernokov is blocking nicely.
Cooke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernokov keeps working. #SUB2#
Chernokov actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Cooke there.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is defending well.
Cooke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions off his back.
Chernokov wants to control but Cooke is keeping busy. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooke in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Chernokov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cooke trying to control the action but Chernokov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cooke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick
and Chernokov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov misses with a few strikes there.
Cooke lands a right hook to the body.
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooke sprawls well. Cooke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chernokov gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cooke.
Chernokov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chernokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooke at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooke throws out the jab.
Chernokov throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Chernokov wants to counter the offense by Cooke and move into the clinch position.
Chernokov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chernokov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chernokov throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Cooke throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range.
Cooke throws a low kick, looking for Chernokov's leg but Chernokov calmly moves out of range.
Cooke misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Chernokov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chernokov lands strikes from half guard.
Chernokov drops an elbow to the side of Cooke's head.
Cooke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cooke.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chernokov works over Cooke with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov throws a strike but Cooke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cooke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving.
Chernokov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cooke controls the pace.#SUB2#
Chernokov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cooke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is keeping the position.
Chernokov striking off his back but it's not causing Cooke any problems. #SUB2#
Chernokov working for a triangle but Cooke defends it easily.
Cooke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving.
Chernokov trying to control the position.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Chernokov saw that one coming.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Cooke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Chernokov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chernokov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooke takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Chernokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernokov dips to his left and cracks Cooke with an uppercut!
Chernokov misses with a wild combination.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Cooke counters with a quick kick to the body but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chernokov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chernokov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov misses with a jab to the body
and Cooke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chernokov misses with a wild combination.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chernokov sprawls well. Chernokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cooke gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Cooke - just one landing.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Chernokov misses with a jab to the body
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov swinging wildly here.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chernokov really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Cooke slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
A combination from Cooke does no damage.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Cooke.
Cooke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke lands with a straight right. Chernokov didn't see that one coming.
Cooke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chernokov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cooke under the eye.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernokov lands a right hook to the body.
Chernokov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Chernokov circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov jabs at Cooke's body.#T2#
A punch combination from Chernokov misses.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke needs to keep his hands up - Chernokov had a free shot at his head there.
Chernokov scores with a hook to the body. Cooke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Cooke throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range. #TD#
Chernokov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cooke controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Cooke defends easily.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cooke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernokov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cooke moves in looking to clinch but Chernokov pushes him off.
Chernokov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chernokov misses with a few strikes there.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cooke.
Chernokov is trying to strike from the bottom but Cooke has passed into full mount.
Cooke lands a big shot there that rocks Chernokov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chernokov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Chernokov is squirming around, avoiding Cooke's attempts to control the action.
Cooke dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cooke 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!

During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Ajax Worldwide #2     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Rain takes the fight into the clinch.
Rain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Still in the clinch, Rain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rain lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Chernokov breaks the clinch.
Rain lands with a right hand.
Rain gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain lands with a good body shot.
Chernokov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Rain gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Rain blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Rain.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards. #TD2#
Rain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Chernokov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernokov has managed to get both his arms back between Rain's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Chernokov pushes down on Rain's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Chernokov is working for a kimura but Rain is defending it quite comfortably.
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through Rain's hands, connecting with Rain's forehead.
Chernokov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rain wants to get back to full guard.
Chernokov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Chernokov is looking for a kimura but Rain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chernokov to get the leverage.
Rain is looking for a sweep. Chernokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chernokov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chernokov's back!#T2#
Rain trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chernokov is trying to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rain. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Rain has the hooks in. Chernokov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chernokov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rain landing strikes from the mount and Chernokov is in trouble!
My spies in IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform me that Rain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov is bucking up trying to escape but Rain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernokov is looking to escape.
Rain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Rain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chernokov hang on?
Rain trying to control but Chernokov is having none of it.
Chernokov is working to get back to half guard.
Chernokov is working hard here to advance position.
Rain with shots to the head and body - Chernokov looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Rain goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chernokov turns into him and now he's in Rain's guard. #SUB2#
Chernokov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rain has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Chernokov manages to get his head free but now Rain has transitioned to an armbar! Chernokov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rain! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Rain!
Black Rain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: AFC #24     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Chernishev throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Chernokov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chernishev throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Chernokov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chernishev's guard.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing.
Chernokov working some strikes from top position.
Chernokov landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernishev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernishev, not yet.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chernishev has wrist control.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernishev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chernishev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernishev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chernokov stands up over Chernishev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernokov cracks Chernishev with a solid left hand.
Chernokov trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Chernishev has control of Chernokov's left arm, preventing Chernokov from doing any damage. #T2#
Chernishev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chernishev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chernokov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chernishev is keeping the position for now.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernokov won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chernishev has wrist control.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chernishev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chernokov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chernokov chips away with some ground and pound.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing.
Chernishev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chernokov won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Chernokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Chernishev controlling Chernokov's posture. #T4#
Chernishev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Chernokov throws an elbow that misses. Chernishev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chernokov's guard. Nice move by Chernishev!#REVR##SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chernishev postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov keeping full guard, as Chernishev tries to pass.
Chernokov is trying to keep Chernishev in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chernishev swinging wildly here.
Chernokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chernokov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chernishev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Chernokov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chernishev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chernishev lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chernishev's best efforts.
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through Chernokov's hands, connecting with Chernokov's forehead.
Chernokov wants to control the action here but instead Chernishev manages to pass to full mount!
Chernokov working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Chernokov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chernishev cracks Chernokov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chernokov regains half guard.
Chernishev trying to control the action but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Chernokov manages to get to full guard.
Chernishev looking to pass the guard.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Chernishev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chernokov's head.
Chernishev trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chernishev has hold of Chernokov's hands but Chernokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernokov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chernishev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Chernokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB2#
Chernokov is trying to work for a kimura but Chernishev is defending well.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chernishev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chernishev is trying to keep Chernokov in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chernokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Chernishev has momentary wrist control but Chernokov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Chernokov trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernishev wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexei Chernokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chernishev is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov working some strikes from top position.
Chernishev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chernokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernishev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Chernishev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chernishev misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chernishev throws a right hand that misses
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov throws a right hand that Chernishev ducks under and follows up with a left that Chernishev also avoids with ease.
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Chernokov is quick to defend against it.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Chernishev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
Chernishev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernishev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Chernishev.
Chernishev slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chernishev - that will leave a mark!
Chernishev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chernishev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chernokov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chernishev somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Chernokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chernishev tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick
and Chernokov 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!
Chernishev tries a low kick but Chernokov avoids it.
Chernishev misses with a kick to the body
and Chernokov counters with a left to the body.
Chernishev throws a push kick but Chernokov slaps the foot to one side.
Chernokov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good exchange - Chernokov coming out on top.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernishev missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernishev throws a low kick but Chernokov avoids it.
Alexei Chernokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Chernokov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
Chernishev throws a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chernishev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chernokov counters with a left and a right that stings Chernishev.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.#T4#
Chernokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Chernishev's head but Chernishev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Chernokov there.
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Chernishev throws a solid leg kick but Chernokov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a straight right.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Chernokov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernishev.
Chernishev lands a body shot.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chernokov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chernokov 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!

Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AFC #20 Prelims     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Gotti connects with a body shot that sends Chernokov's belly button to the back.
Gotti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Chernokov gets caught flat footed, as Gotti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chernokov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gotti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chernokov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov wants to sweep here but Gotti controlling him for the moment.
Chernokov being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass. #T1#
Chernokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gotti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chernokov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Chernokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chernokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernokov, not yet.
Chernokov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gotti sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Gotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Gotti throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Gotti lands a jab to the head.
Chernokov connects with a single shot there.
Gotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chernokov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gotti thinking.
Gotti throws a good cross that connects.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Gotti
and Chernokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotti connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Gotti.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Chernokov as Gotti shoots in.
Chernokov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotti. Gotti obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Nice body punch from Gotti.
Gotti slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Gotti tries to counter with a clinch but Chernokov shakes him off and moves away.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gotti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Gotti misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Chernokov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Chernokov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gotti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chernokov is in Gotti's guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gotti has his foot on Chernokov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chernokov works his way back into a safe position though.
Chernokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Gotti's brow. #SUB2#
Gotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chernokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chernokov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chernokov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov wants to improve his position but Gotti is controlling well. #SUB#
Chernokov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chernokov won't allow Gotti to pass to mount.
Gotti controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chernokov blocks a head kick by Gotti.
Gotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Gotti defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov walks into a jab.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Gotti ducked under it nicely.
Gotti takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Gotti throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov cracks Gotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Gotti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gotti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Gotti trying to control the action but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Gotti advances to full mount. #T1#
Gotti lands a couple of good shots and Chernokov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chernokov tries to break free.
Gotti has good solid back control here.
Chernokov tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Chernokov right now.
Chernokov is keeping busy. #T2#
Chernokov is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Gotti is looking for the choke from the back position but Chernokov is controlling his hands well.
Chernokov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gotti.
Gotti has the hooks in. Chernokov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gotti keeps control of the position easily here as Chernokov tries to buck him off.
Gotti somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gotti trying to control.
Well, with Gotti on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chernokov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Chernokov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3##SUB2#
Chernokov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gotti gets his way!
Chernokov staying busy and making it hard for Gotti to control.
Chernokov can't escape the position.
Gotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Chernokov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gotti.
You can see the frustration on Chernokov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for the RNC.
Gotti has the hooks in. Chernokov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chernokov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chernokov breaks Gotti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gotti has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Gotti's brow.
Chernokov trying to control but Gotti is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gotti is looking for a triangle but Chernokov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Chernokov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernokov has managed to get both his arms back between Gotti's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Gotti keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotti throws a sloppy head kick and Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gotti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Gotti moves out of range.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Gotti.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Don Gotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gotti connects with the punch.
Chernokov lunges at Gotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotti's hand.
Gotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Gotti misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti jabs Chernokov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chernokov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gotti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gotti lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Gotti misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Gotti moved out of range nicely.
Gotti throws a leg kick but Chernokov checks it.
Gotti misses with a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Gotti's head but Gotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti is looking to slow Chernokov down with leg kicks.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Gotti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Gotti with that takedown attempt.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chernokov but Chernokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Chernokov slips under a jab.
Chernokov misses with the combination.
Gotti throws a leg kick but Chernokov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Chernokov does no damage.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Gotti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Gotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gotti throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotti throws out the jab.
Gotti misses the jab.
Don Gotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gotti.
Gotti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexei Chernokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov checks a low kick from Gotti.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Gotti.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov defending well as Gotti loads up on a big left hand.
Gotti fails with the takedown
letting Chernokov counter with a right hand.
Chernokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Gotti. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Gotti thuds a left hand into Chernokov's body.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Chernokov blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Gotti coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chernokov is able to avoid easily.
Chernokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotti misses with a head kick.
Chernokov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gotti sprawls and moves away.
Gotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gotti drops his hands momentarily and Chernokov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gotti throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Gotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gotti there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Gotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gotti 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Gotti!

Don Gotti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Syn 593     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
Probong misses with a low kick.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Probong cracks Chernokov with a good jab.
A slow jab from Chernokov misses its intended target.
Probong stuns Chernokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Probong misses with a left hand
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
Probong lands a jab.
Probong scores with a decent looking hook.
Probong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Probong wants to clinch
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernokov takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Probong misses. #T1#
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Chernokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probong.
Probong misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Probong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Probong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Probong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Probong lands with a cross.
Good shot there by Chernokov.
Probong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Probong circles away easily
and Probong counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probong cracks a nice hook into Chernokov's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Probong on the side of the head.
Chernokov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Probong throws a sloppy head kick
letting Chernokov counter with a right hand.
Probong with a hook.
Probong digs a good hook to Chernokov's body.
Probong tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Probong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chernokov checks it well.
Probong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chernokov counters with a nice body shot.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Probong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Chernokov backing away here, and Probong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Probong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probong.
Chernokov takes one on the button.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Probong.
Probong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Probong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Probong. Beautiful body shot.
Chernokov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Probong. Probong obviously looking to wear him down.
Chernokov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Probong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chernokov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Probong misses.
Probong lands with a shot to the body.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Probong is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Probong. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probong takes one to the side of the head.
Probong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Probong slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Probong lands a jab to the nose.
Chernokov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Probong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Probong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probong throws out the jab.
Chernokov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Probong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Probong thinks about the counter body kick.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Probong.
Probong lands a lovely overhand right.
Sni Probong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probong misses with a right hand
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chernokov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chernokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Probong lands a head shot.
Probong scores with a jab. Chernokov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donk. Probong catches Chernokov right on the button with a cross.
Probong keeps Chernokov at a distance using the push kick.
Chernokov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chernokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probong.
Probong avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Probong! But no joy.#T1#
Probong connects with a solid leg kick.
Probong throws a leg kick
letting Chernokov counter with a right hand.
Probong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Probong scores with a spinning back kick!
Chernokov jabs Probong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Probong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Probong misses with a lunging right hand
and Chernokov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Probong ducked under it nicely.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
Probong throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.#T2#
Probong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Probong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Probong looks to land a combination. Chernokov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Probong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chernokov on the side of the head.
Probong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Probong throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
It looked like Chernokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Probong.
Probong scores with a jab to the head.
Probong misses with a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a nice body shot.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Probong 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3##CL2#
Probong closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Probong.
Probong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Probong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Probong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Probong takes a shot to the head.
Probong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Probong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Probong.
Chernokov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Probong has him pressed against the cage.
Chernokov is looking to control Probong's arms but Probong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chernokov has his back to the cage.
Probong works on Chernokov's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Probong.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Probong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chernokov.
Probong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Probong lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Chernokov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Probong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov digs a right hand into Probong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Probong's gas tank.
I was talking to Chernokov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Probong struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Probong pushes Chernokov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Probong avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Probong. #BC2#
Probong breaks the clinch.
Probong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chernokov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crunch! Probong slams his shin into Chernokov's torso.
Nice shot by Probong.
Probong thows a leg kick but Chernokov checks it
enabling Chernokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Probong misses with a body shot
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probong.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Probong scores with a nice strike.
Sni Probong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Probong scores with the left hand. Chernokov knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Probong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chernokov ducks right into an uppercut from Probong. #T1#
Probong throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that Probong avoids nicely.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Probong throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chernokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Probong.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Probong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chernokov jabs Probong right on the nose. Probong blinks but takes it well.
Chernokov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Probong.
Probong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Probong lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Probong.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Probong staying out of range there.
Probong misses with a hook.
Chernokov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Probong lands with a nice body kick.
Probong misses with a low kick.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Probong moved out of range nicely.
Chernokov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Probong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernokov takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Probong looks to land a body kick but Chernokov moved away.
Probong throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
Probong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chernokov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Probong throws a low kick but Chernokov moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov misses with a few strikes there.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Probong manages to avoid it.
Probong scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Probong.
Probong misses with a head kick. #T4#
Probong throws a low kick but Chernokov avoids it.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Probong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Probong.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Probong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Probong connects with a solid leg kick.
Chernokov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chernokov walks into a straight right hand from Probong.
Probong scores with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sni Probong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Probong 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sni Probong!

