PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arkady Chikovani (ranked 2657 p4p, 4702 weight class) and Joker Belingon (ranked 212 p4p, 336 weight class). Arkady Chikovani has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chikovani
vs
Belingon

168 cm
25
150
5 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
150
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arkady Chikovani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joker Belingon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chikovani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belingon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Belingon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chikovani doesn't manage to clinch there - Belingon circles away.
Chikovani shoots in looking for a takedown. Belingon tries to sprawl out of it but Chikovani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belingon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chikovani wants to clinch up but Belingon keeps it at a distance.
Belingon connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belingon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Chikovani clinches