An out of breath Sni Probong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 181     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thong Song.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thong Song moves away.
Thong Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Thong Song.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thong Song tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chernokov swivels and escapes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chernokov.
Thong Song sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thong Song has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernokov is working away from the top position though.
Thong Song makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thong Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chernokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thong Song working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Thong Song working for a triangle but Chernokov defends it easily.
Chernokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernokov being controlled here momentarily.
Thong Song is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chernokov distracts Thong Song with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thong Song trying to keep a closed guard but Chernokov is proving a slippery customer.
Chernokov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Thong Song had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chernokov defends it easily.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernokov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thong Song looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Thong Song lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Chernokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernokov, not yet. #SUB#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Thong Song defends easily.
Thong Song controlling from the top position.
Chernokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thong Song.
Thong Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernokov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thong Song is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thong Song trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thong Song thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thong Song is stalling in the full guard.
Chernokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Thong Song from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thong Song connects with a jab.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thong Song misses with a jab to the body
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thong Song throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thong Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thong Song thuds his right hand into Chernokov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Thong Song scores with a jab. Chernokov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thong Song shoots in but Chernokov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Thong Song.
Thong Song wants to slow Chernokov down by chopping away at his legs.
Chernokov attempts a counter takedown but Thong Song avoids it well and moves away.
Thong Song takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thong Song is just out of range.
Thong Song throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Thong Song 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Thong Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thong Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chernokov moves out of range of the leg kick from Thong Song.
Chernokov swings for the body but Thong Song moves out of range.
Alexei Chernokov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Thong Song misses with a hook.
Thong Song misses with a looping left.
It looked like Chernokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thong Song.
A big right from Thong Song misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chang Thong Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thong Song tries to work over Chernokov's front leg with a kick but Chernokov checks it.
Thong Song walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thong Song slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Thong Song throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
Thong Song with a hook.
A big left from Thong Song misses.
Thong Song slips under a jab from Chernokov.
A slow jab from Chernokov misses its intended target. #T3#
Good work by Chernokov as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
It looked like Chernokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thong Song.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thong Song moves away.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Thong Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
Chernokov lands a nice looking body shot.
Thong Song throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Thong Song avoids the punch easily.
Thong Song appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chernokov catches Thong Song with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Thong Song misses. #T4#
Thong Song moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
Thong Song throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a jab when Thong Song was well out of range.
Thong Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Thong Song steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thong Song scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernokov should have avoided that one.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Thong Song.
Thong Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thong Song misses with a hook
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Thong Song is out of range.
Chernokov throws a hook but Thong Song avoids it easily.
Thong Song with the counter takedown but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Chernokov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernokov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Thong Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thong Song shoots in but no luck this time.
Chernokov lands a jab to the nose.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Thong Song.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Thong Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Thong Song flicks out a counter leg kick but Chernokov steps away.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thong Song.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thong Song bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernokov's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thong Song lands with a good body shot.
Thong Song tries to work over Chernokov's front leg with a kick but Chernokov checks it. #T1#
Thong Song cracks the inside of Chernokov's front leg.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thong Song circles away quickly and effectively.
Thong Song scores with a hook to the body. Chernokov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thong Song throws a fast counter high kick but Chernokov manages to duck under it in time.
Crunch! Thong Song slams his shin into Chernokov's torso.
Chernokov misses with a hook
and Thong Song counters with a straight right hand.
Thong Song misses with a takedown
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
Chernokov slaps away a takedown attempt from Thong Song, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexei Chernokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Thong Song.#T2#
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Thong Song chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chernokov blocks a low kick nicely.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
Chernokov checks a low kick from Thong Song.
Thong Song scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Thong Song.
Chernokov is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Thong Song finds it's way through Chernokov's defenses.
Thong Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov defending well as Thong Song loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thong Song throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Thong Song lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Chernokov scores with the left hand. Thong Song knows he should have avoided that one.
Chernokov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thong Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thong Song takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thong Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Thong Song digs a good hook to Chernokov's body.
Thong Song clobbers Chernokov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thong Song throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thong Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thong Song cracks Chernokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left and a right from Chernokov both land. Nice combination. #T4#
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!
Thong Song throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chernokov.
Good exchange - Thong Song coming out on top.
Thong Song just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thong Song misses with a hook to the body
and Chernokov counters with a nice body shot.
Chernokov needs to keep his hands up - Thong Song had a free shot at his head there.
Thong Song thumps Chernokov with a low kick.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the body
and Thong Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Thong Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thong Song.
Thong Song now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thong Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Chernokov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chang Thong Song really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thong Song.
Chernokov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thong Song misses with a hook to the body
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thong Song smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chernokov swings for the body but Thong Song moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Thong Song's shoulder, as Thong Song tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Thong Song moves away and avoids it.
Thong Song misses with a head kick. #T1#
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Thong Song feints and then cracks Chernokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernokov down.
The fighters circling - Thong Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thong Song misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Chernokov misses its target.
Chernokov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thong Song misses with the combination.
Thong Song swinging wildly here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thong Song - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Thong Song throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thong Song.
Thong Song tries a low kick but Chernokov avoids it.
Thong Song lands a nice looking body shot.
Chernokov takes a swing at Thong Song's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov swings for the body but Thong Song moves out of range.
Chernokov darts in and out, connecting with 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!
Thong Song blocks a jab.
Thong Song swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Thong Song throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thong Song throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Thong Song scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Thong Song looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chernokov tries to get to full guard but Thong Song has control of the leg.
Chernokov is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Thong Song seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chernokov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chang Thong Song has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chernokov trying to get back to full guard but Thong Song takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chernokov is looking to get to half guard.
Thong Song controlling from mount.
Thong Song with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Chernokov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chang Thong Song dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thong Song takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thong Song attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chernokov misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Thong Song decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chernokov's guard.
Thong Song throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Thong Song from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thong Song blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernokov. #T1#
Chernokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernokov thows a huge punch but Thong Song dodges it nicely.
Thong Song is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chernokov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chernokov's back!
Thong Song trying to control momentarily.
Thong Song struggling to land strikes to the head as Chernokov covers up.
Thong Song is trying to stick to Chernokov's back but Chernokov is turning into Thong Song. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thong Song's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chernokov.
Chernokov postures up in Thong Song's guard and throws a big left but Thong Song blocks it.
Chernokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Chernokov postures up in Thong Song's guard and throws a big left but Thong Song blocks it. #T2#
Thong Song looking for a sweep. Not yet Thong Song, not yet.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thong Song is controlling Chernokov's posture.
Thong Song wants to control but Chernokov passes easily into half guard.
Chernokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thong Song tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chernokov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thong Song is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Chernokov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chernokov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thong Song regains half guard.
Thong Song taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Chernokov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there. #T4#
Thong Song has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernokov is working away from the top position though.
Chernokov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thong Song wants to improve his position but Chernokov is controlling well.
Thong Song is controlling Chernokov's position as best he can from this difficult position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chernokov 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!

Alexei Chernokov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 178     
Date:   May 11, 2018
#R1#
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Dall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall scores with a jab. Chernokov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall cracks Chernokov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target. #T1#
Chernokov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chernokov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chernokov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dall!
Chernokov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Chernokov.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dall throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall. #T2#
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Dall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chernokov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ebyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Chernokov's head back.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chernokov's sensitive parts.
Dall tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Dall lands a head kick. Chernokov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall catches Chernokov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chernokov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Dall misses with a body kick.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chernokov scores with a hook.
Dall slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Chernokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall misses with a body shot
and Chernokov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Chernokov moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
Chernokov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall catches Chernokov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chernokov's hands.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Chernokov off balance momentarily.#T4#
Chernokov shoots in looking for a takedown. Dall tries to sprawl out of it but Chernokov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall with a hook.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chernokov is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Chernokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall wants to slow Chernokov down by chopping away at his legs.
Chernokov connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebyn Dall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dall lands with an overhand left.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ebyn Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dall with the counter takedown but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall looks for the body kick but Chernokov saw that one coming.
Dall lands a right hook to the body.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chernokov.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chernokov is out of range and Dall settles back down.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall blocks a jab.
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Dall swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Dall lands a front kick.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
It looked like Chernokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dall.
Chernokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
Dall cracks Chernokov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernokov throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chernokov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target. #T2#
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chernokov moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Chernokov does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Chernokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Dall misses with a body punch
and Chernokov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall scores with the left hand. Chernokov knows he should have avoided that one.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall misses with a shot to the body
enabling Chernokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall throws a shot to the body.
Dall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chernokov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall cracks the inside of Chernokov's front leg.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Chernokov lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Chernokov.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Chernokov lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Chernokov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall lands a jab to Chernokov's midsection.
Dall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dall throws a low kick, looking for Chernokov's leg but Chernokov calmly moves out of range.
Chernokov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebyn Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Dall scores with a takedown into Chernokov's guard.
Chernokov controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself.
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chernokov working for a triangle but Dall defends it easily. #T1#
Dall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Chernokov's legs - danger averted.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dall stands and throws Chernokov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernokov keeps working. #T3#
Chernokov regains half guard.
Chernokov throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernokov gets back to full guard.
Ebyn Dall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
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.
Chernokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dall pushes down on Chernokov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chernokov is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chernokov wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ebyn Dall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dall 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebyn Dall!

Ebyn Dall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 173     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
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 double 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 an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Chernokov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Corner in the buildup to the fight.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Chernokov's knee but Chernokov avoids it well.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chernokov but Chernokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Chernokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Chernokov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernokov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernokov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chernokov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Alexei Chernokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morrison Lee.
Chernokov works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Chernokov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee moves forwards but Chernokov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Lee misses.
Chernokov lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Chernokov as Lee shoots in.
Chernokov lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chernokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee thows a leg kick but Chernokov checks it
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Chernokov moved out of range nicely.
Chernokov checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Chernokov misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chernokov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Chernokov digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Chernokov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chernokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Chernokov moves away and avoids it.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Chernokov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Lee with a hook.
Lee looks for a takedown but Chernokov sprawls well.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Chernokov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chernokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov slips under a jab.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Chernokov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nice shot by Lee.
Chernokov punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a hook
and Chernokov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee is looking to slow Chernokov down with leg kicks.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Chernokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Lee.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee scores with a hook.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Chernokov's ribs.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Chernokov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morrison Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Chernokov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Chernokov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Chernokov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Chernokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernokov is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chernokov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Chernokov defends easily.
Chernokov is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB#
Chernokov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chernokov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chernokov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernokov defends well.
Chernokov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chernokov lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing.
Chernokov scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Chernokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Chernokov with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Chernokov pushes his legs off easily.
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Chernokov postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Chernokov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Chernokov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chernokov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chernokov is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Chernokov finish him?
Lee won't allow Chernokov to pass to mount.
Chernokov trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nice shot lands for Chernokov.
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernokov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernokov moves out of range of the body kick.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chernokov gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Lee tries to work over Chernokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov lands with a left to the head.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chernokov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chernokov lands a right hand.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chernokov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Morrison Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Chernokov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Lee.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernokov misses with the head strike.
Chernokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernokov's elbow.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee is leaning against Chernokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee cracks Chernokov with a nice body shot.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Chernokov.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Lee.
Chernokov lands a left hand.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morrison Lee dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chernokov's sensitive parts.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Chernokov throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Donk. Lee catches Chernokov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
letting Chernokov counter with a right hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chernokov will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Chernokov's knee but Chernokov avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Lee throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chernokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Chernokov pushes him off.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
A big left from Lee misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Chernokov misses its target.
Lee throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Chernokov defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Lee clinches.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Chernokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov. #T4#
Lee tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chernokov or not.
Lee pushes Chernokov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee digs a right hand into Chernokov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chernokov's gas tank.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Chernokov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!

Morrison Lee is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 169     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Chernokov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain is working for takedown but Chernokov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain walks into a straight right hand from Chernokov.
Chernokov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexei Chernokov has been cut.
Chernokov moves out of range as Pain strikes.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chernokov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pain's head backwards.
Chernokov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
Alexei Chernokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chernokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernokov in his tracks.
Pain throws a right hand that misses
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Pain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pain wants to clinch
and Chernokov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands with a shot to the body.
Chernokov lands a nice hook to Pain's body. Pain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick by Pain misses
and Chernokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Chernokov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chernokov tries to counter with a takedown but Pain is quick to defend against it.
Pain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chernokov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2##CL2#
Chernokov gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Chernokov.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chernokov tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chernokov pushes Pain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Chernokov circles away. #T3##CL2#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Chernokov on the inside.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Pain blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with some punches. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
A nice left hand lands by Chernokov. #BC#
Chernokov manages to break the clinch.
Pain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chernokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pain momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chernokov wants it to stay on the feet.
Pain tries to clinch there but Chernokov circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Chernokov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pain.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chernokov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
Pain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Pain.
Pain cracks Chernokov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Chernokov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Chernokov pushes him off.
A big left from Pain misses.
Chernokov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Pain moves away and avoids it.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pain looks to land a left hand but Chernokov moved out of range nicely.
Chernokov lands with a cross.
It looks like Chernokov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pain slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pain.
Some wild striking there from Pain.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Pain moved out of range nicely.
Pain throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
Pain ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Pain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pain lands with a straight right. Chernokov didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Pain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Pain misses with a lunging right hand
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pain scores with a jab. Chernokov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pain throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Chernokov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernokov.
Pain swings widly with a right hand
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Pain is rocked!
Chernokov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pain to the canvas! Pain doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Chernokov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Alexei Chernokov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 166     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Chernokov darts in and clinches Dall up against the cage.
Chernokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dall manages to break the clinch.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there #TD2#
so Chernokov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chernokov advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov throwing strikes but Dall manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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!
Chernokov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Chernokov is looking to regain half guard here but Dall keeps moving and retains side control.
Dall trying to control the action but Chernokov is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chernokov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chernokov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chernokov with the ground and pound but Dall uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chernokov throwing strikes from guard but Dall blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chernokov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Chernokov chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chernokov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dall is trying to keep Chernokov in close.
Chernokov lands a couple of digs.
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Dall's brow. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Chernokov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chernokov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dall's head.#SUB#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chernokov is aware though and is defending well.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chernokov with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Chernokov working some strikes from top position.
Chernokov preventing the sweep.
Chernokov chips away with some ground and pound.
Chernokov landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dall looking for a sweep. Not yet Dall, not yet. #SUB#
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 landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dall moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
Chernokov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Chernokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Chernokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chernokov tries to avoid it.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Chernokov's head back.
Chernokov throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Chernokov backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Dall misses.
Chernokov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dall defends it well.
Chernokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall scores with a head kick. Chernokov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Chernokov throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Dall.
Chernokov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chernokov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chernokov misses with a hook
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Chernokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall misses with a head kick. #T2#
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Chernokov thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chernokov.
Dall misses with a takedown
letting Chernokov counter with a right hand.
Chernokov lands with a nice body punch.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range. #T3#
Dall misses with a combination
and Chernokov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chernokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
Dall cracks Chernokov with an open hand slap.#TD#
Dall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov wants to get back to full guard.
Dall is pressing down on Chernokov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chernokov is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chernokov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Chernokov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dall is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to bench press Dall off him but Dall keeps the position.
Alexei Chernokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chernokov struggling a bit here.
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 Ebyn Dall will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Dall misses with a hook to the body
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov connects with a body shot.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Dall.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Dall takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dall throws a low kick, looking for Chernokov's leg but Chernokov calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Chernokov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dall eats them both and turns towards Chernokov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A leg kick checked by Chernokov.
Chernokov scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
Dall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chernokov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dall lands a jab.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Chernokov avoids it.
Chernokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ebyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Dall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Chernokov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chernokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Chernokov misses.
A combination from Dall does no damage. #T3#
Chernokov throws a series of strikes that have Dall backpedaling.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Chernokov throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Dall scores with a jab.
Dall misses the body punch
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dall misses with a hook.
Chernokov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Chernokov moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Chernokov throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Dall dives in and grabs Chernokov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chernokov pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dall misses with a takedown
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Chernokov misses its intended target.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Dall.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Chernokov moved out of range.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Chernokov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chernokov is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Chernokov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chernokov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Chernokov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Chernokov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chernokov is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Chernokov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Dall misses
and Chernokov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernokov lands a jab.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chernokov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernokov blocks a head kick by Dall.
Chernokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Chernokov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chernokov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov chips away with some ground and pound.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernokov defends well.
Chernokov lands a couple of digs.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.
Chernokov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Chernokov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Dall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chernokov stacks Dall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chernokov!
Check out the look on Chernokov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chernokov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dall is avoiding damage well.
Chernokov tries to score with some ground and pound. Dall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Dall takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chernokov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dall sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Chernokov scores with punches from side control.
Dall avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chernokov.
Chernokov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dall is trying to get back to half guard.
Chernokov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernokov advances to full mount.
Dall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sweat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chernokov raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Chernokov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Chernokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Dall.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chernokov slips under a jab from Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chernokov scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Dall misses with a straight right.
And Chernokov tries to counter it with a takedown but Dall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall lands with an overhand left.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Chernokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Chernokov moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chernokov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dall - the referee stops the clock and Chernokov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dall. Chernokov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dall punishes Chernokov's body with a nice straight punch.
Chernokov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall lands a jab.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Ebyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernokov scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Dall misses with the body kick
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall throws a lazy head kick
and Chernokov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chernokov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Dall is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Chernokov walks into a left hand.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Dall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov blocks a head kick by Dall.
Alexei Chernokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernokov throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall lands a nice shot to the body.
Chernokov cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall misses with a body punch
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Chernokov lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
Chernokov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov checks a leg kick.
Chernokov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chernokov throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy body kick from Dall
and Chernokov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Good shot there by Dall.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Chernokov moves out of range as Dall strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Chernokov.
Well Chernokov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!

Alexei Chernokov is the new lightweight champion!
Alexei Chernokov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 163     
Date:   Jan 14, 2018
#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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! #T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
Dall walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Chernokov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R4#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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!#TD2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernokov defends well.#T4#
Dall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernokov's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Dall defends easily. #SUB2#
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!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 161     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Pound tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pound misses with a body shot.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Pound was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pound tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pound.
Chernokov misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Chernokov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pound!
Pound is trying to control Chernokov's posture but Chernokov avoids it.
Pound is looking for a sweep.
Chernokov throwing strikes but Pound manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound working away.
Chernokov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pound is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pound trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Pound prevents Chernokov from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Pound is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chernokov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chernokov!
Chernokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pound pulls Chernokov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pound working a defensive guard here.
Pound working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pound manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Pound preventing the sweep.
Chernokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chernokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pound looking to pass the guard.
Pound is working hard here to advance position.
Pound trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov wants to sweep here but Pound controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Chernokov working for a triangle but Pound defends it easily.
Pound trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chernokov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pound's guard. #REVB#
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernokov with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pound is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pound trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pound trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Pound trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Pound defends easily.
Chernokov wants to hit a switch here but Pound passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chernokov there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chernokov gets back to half guard.
Chernokov gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pound throws out the jab.
Pound throws a big shot that misses.
Pound throws a shot from downtown. Chernokov moves away and avoids it.
Chernokov throws a combination. Pound tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pound scores with a decent looking hook.
Pound swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chernokov.
A big left from Pound misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pound misses the shot to the body.
Pound misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
Chernokov clobbers Pound with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pound misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Chernokov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pound! #T1#
Chernokov lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Chernokov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pound is looking to regain half guard here but Chernokov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pound holds on to Chernokov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Alexei Chernokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pound tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pound parries the strikes from Chernokov easily there. Chernokov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pound to escape.
Pound taking a bit of punishment here - Chernokov scoring with strikes.
Pound taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pound gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pound keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pound is looking for a sweep. Chernokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pound has hold of Chernokov's hands but Chernokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Chernokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pound defending well though.
Pound keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pound blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernokov.
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through Pound's hands, connecting with Pound's forehead.
Chernokov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Pound is rocked!#SUB2#
Chernokov is looking for a kimura but Pound is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chernokov to get the leverage.
Oh Pound is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chernokov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pound quite badly. Pound pulls Chernokov in close trying to recover. Chernokov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pound on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pound doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
A relieved looking Alexei Chernokov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 158     
Date:   Dec 13, 2017
#R1#
Cadwallader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cadwallader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cadwallader walks into a left hand.
Cadwallader misses the jab.
Chernokov walks into a straight right hand from Cadwallader .
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadwallader moves away.
Cadwallader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cadwallader takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cadwallader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chernokov slips under a jab from Cadwallader .
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Cadwallader moves away and avoids it.
Cadwallader lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadwallader stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cadwallader throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
Cadwallader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chernokov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Cadwallader misses.
Chernokov lands a nice looking body shot.
Cadwallader misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Cadwallader tries to clinch there but Chernokov circles away.
Cadwallader lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Cadwallader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cadwallader lands a nice looking body shot.
Cadwallader throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chernokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cadwallader misses the jab.
A jab from Chernokov does it's job there.
Cadwallader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cadwallader slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chernokov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadwallader on the side of 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!
A slow jab from Cadwallader misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cadwallader .
Cadwallader swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range. #CL2#
Cadwallader moves into range and clinches up with Chernokov.#T2#
Chernokov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cadwallader fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cadwallader fails to land.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Cadwallader tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Nice body punch from Cadwallader - that landed with a thud.
Chernokov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cadwallader avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader tries to throw a body punch but Chernokov avoids it by throwing Cadwallader back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cadwallader as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cadwallader .
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cadwallader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadwallader has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Cadwallader tries to throw a body punch but Chernokov avoids it by throwing Cadwallader back against the cage.
Cadwallader prevents a body shot from Chernokov.
Cadwallader can't find room to land a body shot as Chernokov controls the action.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Cadwallader . #T3#
Cadwallader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadwallader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Cadwallader misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cadwallader fails to land.
Cadwallader blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land. #BC#
Chernokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chernokov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cadwallader !
Cadwallader throws a combination. Chernokov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chernokov scores with a nice strike.
Cadwallader throws a poor cross that misses
and Chernokov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Chernokov lands with a hook. Cadwallader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Chernokov coming out on top.
Cadwallader digs a good body shot into Chernokov's ribs.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Cadwallader moved out of range nicely.
Cadwallader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadwallader throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov. #T4#
Chernokov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Cadwallader , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Cadwallader ducks down to avoid it.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadwallader .#CL2#
Cadwallader moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Cadwallader on the inside.
Chernokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadwallader shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cadwallader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Chernokov is leaning against Cadwallader and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cadwallader has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadwallader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cadwallader tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadwallader tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algernon Cadwallader dominated that 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.
#R2#
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Cadwallader is out of range.
Chernokov walks into a left hand.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Cadwallader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cadwallader lands a lovely overhand right.
Cadwallader lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Algernon Cadwallader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov throws a head kick that half lands.
Cadwallader connects with a right hand. Chernokov shakes it off.
Cadwallader defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cadwallader misses with a wild combination.
Chernokov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Algernon Cadwallader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cadwallader tries to clinch but Chernokov is having none of it.
Cadwallader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Cadwallader does no damage.
Cadwallader tries to clinch up.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Cadwallader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cadwallader .
A counter left hand to the body from Chernokov misses its target.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Cadwallader avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadwallader throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Chernokov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chernokov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cadwallader might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader connects with a right hand. Chernokov shakes it off.
Cadwallader throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadwallader fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernokov walks into a left hand.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadwallader moves away.#T2#
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Cadwallader .
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cadwallader doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for Chernokov.
Chernokov moves out of range as Cadwallader strikes.
Cadwallader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov tries to counter with a takedown but Cadwallader is quick to defend against it.
Nice straight punches there by Cadwallader . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cadwallader .
Cadwallader scores with a jab.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Cadwallader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadwallader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Cadwallader 's head but Cadwallader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadwallader throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cadwallader lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Cadwallader misses with a double jab.
Chernokov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cadwallader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cadwallader circles away quickly and effectively.
Cadwallader steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chernokov.
Chernokov cracks Cadwallader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Cadwallader misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
A combination from Cadwallader does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Cadwallader does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Cadwallader .
Chernokov connects with a jab.
Cadwallader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Chernokov dodges the punch combination from Cadwallader .
Chernokov throws a series of punches but Cadwallader avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Chernokov misses with a hook
and Cadwallader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cadwallader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadwallader just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cadwallader lands the left hand.
Chernokov tries to clinch but Cadwallader moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Cadwallader blocks a jab.
Cadwallader lands with an uppercut that bounces Chernokov off the cage and back into range.
Cadwallader throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadwallader moves away.
Cadwallader misses with the combination.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cadwallader misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Cadwallader moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algernon Cadwallader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Cadwallader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadwallader tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader cracks Chernokov with a good jab.
Cadwallader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Cadwallader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chernokovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Chernokov does no damage.
Cadwallader throws a big shot that misses.
Chernokov defending well as Cadwallader loads up on a big left hand.
Cadwallader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Cadwallader throws a right and a left that Chernokov avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cadwallader slips under a jab.
Cadwallader let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cadwallader misses the jab.
Chernokov thuds his right hand into Cadwallader 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target. #T1#
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cadwallader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chernokov misses with the combination.
Chernokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cadwallader at a distance.
Cadwallader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Nice cross by Cadwallader .
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Cadwallader .
Chernokov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chernokov cracks Cadwallader with an open hand slap.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadwallader .
Algernon Cadwallader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Cadwallader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cadwallader sprawls well. He's pushed Chernokov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cadwallader misses with a looping left.#T2#
Cadwallader takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cadwallader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader throws a series of punches but Chernokov avoids them all with ease.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Chernokov looks to land a combination but Cadwallader avoids it well.
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cadwallader swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Cadwallader takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cadwallader misses with a hook.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov slips a jab from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
so Chernokov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chernokov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cadwallader 's guard.
Chernokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Chernokov is looking to take a break and control but Cadwallader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Algernon Cadwallader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernokov is trying to control the action in half guard but Cadwallader is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chernokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadwallader is looking to control Chernokov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cadwallader avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.
Cadwallader looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Cadwallader tries to get to full guard but Chernokov has control of the leg.
Chernokov drops an elbow to the side of Cadwallader 's head. #ROC#
Cadwallader is rocked!
Chernokov lands strikes from half guard.
Cadwallader is still in real trouble! Can Chernokov finish him?
We've been hearing that Chernokov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chernokov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cadwallader ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Chernokov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 153     
Date:   Nov 12, 2017
#R1#
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Sepulveda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sepulveda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Sepulveda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chernokov is working Sepulveda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sepulveda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chernokov is controlling him.
Sepulveda is trying to keep Chernokov in close. #T1#
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sepulveda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sepulveda looking to control.
Sepulveda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet but Chernokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sepulveda 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 strikes but missing.
Sepulveda pulls Chernokov in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sepulveda has wrist control.
Sepulveda working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Chernokov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sepulveda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sepulveda throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sepulveda.
Chernokov scores with a one two! Sepulveda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Sepulveda tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Chernokov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chernokov is in close to Sepulveda's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernokov lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sepulveda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chernokov postures up.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernokov throws a strike but Sepulveda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sepulveda stopping the sweep attempt from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chernokov pushes down on Sepulveda's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Sepulveda is in trouble now - Chernokov has advanced to mount!
Sepulveda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chernokov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chernokov dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepulveda tries to reverse the position but Chernokov maintains control.
Sepulveda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chernokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Sepulveda saw that one coming.
Chernokov jabs at Sepulveda's body.
Sepulveda tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Chernokov gets caught flat footed, as Sepulveda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chernokov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Chernokov working for submissions but it's allowed Sepulveda to get to half guard.
Chernokov gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda stays in close to Chernokov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Chernokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sepulveda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sepulveda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chernokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sepulveda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chernokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around?#T1#
Chernokov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sepulveda controls Chernokov momentarily but Chernokov frees himself.
Sepulveda keeping full guard, as Chernokov tries to pass.
Chernokov postures up in Sepulveda's guard and throws a big left but Sepulveda blocks it.
Sepulveda controls Chernokov momentarily but Chernokov frees himself.
Sepulveda wants to stand and escape but Chernokov is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernokov distracts Sepulveda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Sepulveda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sepulveda has control of Chernokov's left arm, preventing Chernokov from doing any damage.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving.
Sepulveda trying to control the position.
Chernokov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sepulveda is adopting a defensive guard.
Chernokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Sepulveda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chernokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sepulveda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chernokov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sepulveda scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Sepulveda rushes Chernokov and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Sepulveda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Sepulveda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chernokov!
Chernokov stops Sepulveda from passing to mount.
Chernokov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sepulveda's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Chernokov trying to get back to full guard but Sepulveda takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Chernokov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Chernokov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Chernokov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sepulveda tightening his grip on Chernokov, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sepulveda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Sepulveda moved out of range.
A nice side step and Sepulveda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the head.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Chernokov slips under a jab from Sepulveda.
Chernokov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chernokov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Chernokov closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Chernokov jumps guard.
Sepulveda trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Chernokov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chernokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernokov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chernokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chernokov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sepulveda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chernokov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sepulveda stopping the sweep attempt from Chernokov.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Chernokov moves into the clinch.
Chernokov tries to stall but Sepulveda uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
Sepulveda is trying to trip Chernokov. He has hold of a leg but Chernokov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sepulveda persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sepulveda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chernokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sepulveda tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernokov is retaining full guard.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sepulveda looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chernokov being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Chernokov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sepulveda's waist but Sepulveda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chernokov off to one side. #CL2#
Sepulveda has closed the distance and engaged Chernokov in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sepulveda. #TD2#
Sepulveda has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chernokov regains guard immediately.
Sepulveda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chernokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chernokov trying to control the position.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Sepulveda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernokov is working away from the top position though.
Chernokov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chernokov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sepulveda gets full guard.
Chernokov scoring with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sepulveda holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov distracts Sepulveda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chernokov throwing strikes from guard but Sepulveda blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alejandro Sepulveda.
I think Sepulveda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Sepulveda!

Alejandro Sepulveda took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 148     
Date:   Oct 11, 2017
#R1#
Pound ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.#CL2#
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.#BC#
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. #T1#
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.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#TD2#
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!
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#ROC#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #TD2#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD2#
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. #REVR#
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Pound from controlling successfully. #T1#
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.#SUB#
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.#T2##SUB#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 144     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Cadwallader is looking to clinch.
Cadwallader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chernokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chernokov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cadwallader is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheers as Cadwallader lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chernokov doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Chernokov moves into range and clinches up with Cadwallader .
Cadwallader misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Chernokov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chernokov manages to end up in side control.
Cadwallader pushes Chernokov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chernokov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cadwallader is trying to control Chernokov's posture but Chernokov avoids it.
Chernokov trying to control the action but Cadwallader is working from the bottom.
Cadwallader holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Chernokov trying to control the action but Cadwallader is working from the bottom.
Chernokov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cadwallader is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chernokov is controlling him well.
Cadwallader is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chernokov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chernokov trying to control the position but Cadwallader is working away. #T2#
Chernokov tries to score with some ground and pound. Cadwallader controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chernokov gets to mount! Cadwallader was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov punching from mount but Cadwallader doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chernokov won't let Cadwallader get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernokov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chernokov landing shots from mount.
Chernokov scoring with strikes but Cadwallader is staying in there.
Chernokov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cadwallader bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Chernokov and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
After winning the bout, Alexei Chernokov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 139     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
McIntyre lands with a nice combination. Chernokov backs away looking to recover.
Chernokov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chernokov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chernokov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McIntyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Chernokov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
Chernokov stuns McIntyre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chernokov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov goes for a double leg but McIntyre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McIntyre continues to drive forward.
Chernokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McIntyre on the side of the head.
McIntyre looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
No joy there for McIntyre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McIntyre throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Chernokov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chernokov.
McIntyre has Chernokov pushed against the cage.#T1#
Chernokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McIntyre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chernokov tries to stall but McIntyre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but McIntyre won't allow it.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre has Chernokov pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McIntyre tries to circle away but Chernokov has him pinned against the cage.
McIntyre is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McIntyre looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McIntyre.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McIntyre blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
McIntyre breaks the clinch.
McIntyre throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov shoots in but McIntyre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sweeney McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
McIntyre misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov walks into a stiff left hand from McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
Chernokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McIntyre throws a right hand that misses
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chernokov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McIntyre.
Nice cross by McIntyre.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
McIntyre walks into a straight right hand from Chernokov.#T3#
Chernokov slips a straight right by McIntyre.
Chernokov scores with a decent looking hook.
Chernokov lands the left hand.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
McIntyre connects with the punch.
McIntyre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chernokov has time to react.
Chernokov darts in looking for a takedown but McIntyre gets double underhooks and turns Chernokov into the cage. #TD2#
Chernokov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McIntyre!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McIntyre prevents Chernokov from improving position.
McIntyre tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chernokov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chernokov scoring with strikes but McIntyre is staying in there. #T4#
McIntyre is in all sorts of trouble here.
McIntyre blocking the ground and pound.
Chernokov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chernokov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McIntyre is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Chernokov connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
McIntyre is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McIntyre tries a head kick but it misses.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
McIntyre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a one two combo.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
McIntyre throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Chernokov moves into the clinch.
McIntyre looking to stall. #TD2#
Chernokov jumps guard and drags McIntyre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre stopping the sweep attempt from Chernokov.
McIntyre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chernokov keeping full guard, as McIntyre tries to pass. #T1#
McIntyre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chernokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McIntyre defends well.
Chernokov has a closed guard, preventing McIntyre from standing up.
McIntyre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McIntyre wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chernokov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McIntyre connects with a body shot that sends Chernokov's belly button to the back.
McIntyre throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
Sweeney McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McIntyre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
McIntyre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McIntyre misses with a double jab.
And Chernokov tries to counter it with a takedown but McIntyre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McIntyre throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
McIntyre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chernokov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McIntyre throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
McIntyre throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.#CL2#
Chernokov instigates a clinch.
McIntyre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McIntyre stalling in the clinch but Chernokov improves position.
Chernokov works on McIntyre's body with a couple of short punches.
Chernokov being controlled against the cage.
McIntyre stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McIntyre for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McIntyre is looking to control Chernokov's arms but Chernokov gets an underhook and turns him. Now McIntyre has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sweeney McIntyre.
Chernokov slips a straight right by McIntyre.
Sweeney McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIntyre misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
McIntyre loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
McIntyre misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Chernokov counters by clinching up. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chernokov as McIntyre tries to tie him up.
McIntyre is pushing Chernokov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McIntyre wants to get back to striking at distance but Chernokov won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chernokov as McIntyre tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Chernokov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sweeney McIntyre.
McIntyre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McIntyre just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Chernokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chernokov tries to score a body lock takedown but McIntyre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sweeney McIntyre dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McIntyre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sweeney McIntyre is winning the standup battle so far.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McIntyre defends it well.
McIntyre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Chernokov instigates a clinch.
McIntyre is stalling here.
Chernokov scores with a nice hook to the head.
McIntyre stalling in the clinch but Chernokov improves position.
McIntyre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McIntyre is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Chernokov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through McIntyre's hands, connecting with McIntyre's forehead.
McIntyre is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Chernokov throws a strike but McIntyre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chernokov stands up over McIntyre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernokov scoring with some ground and pound.
McIntyre looking to control.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
McIntyre controlling Chernokov's posture.
Chernokov stands up over McIntyre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McIntyre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there. #T2#
McIntyre looking to control.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but McIntyre has wrist control.
McIntyre wants to hit a switch here but Chernokov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McIntyre there!
McIntyre is in all sorts of trouble here.
McIntyre is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Chernokov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McIntyre's face.
Chernokov throwing strikes but McIntyre recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McIntyre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through McIntyre's hands, connecting with McIntyre's forehead.
Chernokov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernokov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McIntyre defending well though.
McIntyre tries to get to full guard but Chernokov has control of the leg. #T4#
Chernokov working the head and body with strikes.
Chernokov lands with a punch from half guard.
McIntyre is trying is best to control the position here.
McIntyre trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chernokov manages to pass to mount!
McIntyre tries to hold on but Chernokov postures up.
BOOM! Chernokov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh McIntyre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernokov cracks McIntyre with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
After winning the bout, Alexei Chernokov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 129     
Date:   Jun 26, 2017
#R1#
Teodor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Teodor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chernokov blocks the body kick.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
That kick from Teodor tenderised Chernokov's leg. Chernokov is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Teodor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Teodor's shoulder, as Teodor tries to avoid the shot.
Teodor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Atanase Teodor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teodor throws a leg kick but Chernokov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Teodor.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teodor, right into the meat.
Chernokov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Teodor avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Teodor moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Teodor misses the target.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov throws a head kick that misses.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov is looking to wear down Teodor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Teodor avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Teodor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Teodor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Teodor misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov misses the jab.#T2#
Teodor cracks the inside of Chernokov's front leg.
Chernokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teodor fails to land with a series of punches.
Teodor tries to land a front kick but Chernokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teodor misses with a kick to the body
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teodor misses with the body kick#TD#
and Chernokov counters with a single leg into guard. Teodor didn't expect that.
Teodor wants to get back to his feet but Chernokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chernokov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Our spies down at at Gym 412 welcomes RoaR sponsored fighters inform us that Teodor has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Teodor wants to get back to his feet but Chernokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Teodor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teodor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernokov postures up in Teodor's guard and throws a big left but Teodor blocks it.
Chernokov prevents Teodor from getting back to his feet.
Chernokov landing with the ground and pound.
Teodor trying to keep a closed guard but Chernokov is proving a slippery customer.
Chernokov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Teodor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Teodor wants to sweep here but Chernokov controlling him for the moment.
Teodor pulls Chernokov in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Teodor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teodor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernokov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Teodor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teodor has managed to get both his arms back between Chernokov's legs - danger averted.
Teodor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Teodor won't allow Chernokov to sweep him here.
Teodor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atanase Teodor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Nice body kick from Teodor.
Chernokov checks a low kick from Teodor.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teodor throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Teodor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teodor looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
Teodor tries to land a front kick but Chernokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teodor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teodor misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teodor.
Teodor thows a body kick. Chernokov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Teodor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chernokov throws a hook but Teodor blocks it.
Teodor throws the kick towards the body but Chernokov avoids it.
Teodor throws a push kick but Chernokov slaps the foot to one side.
Chernokov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Teodor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Teodor throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Teodor tries to land a front kick but Chernokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teodor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Teodor.
Chernokov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teodor digs a good hook to Chernokov's body. #T2#
Teodor throws out a leg kick but Chernokov moves out of range and Teodor only half commits.
Teodor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chernokov blocks the body kick.
Chernokov attempts a counter takedown but Teodor avoids it well and moves away.
Teodor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Teodor is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Teodor.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teodor throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Teodor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernokov. That did some damage!
Teodor tries a head kick but it misses.
Teodor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
A head kick by Teodor misses #TD#
and Chernokov counters with a shoot takedown. Teodor fights it but they end up in guard.
Teodor is adopting a defensive guard.
Teodor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chernokov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teodor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teodor keeping full guard, as Chernokov tries to pass.
Chernokov is fighting to break Teodor's control of his arms but Teodor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Teodor pulls Chernokov in to control the position.
Teodor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teodor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teodor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chernokov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexei Chernokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Teodor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atanase Teodor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Teodor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teodor lands with a kick to the temple. Chernokov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chernokov misses with a lunging right hand
and Teodor counters with a low kick, right behind Chernokov 's knee.
Teodor connects with a solid leg kick.
Chernokov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teodor throws a leg kick but Chernokov moved away.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teodor manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor throws a front kick that sends Chernokov stumbling back into the cage.
Chernokov throws a jab when Teodor was well out of range.
Teodor wants to slow Chernokov down by chopping away at his legs.
Teodor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Teodor moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Teodor delivers a nice body kick.
Teodor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chernokov scores with a sloppy right hand. Teodor should have avoided that one.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teodor.
Chernokov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teodor. That one must have hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chernokov checks a leg kick.
Teodor throws a leg kick which misses Chernokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chernokov tries to avoid it.
Chernokov works Teodor's body with a nice hook.
Teodor cracks a nice hook into Chernokov's ribs.
Chernokov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Teodor is looking to score with low kicks.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Teodor manages to avoid it.
Chernokov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Teodor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teodor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Teodor throws a low kick, looking for Chernokov's leg but Chernokov calmly moves out of range.
Chernokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teodor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Teodor staying out of range there.
Teodor throws a low kick but Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Teodor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernokov. That did some damage!
Teodor misses with a two punch combination.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teodor moves away.
Teodor wants to land a leg kick but Chernokov is out of range.
Chernokov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Teodor scores with a nice body kick.
Teodor scores with a jab to the head.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Teodor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernokov.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teodor counters with a thumping low kick.
Teodor is looking to land body kicks.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Teodor manages to avoid it.
Teodor throws a leg kick
and Chernokov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atanase Teodor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Teodor.
Teodor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teodor counters with a body kick.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Teodor throws a sloppy head kick
and Chernokov counters with a nice body shot.
Chernokov misses with a left hand
and Teodor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chernokov's knee momentarily.
Teodor scores with a kick to the body.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teodor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov blocks the body kick.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atanase Teodor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Chernokov throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Teodor throws a poor cross that misses
and Teodor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chernokov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Chernokov.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov misses with a body punch
and Teodor counters with a body kick that stops Chernokov in his tracks momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atanase Teodor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teodor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atanase Teodor!

Atanase Teodor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 41     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1##CL#
Pain pushes Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Chernokov is pushing Pain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Chernokov decides to pull guard.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov looking to control.
We've been hearing that Pain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pain wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pain trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Chernokov's legs - danger averted.
Chernokov keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Chernokov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Chernokov working for a triangle but Pain defends it easily.
Chernokov keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pain is looking to pass into half guard but Chernokov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chernokov is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pain has his foot on Chernokov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chernokov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pain 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.
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Pain is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernokov defends well.
Chernokov stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernokov with a nice head shot there.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving. #SUB#
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chernokov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pain has wrist control.#SUB#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pain is pushing down on Chernokov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chernokov is fighting to maintain full guard but Pain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chernokov wants to improve his position but Pain is controlling well.
Chernokov is pressing down on Pain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Pain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pain passes Chernokov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chernokov gets full guard.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Pain trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Chernokov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernokov is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Pain defends easily. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Pain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Pain catches Chernokov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Pain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernokov keeps working.
Nice strikes from Pain there.
Chernokov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Chernokov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Chernokov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Chernokov moves into full mount!
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernokov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Pain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Royal Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
Chernokov lands a heavy elbow.
Chernokov prevents Pain from getting the reversal.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the head.
Pain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chernokov breaks from Pain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pain gets back to half guard.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Chernokov has control of the leg.
Pain is pressing down on Chernokov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernokov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Chernokov working some strikes from top position.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Chernokov's legs - danger averted.
Pain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Chernokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chernokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Pain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chernokov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chernokov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Chernokov won't allow Pain to sweep him here.
Chernokov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chernokov works over Pain with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernokov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chernokov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernokov's guard. #REVR#
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Chernokov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pain is aware though and is defending well.
Pain wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chernokov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.#T4#
Pain forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Chernokov actively working from the bottom here.
Pain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Pain wants to work for an arm triangle but Chernokov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pain trying to mount his opponent but Chernokov defends it. #SUB#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Chernokov is defending well.
Pain wants to advance to full mount but Chernokov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pain looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Pain misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Pain.
Pain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Pain moves out of range.
Pain looks for a takedown but Chernokov sprawls well.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pain.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Chernokov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pain slips under a jab.
Pain misses the jab.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Chernokov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Chernokov throws a hook but Pain avoids it easily.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chernokov sprawls and moves away.
Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pain with a poor takedown
and Chernokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Pain.
Chernokov throws out a counter right but Pain avoids it with no problem.
Pain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Pain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pain's head backwards.
Pain throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
Pain blocks a jab.
Pain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chernokov under the eye.
Chernokov moves out of range as Pain strikes.#T2#
Chernokov throws a body punch but Pain moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Pain just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov scores with a jab.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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 jab from Pain misses.
Chernokov misses with a head kick.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Chernokov defending well as Pain loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Pain.
Pain throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chernokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pain shoots and misses
and Chernokov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Pain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chernokov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Chernokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernokov, not yet.
Chernokov is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Pain defends easily.
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is keeping the position.
Pain forces his way into half guard.
Pain is looking to take a break and control but Chernokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pain prevents Chernokov from improving his position.#SUB#
Chernokov is defending against the submission attempts here by Pain. #SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chernokov wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chernokov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Chernokov.
I think Chernokov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 36     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernokov throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Smith has Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov wants a takedown.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Chernokov has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chernokov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Chernokov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries to bench press Chernokov off him but Chernokov keeps the position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Chernokov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith tries to bench press Chernokov off him but Chernokov keeps the position.
Chernokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Chernokov working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith is trying to control Chernokov's posture but Chernokov avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Chernokov tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Chernokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith wants to control but Chernokov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Chernokov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Chernokov trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chernokov connects with a decent elbow.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chernokov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernokov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith trying to control but Chernokov postures up.
Chernokov winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Chernokov wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernokov is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chernokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernokov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Smith quite badly. Smith pulls Chernokov in close trying to recover. Chernokov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Smith on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Smith doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
After winning the bout, Alexei Chernokov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Primal 59     
Date:   Mar 03, 2017
#R1#
Chernokov scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Redfield closes the distance and pushes Chernokov back into the cage.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Chernokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redfield walks away with a smile on his face. Chernokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Redfield moved out of range.
Chernokov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peter Redfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Redfield throws a shot from downtown. Chernokov moves away and avoids it.
Redfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Redfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redfield just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chernokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redfield misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Redfield ducked under it nicely.
Redfield missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Chernokov gets tackled into the cage by Redfield. Redfield maintains the clinch.
A short right from Redfield on the inside. #T1#
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
Chernokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redfield cracks Chernokov with a nice body shot.
Redfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Redfield lands an uppercut.
Redfield scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Chernokov pulls guard effortlessly.
Redfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Chernokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redfield postures up in Chernokov's guard and throws a big left but Chernokov blocks it. #SUB2#
Chernokov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Redfield escapes and throws Chernokov's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Chernokov is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Redfield trying to control the action but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Chernokov struggling a bit here.
Chernokov is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Chernokov is not content to let Redfield control the position.
Chernokov manages to get back to half guard.
Chernokov wants to get back to full guard but Redfield has mounted him!
Redfield misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chernokov can't escape the position.
Redfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chernokov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chernokov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Redfield wants to stand up but Chernokov is controlling him.
Chernokov throws an elbow that misses. Redfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chernokov's guard. Nice move by Redfield!#REVR##SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chernokov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernokov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Chernokov looking to sit in guard and control but Redfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Redfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redfield has managed to get both his arms back between Chernokov's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Redfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Redfield tries to clinch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Chernokov swings for the body but Redfield moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Redfield moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Chernokov.
Chernokov effectively controlling the action here.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov misses with a body punch.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redfield to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Redfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Chernokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfield lands a left hand.
Chernokov is trying to pull guard but Redfield has him pressed against the cage.
Peter Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
Chernokov is trying to push Redfield away but Redfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Redfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to work over Redfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Peter Redfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov jumps guard but Redfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands. #T2#
Redfield scores with a shot to the side of Chernokov's head. #TD2#
Chernokov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Redfield regains guard immediately.
Redfield wants to stand up but Chernokov is controlling him.
Chernokov trying to control but Redfield is working from the bottom.
Chernokov throwing strikes from guard but Redfield blocks nicely.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing.
Chernokov looking to pass the guard.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Redfield keeps moving. #T3#
Chernokov stops Redfield from standing up.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redfield but Redfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Redfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Redfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Chernokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Redfield is looking to clinch. #T4#
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Chernokov misses with a body kick.
Chernokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redfield lands a body shot.
Redfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Chernokov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Redfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov tries to work over Redfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfield.
Redfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernokov can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Redfield on the inside. #TD2#
Chernokov tightens his grip and picks Redfield up, before dumping him to the ground. Redfield manages to land in guard.
Redfield is looking to stand back up but Chernokov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Redfield.
Chernokov throwing shots but Redfield is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Redfield dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov looks to land a combination but Redfield avoids it well.
Redfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Peter Redfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Redfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chernokov keeps the fight on the outside.
Redfield is looking to clinch.
Redfield misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
Redfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Redfield wants to clinch but Chernokov slips to the side
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
Chernokov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Redfield pushes Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Redfield lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Redfield.
Redfield lands with a right to the head.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chernokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chernokov is leaning against Redfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chernokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chernokov pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Redfield gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chernokov stalling the fight.
Chernokov lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chernokov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land. #T2#
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Chernokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chernokov thows a leg kick but Redfield checks it
and Redfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chernokov thinking.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chernokov.
Redfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chernokov blocks a jab.#CL#
Redfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Redfield is working Chernokov over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chernokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Redfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Redfield avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage. #BC2#
Chernokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Redfield has Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
A short left from Redfield.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Redfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chernokovs head.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redfield.
Chernokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redfield lands with a right to the head.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov working hard to break the clinch.
Redfield gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Redfield.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfield.
Redfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfield.
Redfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peter Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Chernokov jumps guard but Redfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Redfield lands a shot to the body.
Redfield digs a right hand into Chernokov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chernokov's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernokov trying to stall but Redfield improves his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Redfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redfield, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Redfield!

A less than humble Peter Redfield misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Primal 58 Hardy vs Warror     
Date:   Feb 05, 2017
#R1#
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Chernokov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chernokovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov misses with a combination
and Takada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Takada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Chernokov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takada's hands.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Takada ducks down to avoid it.
Takada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Takada tries to clinch
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Takada. Beautiful body shot.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chernokov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chernokov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takada avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov scores with a jab.
Takada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chernokov misses with a combination
and Takada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov throws an off balance right hand
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Chernokov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takada's guard.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Takada keeps moving.
Takada keeping full guard, as Chernokov tries to pass.
Takada keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Takada is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Takada throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chernokov uses it to pass to side control.
Chernokov lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Chernokov working the body and head with strikes.
Chernokov cracks Takada with a big elbow.
Chernokov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Takada's shoulder. That is not cool.
Takada is trying to get back to half guard.
Chernokov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Takada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chernokov scoring with punches from side control.
Chernokov landing a few strikes.
Takada manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Chernokov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takada won't allow Chernokov to sweep him here.
Chernokov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chernokov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chernokov off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chernokov tries to break free.
Takada doesn't have the hooks in and Chernokov manages to turn into his guard.
Chernokov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chernokov stands up over Takada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chernokov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Takada as he connects with a hook.
Takada has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Takada staying out of range there.
Takada ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Takada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chernokov with a body shot.
A big left from Takada misses.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Takada throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chernokov scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Takada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takada cracks Chernokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Takada slips the punch.
Chernokov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takada under the eye.
Satoru Takada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chernokov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Takada ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Takada tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov is pressing down on Takada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takada is holding on for now. #T2#
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through Takada's hands, connecting with Takada's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chernokov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takada wants to improve his position but Chernokov is controlling well.
Takada has hold of Chernokov's hands but Chernokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.
Chernokov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takada trying to control from the bottom.
Takada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov. #T3#
Chernokov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chernokov working Takada over with strikes.
Takada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takada is in trouble now - Chernokov has advanced to mount!
Chernokov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chernokov working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#
Takada is rocked!
Chernokov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Takada is still in real trouble! Can Chernokov finish him?
Chernokov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Takada in real trouble here! The ref calls for Takada to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Primal 54 New Years Blast     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Wade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wade.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown but Wade shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Chernokov as he connects with a hook.
Wade has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade slips a jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov thuds a left hand into Wade's body.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Wade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chernokov with a body shot.
Morgan Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Wade avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Wade swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wade sprawls and moves away.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Wade slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Chernokov misses its intended target.
Wade blocks a jab.
Wade takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Wade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Wade connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Chernokov. Those never looked like landing.
Wade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wade lands with a nice body punch.
Chernokov misses with a body shot
and Wade counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chernokov!
Wade lands a jab to the nose.
Wade lands a right hook to the body.
Chernokov throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chernokov closes the distance and clinches up with Wade, looking for a takedown. Chernokov pushes Wade against the cage but Wade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wade looks for the body kick but Chernokov saw that one coming.
Wade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Wade moves into the clinch.#T3#
Wade blocks a body shot from Chernokov. #BC2#
Wade breaks the clinch.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wade scores with the left hand. Chernokov knows he should have avoided that one.
Chernokov misses with a jab to the body
and Wade counters with a right hand to the body.
Wade throws a head kick that half lands.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Chernokov connects with a right hand. Wade shakes it off.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wade looks to land a right hand but Chernokov moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Wade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wade stuffs the takedown attempt from Chernokov. Chernokov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Chernokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Wade.
Wade looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chernokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wade scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morgan Wade will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Wade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chernokov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Wade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chernokov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chernokov shoots for a takedown but Wade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Wade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Chernokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wade misses with a double jab.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wade. That's going to slow Chernokov down.
Morgan Wade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
Wade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wade scores with a three punch combo!
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Wade misses.
Wade is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chernokov rather than just go for the knockout.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
Chernokov throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chernokov wants to clinch.
Wade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chernokov will feel that in the morning.
Wade swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wade lands a leg kick that knocks Chernokov off balance momentarily.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Wade throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Chernokov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
Wade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wade missing with knees to the body.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Wade with a knee to the head.
Chernokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chernokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chernokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wade tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Wade won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wade tries to land knees in the clinch but Chernokov avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
Chernokov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chernokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wade trying to stall but Chernokov improves his position.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
Wade blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
I was talking to Chernokov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chernokov tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Wade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wade trying to land knees to the body.
Wade gets underhooks to prevent Chernokov's takedown attempt.
Wade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade tries to stall but Chernokov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wade is pressed up against the cage. Chernokov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wade down to the mat. Wade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Wade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chernokov misses with a left hand
and Wade counters with a body kick.
Chernokov throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Wade lands with a good body shot.
Chernokov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wade. Wade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Wade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Wade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Wade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab.
Wade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernokov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.#T1#
Wade throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Wade saw that one coming.
Chernokov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wade slips a jab from Chernokov.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov misses with a few strikes there.
Wade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wade lands a nice hook to Chernokov's body. Chernokov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Some wild striking there from Wade. #T2#
Chernokov throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Wade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wade moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Chernokov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chernokov lands in his opponent's guard.
Wade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Chernokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernokov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernokov postures up in Wade's guard and throws a big left but Wade blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chernokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
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.
Chernokov throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.
Wade swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the body from Wade misses
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Chernokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Chernokov jumps guard but Wade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chernokov tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Wade moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Wade misses.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Wade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Wade scores with a shot to the body.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Wade slips the punch.
Wade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chernokov cracks Wade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Wade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
A punch lands to the side of Wade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Wade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Wade keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernokov throws a sloppy body shot
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Wade misses
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Wade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chernokov checks a leg kick.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Wade.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade lands a jab to Chernokov's midsection.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Wade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chernokov cracks Wade with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Chernokov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Chernokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wade lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Wade manages to break the clinch.
Wade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernokov. That did some damage!
Chernokov throws a nice looking combination but Wade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Wade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving. #T3#
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wade is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chernokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
Wade defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chernokov misses with a combination
and Wade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Wade let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chernokov's head.
Chernokov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wade counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A punch combination from Wade misses.
Chernokov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Wade as Chernokov shoots in.
Wade doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wade swats away the attempt to clinch by Chernokov.
Chernokov dives in and grabs Wade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wade pushes down on Chernokov's head and hops out.
Wade 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.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws a jab when Wade was well out of range.
Wade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov misses with a hook
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Wade misses.#T1#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wade as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
A countering left hand to the body from Wade misses.
Wade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Chernokov moves into the clinch.
Chernokov tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Wade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#BC2#
Wade breaks the clinch.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
Wade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chernokov at a distance.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wade.
Wade drops his hands momentarily and Chernokov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Wade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Chernokov is trying to trip Wade. He has hold of a leg but Wade is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chernokov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wade's head.
Chernokov trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.
Chernokov stands and throws Wade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wade defending against the ground and pound.
Chernokov in side control, throwing shots but Wade defends. #T3#
Chernokov wants to control but Wade is keeping him busy.
Chernokov with the ground and pound but Wade regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wade tries to roll over but Chernokov keeps him under control.
Wade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Chernokov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wade is looking to control Chernokov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wade avoid being mounted?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wade is staying active underneath Chernokov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernokov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernokov is trying to control. Wade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chernokov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
A jab from Chernokov does it's job there.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Wade saw that one coming.
Chernokov throws a poor cross that misses
and Wade counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.

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 Alexei Chernokov.
I think Chernokov 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!

A victorious Alexei Chernokov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Primal 50 Green v Pants     
Date:   Nov 20, 2016
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Chernokov.
Beattie is looking to counter the offense by Chernokov and move into the clinch.
Beattie connects with a body shot that sends Chernokov's belly button to the back.
Chernokov with a nice cross.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beattie. #TD2#
Beattie gets caught flat footed, as Chernokov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chernokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws a strike but Beattie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chernokov wants to stand and escape but Beattie is having none of it. #T1#
Chernokov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chernokov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Beattie manages to pass to side control.
Chernokov wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Chernokov pushes Beattie off and gets back to his feet.
Chernokov misses with a lunging right hand
and Beattie counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Beattie throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov stuns Beattie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beattie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beattie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Beattie walks into a jab.
Chernokov throws a jab when Beattie was well out of range.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Beattie is out of range. #T3#
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Beattie counters with a left to the body.
Chernokov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beattie. Beattie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beattie moves away.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beattie manages to avoid it.
Chernokov throws a jab when Beattie was well out of range.
Beattie swings widly with a right hand
and Chernokov counters with a nice body shot.
Chernokov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chernokov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beattie.
Beattie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beattie throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Beattie throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Beattie's shoulder, as Beattie tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Chernokov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beattie was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Beattie is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chernokov cracks Beattie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beattie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beattie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Beattie.
Beattie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chernokov, as that shot connected.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Beattie misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Chernokov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Beattie throws a head kick but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov throws out a powerful jab.
Beattie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Beattie moved out of range nicely.
Chernokov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beattie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beattie looks for the body kick but Chernokov saw that one coming.
Beattie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Beattie ducked under it nicely.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beatties jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beattie moves away.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beattie.
Chernokov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Beattie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Beattie.
Beattie misses with a straight right.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Beattie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a really nice looking cross but Beattie seems unphased.
Chernokov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Beattie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chernokov thinking.
Beattie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Beattie throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beattie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beattie throws out the jab.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. #T2#
Beattie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beattie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Beattie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov swings for the body but Beattie moves out of range.
Chernokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Beattie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov with a hook.
Beattie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Beattie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beattie walks into a stiff left hand from Chernokov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beattie. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chernokov.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beattie.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beattie manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Beattie misses #TD2#
and Chernokov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing.
Chernokov trying to move into half guard but instead Beattie has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Our spies down at at Team Migraine inform us that Chernokov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beattie stops Chernokov from standing up.
Beattie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beattie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beattie wanted to stand there but Chernokov had control of the position.
Chernokov wants to get back to his feet but Beattie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Beattie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov throws an off balance right hand
and Beattie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut
and Beattie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beattie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Chernokov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Beattie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beattie scores with a nice strike.
Chernokov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Beattie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws a sloppy body shot
and Beattie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut
and Beattie counters with a straight right hand.
Chernokov connects with 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!
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov cracks Beattie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chernokov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beattie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Chernokov does it's job there.
Beattie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beattie misses with a body shot.
Chernokov lunges at Beattie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beattie's hand.
Beattie misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov misses with a left hand
and Beattie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beattie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Chernokov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 big left from Chernokov misses.
A jab lands there for Chernokov.
Beattie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chernokov lands a right hook to the body.
Beattie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beattie was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Chernokov lunges at Beattie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beattie's hand.
Beattie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beattie misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Beattie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Beattie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chernokov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Beattie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Chernokov lands a jab to the head.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beattie was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beattie at a distance.
Chernokov takes a swing at Beattie's ribcage but misses.
Beattie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Chernokov misses its intended target.
Beattie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernokov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Chernokov works Beattie's body with a nice hook.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beattie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beattie.
Beattie swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Beattie slips a straight right by Chernokov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernokov.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Beattie ducks down to avoid it.
Steaphan Beattie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Beattie.
Beattie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
And Chernokov tries to counter it with a takedown but Beattie pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chernokov 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!

A relieved looking Alexei Chernokov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Primal 47     
Date:   Oct 30, 2016
#R1#
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran .
Duran lands a slapping body shot.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duran slips under a jab.
Chernokov connects with a right hand. Duran shakes it off.
Chernokov tries to move into range but Duran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chernokov throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chernokov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Duran , which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
Duran staying out of range there.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Duran .
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran .
Duran throws a big shot that misses.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
A shot to the body from Chernokov misses
and Duran counters with a nice body shot.
Chernokov misses with a double jab
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernokov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernokov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Duran .
Tito Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Duran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Duran lands a nice hook to Chernokov's body. Chernokov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duran lands a head shot.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Duran misses with a straight right.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov works Duran 's body with a nice hook.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Duran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chernokov misses with a takedown
and Duran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chernokov thinking.
Tito Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernokov misses with a hook
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Duran counters with a crisp one two that drops Chernokov! Duran thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chernokov to his feet! Chernokov is in big trouble!#ROC#
Chernokov is rocked!
Duran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Chernokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
Chernokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernokov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Chernokov misses
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut
and Duran counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Chernokov! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Duran !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Duran !
Tito Duran made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Follow me on twitter'.

 

Event: Primal 44     
Date:   Sep 30, 2016
#R1#
Chernokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takada on the side of the head.
Chernokov lands a body shot.
Chernokov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takada misses the jab.
Takada throws a body shot but no joy.
Takada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takada with a hook.
Chernokov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takada back to the cage. Chernokov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takada circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
Chernokov takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takada, as that shot connected.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Takada is out of range.
Chernokov ducks right into an uppercut from Takada. #T1#
Chernokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Chernokov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chernokov taking a breather.
Takada lands a body shot.
Chernokov is working for takedown but Takada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Nice body punch from Chernokov.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takada has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Takada prevents a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Takada holds him up against the cage and eventually Chernokov drops back down to his feet.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Chernokov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Chernokov.
Takada lands a damaging elbow.
Chernokov blocks an elbow strike from Takada.
Chernokov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chernokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chernokov.
Takada creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chernokov's defenses.
Takada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Chernokov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Still in the clinch, Takada scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Chernokov dodges an elbow strike from Takada.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takada throws an elbow but misses.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Takada.
Chernokov dodges an elbow strike from Takada.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takada just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A shot to the body from Chernokov misses
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Takada misses with a two punch combination.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Takada manages to avoid it.
Chernokov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chernokov tests Takada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Takada moves out of range.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Chernokov pushes him away.
Chernokov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takada.
Takada throws a series of punches but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Takada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov throws a nice looking combination but Takada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Chernokov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Takada manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chernokov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Takada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Takada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernokov scores with a shot to the side of Takada's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernokov.
Chernokov is struggling to control the position.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Takada forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Takada lands a jab-cross combination.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Takada tries to counter with a clinch but Chernokov shakes him off and moves away.
Takada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a body shot
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chernokov swings widly with a right hand
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Takada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Takada looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Takada is just out of range.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Takada.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov works the jab nicely.#T1#
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Donk. Chernokov catches Takada right on the button with a cross.
Takada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Takada scores with a one two! Chernokov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chernokov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Chernokov pushes him away.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takada drops his hands momentarily and Chernokov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Satoru Takada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Chernokov - just one landing.
Takada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chernokov finds it's way round the side to connect with Takada's head.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
Takada throws a good cross that connects.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Chernokov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chernokov throws a series of punches but Takada moves out of range.
Takada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chernokov punishes Takada's body with a nice straight punch.
Chernokov swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
Takada misses with a straight left.
Chernokov misses with a hook
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
A jab from Takada misses.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernokov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takada pinned against the cage. Takada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Takada slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Chernokov pushes him away.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Takada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takada swinging wildly here.
Takada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Takada takes one to the side of the head.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Takada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Takada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takada avoids the body shot from Chernokov. #T4#
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Takada ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Takada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Takada connects with a single shot there.
Chernokov lands a jab to Takada's midsection.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Chernokov lands with a nice body punch.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takada avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Takada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov sets himself, and Takada steps forward looking for the clinch! Chernokov avoids it this time.#TD#
Chernokov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chernokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernokov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chernokov is looking to take a break and control but Takada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov slows the pace down in half guard.
Chernokov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takada for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Chernokov throws a strike but Takada avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chernokov postures up in Takada's guard and throws a big left but Takada blocks it.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Takada is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Takada working for a triangle but Chernokov defends it easily.
Chernokov pushing down on Takada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chernokov misses with a head shot. Takada uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satoru Takada has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Takada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Takada looking for a guillotine here but Chernokov defends easily.
Chernokov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takada's head.#T3#
Chernokov tries to free his leg and advance position but Takada is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chernokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satoru Takada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernokov trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada lands with a shot to the body.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Takada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a jab when Takada was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Chernokov clobbers Takada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chernokov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takada avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands the left hand.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Takada moved out of range nicely.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.#TD#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chernokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takada felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chernokov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Takada is avoiding damage well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takada has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Satoru Takada!

 

Event: Primal 42     
Date:   Sep 15, 2016
#R1#
Jiang tries to work over Chernokov's front leg with a kick but Chernokov checks it.
Jiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chernokov scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Jiang misses with a low kick.
Chernokov avoids a kick to the body.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernokov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jiang blocking some punches.
I was talking to Chernokov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Chernokov pulls Jiang into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiang is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Chernokov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Chernokov is looking for a triangle but Jiang pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Chernokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chernokov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jiang controls the pace.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiang content to stall in guard here.
Chernokov working a defensive guard here.
Chernokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Jiang defends easily. #SUB#
Chernokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jiang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chernokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jiang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chernokov working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Jiang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Chernokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jiang circles away.
Heng Jiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chernokov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jiang finds it's way round the side to connect with Chernokov's head.
Jiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jiang scoring well with a low kick there.
Jiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chernokov connects with the punch.
Jiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chernokov circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Jiang forces Chernokov back against the cage and clinches.
Jiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Jiang gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jiang. #T4#
Chernokov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jiang is defending well.
A short uppercut from Jiang. #BC2#
Jiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chernokov throws a right hand that Jiang ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiang also avoids with ease.
Jiang looks for the body kick but Chernokov saw that one coming.
Jiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernokov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov connects with a body shot.
Jiang slips under a jab.
Jiang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Jiang ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Jiang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jiang defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heng Jiang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chernokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Chernokov catches Jiang right on the button with a cross.
Chernokov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jiang counters with a thumping low kick.
Chernokov tries to land a body kick
and Jiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexei Chernokov is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernokov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Jiang moved out of range nicely.
Jiang wants to counter the offense by Chernokov and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jiang.
Jiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov connects with a looping right hand.
Jiang throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Chernokov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1##CL2#
Jiang has managed to clinch.
Chernokov scores with a shoulder strike.
Chernokov letting Jiang take a breather here.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chernokov avoids it.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chernokov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jiang pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Jiang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
Jiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jiang thumps Chernokov with a low kick.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL2#
Jiang instigates a clinch.
Jiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Chernokov is trying to push Jiang away but Jiang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jiang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chernokov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chernokov blocks a body shot from Jiang.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chernokov is defending well for now.
Chernokov jumps guard but Jiang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Chernokov cracks Jiang with a nice body shot.
Chernokov managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Jiang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang staying out of range there.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.#T3#
Chernokov misses the jab.
Chernokov sets himself, and Jiang steps forward looking for the clinch! Chernokov avoids it this time.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Jiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 body shot. Nice footwork from Jiang.
Jiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Chernokov.
Jiang stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Chernokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jiang counters with a left to the body.
Jiang lands a head kick. Chernokov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chernokov swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
And Jiang responds with a good body kick, but Chernokov manages to step out the way in time.
Chernokov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Chernokov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jiang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang lands a glancing blow to the side of Chernokov's head.
Chernokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Jiang slips under a jab.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Jiang scoring well with a low kick there.
Chernokov lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him.
Chernokov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jiang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Jiang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jiang circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiang scores with a jab.
Jiang works Chernokov's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heng Jiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiang scores with a nice right hand.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jiang slips under a jab.
Jiang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jiang slips a jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Jiang moves away and avoids it.
Chernokov misses with a few strikes there.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernokov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jiang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jiang works Chernokov's body with a nice hook.
Jiang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chernokov rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
A nice side step and Jiang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jiang connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Jiang scores with a shot to the body.
Jiang wants to clinch.#CL2#
Jiang pushes Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jiang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jiang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jiang has Chernokov pushed against the cage.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Chernokov fails to pull guard.
Chernokov wants a takedown. #T2##BC2#
Jiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jiang is looking to slow Chernokov down with leg kicks.
Jiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Jiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chernokov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Jiang moved out of range.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Jiang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jiang momentarily.
Chernokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heng Jiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Jiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jiang throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Chernokov misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chernokov scores with a decent looking hook.
Chernokov takes one to the side of the head.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Jiang moves into the clinch.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jiang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jiang blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov.
Chernokov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Jiang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Chernokov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chernokov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Jiang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chernokov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jiang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jiang stalling.
Chernokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Jiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jiang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body. Chernokov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heng Jiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jiang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heng Jiang!

Heng Jiang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Primal 39     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Rawlings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.#CL#
Rawlings has managed to clinch.
Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawlings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rawlings swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rawlings working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernokov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings prevents a body shot from Chernokov.
Rawlings working aggressively here.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawlings tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
Chernokov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawlings is defending well for now.#T1#
Rawlings throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chernokovs head.
A short body shot lands from Chernokov as the two fighters clinch.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rawlings controls the action.
Rawlings misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlings misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to work over Rawlings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rawlings.
Chernokov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings scores with a shot to the side of Chernokov's head.
Rawlings lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rawlings controls the action.
Chernokov scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands an uppercut.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Rawlings tightens his grip and picks Chernokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Chernokov manages to land in guard.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving.
Rawlings connects with a couple of short punches.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chernokov is looking for a triangle but Rawlings pushes his legs off easily.
Rawlings with a nice head shot there.
Chernokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for subs off his back but Rawlings has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chernokov tries to get to full guard but Rawlings has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rawlings looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chernokov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rawlings scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rawlings winds up and cracks Chernokov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Rawlings.
Ground and pound from Rawlings.
Rawlings drops an elbow to the side of Chernokov's head.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chernokov trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but Chernokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
Chernokov wants to improve his position but Rawlings is controlling well.
Rawlings trying to mount his opponent but Chernokov defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov is pressing down on Rawlings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rawlings passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Chernokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawlings pulls his head out easily.
Rawlings looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chernokov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chernokov tries to get to full guard but Rawlings has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rawlings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chernokov lands a nice shot that snaps Rawlings's head back.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawlings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov throws a low kick but Rawlings moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Chernokov.
Rawlings shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawlings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rawlings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chernokov lands a slapping body shot.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Chernokov lands an overhand right.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Rawlings pushes Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Chernokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
Rawlings blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Rawlings lands a nice uppercut.
Rawlings lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rawlings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rawlings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rawlings struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Rawlings has Chernokov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chernokov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov. #T2#
Chernokov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings blocks an uppercut.
Rawlings has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Rawlings lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rawlings misses with some punches.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernokov works on Rawlings's body with a couple of short punches.
Chernokov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rawlings avoids it.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawlings.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Rawlings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rawlings has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Rawlings lands a right hand.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Rawlings avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Chernokov scores with a shoulder strike.
Rawlings lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernokov works on Rawlings's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Chernokov digs a right hand underneath Rawlings's ribcage. Rawlings let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
Rawlings can't get the takedown.
Reno Rawlings has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rawlings blocking some punches.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses.
Rawlings misses with some punches.
Rawlings working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chernokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rawlings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernokov lands with a short shot to the head.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rawlings takes a shot to the head.
Rawlings stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rawlings wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rawlings controls the action.
Rawlings is leaning against Chernokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Rawlings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rawlings throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlings is trying to drag Chernokov to the mat but Chernokov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rawlings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rawlings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rawlings misses with the head strike.
Rawlings working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chernokov takes a shot to the head.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawlings swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Rawlings gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chernokov regains guard.
Rawlings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Chernokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rawlings defends well.
Chernokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Chernokov.
Nice uppercut there from Chernokov.
Chernokov thuds a left hand into Rawlings's body.
Chernokov wants to clinch up but Rawlings keeps it at a distance.
As Chernokov tries to get set, Rawlings tries to push him back and clinch up but Chernokov manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chernokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Rawlings changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chernokov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chernokov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chernokov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rawlings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rawlings's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rawlings is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Chernokov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chernokov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chernokov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rawlings can't escape the position.
Chernokov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rawlings's face.
Rawlings is trying to escape the mount.
Chernokov looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Chernokov.#ROC2#
Rawlings is rocked!
Rawlings tries to hold on but Chernokov postures up.
Oh Rawlings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Rawlings is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chernokov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rawlings is trying to escape the mount.
Rawlings seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov with good strikes from the mount here!
Rawlings has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rawlings regains half guard.
Chernokov is looking to advance position but Rawlings won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernokov connects with a nice short shot to Rawlings's temple.
Rawlings is looking to improve his position.
Rawlings gets back to full guard. #T3#
Rawlings throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Rawlings is keeping the position.
Chernokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawlings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov preventing the sweep.
Chernokov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rawlings looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawlings, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawlings is working hard here to advance position.
Rawlings throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rawlings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chernokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawlings manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rawlings tries to strike from the bottom.
Chernokov stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings.
Rawlings throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rawlings keeping full guard, as Chernokov tries to pass.
Rawlings keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chernokov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!

Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Primal 35     
Date:   Jul 23, 2016
#R1#
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolek misses with a two punch combination.
Bolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Bolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolek throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Bolek throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billy Bolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Bolek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bolek throws a counter combo.
Bolek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chernokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bolek misses the jab.
Bolek lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Bolek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chernokov lands with a hook. Bolek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolek.
Bolek swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Bolek scores with a shot to the body.
Billy Bolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Bolek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Bolek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolek scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernokov should have avoided that one.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Chernokov takes a swing at Bolek's ribcage but misses.
Bolek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Bolek both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolek. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chernokov's hands.
Bolek misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Bolek slips the punch.
Bolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Bolek.
Bolek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.#T2#
Bolek moves out of range of the leg kick from Chernokov.
Bolek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolek misses with a looping right.
Bolek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernokov on the side of the head.
Bolek connects with a body shot.
Bolek stuns Chernokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolek cracks Chernokov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Bolek.
Bolek throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov throws out a leg kick but Bolek moves out of range and Chernokov only half commits.
Bolek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chernokov momentarily.
Chernokov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolek is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chernokov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Bolek throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bolek.
Bolek cracks Chernokov with a good jab.
Good work by Bolek as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolek.
Chernokov darts in looking for a takedown but Bolek gets double underhooks and turns Chernokov into the cage.
Bolek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernokov's head backwards.
Chernokov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Bolek. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bolek.
Bolek throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chernokov moves out of range as Bolek strikes.
Bolek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Chernokov.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolek manages to avoid it.
Bolek works the jab nicely.
Bolek thuds a left hand into Chernokov's body.
Bolek lands a jab.
Bolek misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Bolek misses with the combination.
Bolek throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Bolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bolek cracks Chernokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bolek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bolek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolek misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Chernokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolek's elbow.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Bolek tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bolek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bolek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chernokov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolek misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolek misses the target.
Bolek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chernokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chernokov takes a swing at Bolek's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Bolek ducks down to avoid it.
Bolek scores with a punch to the head.
Bolek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernokov lands with a right hand.
Chernokov swings for the body but Bolek moves out of range.
Bolek misses with a double jab.
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov throws a body punch but Bolek moves out of range.
Chernokov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billy Bolek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolek scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolek.
Bolek connects with a body shot.
Bolek throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernokov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolek throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Chernokov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolek moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
A punch lands to the side of Chernokov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolek throws a series of punches but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolek.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bolek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolek.#T2#
Bolek slips a jab from Chernokov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Bolek ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolek is just out of range.
Bolek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolek misses with a straight left.
Bolek moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Bolek throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Bolek swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
A left lands for Chernokov.
Bolek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolek misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Bolek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolek throws a counter combo.
Bolek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chernokov at a distance. #CL#
Chernokov clinches up with Bolek and pushes him back against the cage.
Bolek scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolek's elbow. #TD#
Chernokov pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Bolek stopping the sweep attempt from Chernokov.
Chernokov has a closed guard, preventing Bolek from standing up. #SU2#
Chernokov is working an open guard so Bolek takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Bolek is out of range.
Bolek scores with a decent looking hook.
Bolek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Chernokov pushes Bolek up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Chernokov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolek's elbow.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bolek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolek lands a right hand.
Chernokov lands a nice uppercut.
Bolek is working Chernokov over against the cage.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Bolek. #T4#
Bolek struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolek.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
Bolek lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolek misses with the head strike.
Chernokov takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolek.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolek struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Bolek prevents a body shot from Chernokov.
Bolek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolek scores with a shot to the side of Chernokov's head.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Bolek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bolek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bolek cracks Chernokov with an open hand slap.
Bolek lands a jab to Chernokov's midsection.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chernokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolek momentarily.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Bolek's head but Bolek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chernokov drops his hands momentarily and Bolek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bolek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chernokov at a distance.
Bolek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chernokov misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Bolek.
Chernokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chernokov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolek missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernokov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Bolek sizes up Chernokov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bolek, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Chernokov is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Oh Chernokov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernokov lands with an overhand left.
Chernokov seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Bolek.
Bolek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chernokov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chernokov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolek.
As Bolek backs away, Chernokov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Bolek's shoulder, as Bolek tries to avoid the shot.
Bolek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov walks into a stiff left hand from Bolek.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chernokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chernokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
No joy there for Chernokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chernokov moves in looking to clinch but Bolek pushes him off.
Bolek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chernokov under the eye.
Chernokov lands the left hand.
Bolek connects with a looping right hand.
Bolek throws a right and a left that Chernokov avoids nicely.
Bolek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Bolek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chernokov with a body shot.
Bolek throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Bolek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolek to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolek connects with a nice looking jab.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolek moves away.
Bolek jabs Chernokov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Bolek throws a counter combo.
Bolek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chernokov slips a jab and a cross from Bolek.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernokov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Bolek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chernokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolek staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Bolek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bolek connects with the punch.
Chernokov is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolek missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolek misses with a wild body shot.
Bolek looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Bolek works over Chernokov's head and body with a nice combination.
Bolek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolek.
Bolek slips a straight right by Chernokov.
A little jabbing left from Bolek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Bolek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolek.
Chernokov swings for the body but Bolek moves out of range.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Bolek.
Bolek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bolek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bolek!

Billy Bolek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Primal 30     
Date:   Jun 26, 2016
#R1#
Chernokov walks into a jab.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice jab there from Chernokov.
Chernokov takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses.
Del Bosque thuds his right hand into Chernokov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Del Bosque has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Del Bosque there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chernokov works Del Bosque's body with a nice hook.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque tries to clinch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a series of punches but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque thuds his right hand into Chernokov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chernokov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chernokov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Bosque cracks Chernokov with an open hand slap.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
Del Bosque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Del Bosque tries to clinch up.
Chernokov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Del Bosque lands with a cross.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Del Bosque throws a big shot that misses.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chernokov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Del Bosque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Bosque connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chernokov momentarily.
Del Bosque misses with a hook.
Chernokov throws a hook but Del Bosque avoids it easily.
Del Bosque might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Chernokov walks into a jab.#T2#
Good exchange - Del Bosque coming out on top.
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!
Chernokov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Bosque tries to clinch up.
Del Bosque takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Del Bosque looks to land a left hand but Chernokov moved out of range nicely.
Del Bosque is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chernokov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Del Bosque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Bosque scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chernokov lands with a nice body punch.
Chernokov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chernokov slips under a jab.
Chernokov tries to counter by clinching up but Del Bosque breaks away and moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque misses with a straight left.
Chernokov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Del Bosque misses.
Del Bosque fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque lands with a hook. Chernokov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Bosque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Del Bosque as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Del Bosque shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chernokov is looking to improve his position.
Chernokov is working hard here to advance position.
Chernokov is refusing to be controlled, as Del Bosque sits in half guard.
Chernokov is looking for a sweep. Del Bosque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chernokov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Bosque wants to control but Chernokov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Del Bosque is thwarting Chernokov's attempts to control the position.
Chernokov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chernokov looking for submissions off his back.
Chernokov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Del Bosque not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Severo Del Bosque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Severo Del Bosque's cut.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Del Bosque loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Del Bosque scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernokov should have avoided that one.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Bosque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chernokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Bosque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab lands there for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a good cross that connects.
Del Bosque misses with a looping left.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Del Bosque.
A big left from Del Bosque misses.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Del Bosque throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Bosque's corner calls for a 1-2. Del Bosque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Del Bosque.
Chernokov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Del Bosque misses with a looping left.#T1#
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Bosque.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.
Del Bosque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Chernokov looks for the body kick but Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Del Bosque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chernokov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Bosque takes a jab right on the kisser.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Del Bosque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexei Chernokov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Bosque works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Del Bosque feints and as Chernokov raises his hands in defense, Del Bosque changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Del Bosque from controlling successfully.
Chernokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Bosque is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Chernokov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Bosque is aware though and is defending well.
Del Bosque wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving.
Del Bosque is pushing down on Chernokov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chernokov is fighting to maintain full guard but Del Bosque has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Bosque works his way into full mount!
Chernokov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Del Bosque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernokov keeps working.
Chernokov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Del Bosque has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chernokov defend it? Del Bosque steps over the head and cranks it - Chernokov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Del Bosque!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Severo Del Bosque!
Severo Del Bosque was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Immortals 24 Champions     
Date:   May 18, 2016
#R1#
Ysengrin lands a slapping body shot.
Ysengrin delivers a nice body kick.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ysengrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin misses with a body kick.
Chernokov walks into a straight right hand from Ysengrin.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin. #TD#
Chernokov dives in and scores a takedown into Ysengrin's guard.
Ysengrin pulls Chernokov in close to prevent any damage.
Ysengrin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ysengrin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing. #T1##ES2#
Ysengrin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chernokov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ysengrin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chernokov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chernokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ysengrin.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chernokov throws a hook but Ysengrin avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Ysengrin is out of range.
Chernokov swings for the body but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Chernokov fails to land the takedown.
Ysengrin dips to his left and cracks Chernokov with an uppercut!
Ysengrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov. #T2##CL2#
Ysengrin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Ysengrin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chernokov shoots and misses
and Ysengrin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ysengrin misses with a straight left.
Chernokov tests Ysengrin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ysengrin throws a body kick that misses.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick which misses Chernokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chernokov tries to avoid it.
Ysengrin throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Chernokov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chernokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ysengrin's head.
Chernokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
Ysengrin kicks off Chernokov and gets to his feet.
Chernokov with a nice cross.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Ysengrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ysengrin throws a counter combo.#T3#
Chernokov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov throws a head kick that misses.
Chernokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chernokov circles away quickly and effectively.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Ysengrin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chernokov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ysengrin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ysengrin lands with a good body shot.
Chernokov shoots for a takedown but Ysengrin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francis Ysengrin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
Chernokov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ysengrin tries to sprawl out of it but Chernokov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ysengrin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Ysengrin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab.
It seemed like Ysengrin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ysengrin slips a jab from Chernokov.
Ysengrin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chernokov with a body shot.
Jab by Ysengrin.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Ysengrin connects with a jab.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ysengrin counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Chernokov is rocked!
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Chernokov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ysengrin jabs at Chernokov's body.
Chernokov seems to have got his legs back now.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ysengrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Jab by Ysengrin.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Ysengrin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ysengrin was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Ysengrin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Ysengrin throws the kick towards the body but Chernokov avoids it.
Ysengrin throws a good cross that connects.
Ysengrin digs a good hook to Chernokov's body.
Ysengrin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chernokov is out of range and Ysengrin settles back down.
Ysengrin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernokov in his tracks.
Ysengrin looks for the body kick but Chernokov saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Chernokov misses with a body shot
and Ysengrin counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Ysengrin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Ysengrin misses with a hook.
Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Chernokov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chernokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ysengrin can pounce on him.
Danga de danga de dang - Chernokov scores with a four punch combination!
Ysengrin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chernokov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chernokov looks for a takedown but Ysengrin sprawls well.
Ysengrin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ysengrin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chernokov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Ysengrin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernokov connects with a crisp jab.
Chernokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Chernokov throws an off balance right hand
and Ysengrin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Ysengrin's head but Ysengrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ysengrin throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ysengrin counters with an outside leg kick.
Ysengrin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ysengrin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chernokov get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Chernokov stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Ysengrin runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Ysengrin!
Francis Ysengrin is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Francis Ysengrin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Immortals 20 Three Belts     
Date:   Apr 13, 2016
#R1#
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Chernokov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chernokov takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov slips a jab from Chernokov.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chernokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov works to advance to full mount. Magomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chernokov lands a big elbow.
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Chernokov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chernokov throws some wild stikes that Magomedov manages to avoid easily.
Magomedov wants to control but Chernokov is having none of it.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chernokov lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Magomedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Magomedov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chernokov.
Chernokov avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the head.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernokov looking to finish with strikes here!
Magomedov is in a horrible position here. Chernokov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magomedov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chernokov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
A nice elbow there by Chernokov.
Chernokov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to control but Chernokov is having none of it.
Chernokov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chernokov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chernokov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magomedov? #ROC2#
Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Chernokov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chernokov lands with some strikes.
Magomedov is in a horrible position here. Chernokov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chernokov connects with a bit shot that sees Magomedov covering up! More strikes from Chernokov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chernokov is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov! Alexei Chernokov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Alexei Chernokov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Immortals 17 Puro vs Cherno     
Date:   Mar 27, 2016
#R1#
Chernokov moves out of range as Puro strikes.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Chernokov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chernokov throwing strikes but Puro manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Chernokov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chernokov wants to control but Puro postures up.
Puro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chernokov's legs.
Puro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chernokov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Puro controlling the position.
Chernokov is trying to get back to half guard.
Chernokov being controlled for a moment.
Puro is looking to take a break and control but Chernokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puro staying calm.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puro wants to stand but Chernokov is controlling his arm.
Puro wants to control but Chernokov is keeping him busy.
Puro controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov tries to buck Puro off but Puro is having none of it.
Puro slows the pace down.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chernokov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puro's best efforts.
Puro trying to control the pace. #T3#
Chernokov is looking to improve his position.
Chernokov is still trying to improve position.
Chernokov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puro stopping the sweep attempt from Chernokov.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Puro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Puro is looking to control Chernokov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puro avoid being mounted?
Chernokov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chernokov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puro pulls Chernokov in close to his closed guard and prevents Chernokov from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Puro moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a nice hook to Puro's body. Puro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
Chernokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puro moves away.
We've been told by Puro's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Puro counters with a nice uppercut.
Puro tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puro avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Chernokov's head.
Chernokov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chernokov misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puro.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puro tried to counter with a leg kick but Chernokov avoided it.
Puro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov with a poor takedown
and Puro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a hook
and Puro counters with a thumping low kick.
Puro connects with a nice looking jab.
Murha Puro is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puro.
Chernokov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernokov avoids a kick to the body.
Chernokov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Puro is looking to slow Chernokov down with leg kicks.
Chernokov lands a body shot.
Puro avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chernokov throws a poor cross that misses
and Puro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Chernokov throws a hook but Puro avoids it easily.
Puro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chernokov lands a nice shot that snaps Puro's head back.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernokov can do to turn this around?
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Puro slips the punch.
Puro thinks about countering with a body kick.
Puro misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Puro lands a front kick.
Puro slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Puro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Chernokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chernokov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chernokov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Chernokov misses with a takedown attempt - Puro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
Puro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puro scoring well with a low kick there.
Chernokov throws a combination that misses
and Puro counters with a solid body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Puro.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Puro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Chernokov misses its intended target.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
Puro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Puro throws a series of punches but Chernokov moves out of range. #TD2#
Chernokov drives through with a takedown into Puro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro pulls Chernokov in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Chernokov passes into half guard.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puro is looking for a sweep. Chernokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chernokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puro's head.
Chernokov throws a strike but Puro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Puro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Puro has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Good leg kick by Puro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Puro scores with a leg kick.
Puro ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Puro drops his hands momentarily and Chernokov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puro moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Puro's shoulder, as Puro tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Puro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD2#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Puro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a strike but Puro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puro seems keen to control Chernokov's posture.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Puro keeps moving.
Chernokov advances position into side control!#T2#
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Puro defending against the ground and pound.
Chernokov cracks Puro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Puro prevents Chernokov from improving position.
Chernokov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chernokov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Puro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Puro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chernokov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Chernokov throws some wild stikes that Puro manages to avoid easily.
Chernokov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chernokov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chernokov thowing shots but they're missing.
Chernokov throws some wild stikes that Puro manages to avoid easily.
Chernokov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Puro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chernokov throws some wild stikes that Puro manages to avoid easily.
Puro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chernokov landing shots from mount. #T4#
Chernokov unloads with some shots from mount but Puro bucks and avoids them well.
Chernokov throws some wild stikes that Puro manages to avoid easily.
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!
Chernokov unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Puro is rocked!
Chernokov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Puro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernokov connects with a bit shot that sees Puro covering up! More strikes from Chernokov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chernokov is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov is the new lightweight champion!
Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Murha Puro had this to say: 'vittu'.

 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
Home
What is MMA Tycoon?
Register
Forgot Details
Contact Us
MMA Affiliate Program
MMA Forum
UFC Chat
MMA Newspaper
Buzz - Social Media
MMA Rankings
MMA T-Shirts
 
Managers online: 926
Total users: 40151
 

 

   
©MMA Tycoon  | Bet MMA  |  Contact  |  Links  |  MMA Chat  
MMA Forum  |  Online (926)
Steam Gaming Group Google+ MMA Tycoon Twitter Facebook MMA Game MMA RSS feed - MMA Tycoon Game's Radio Podcast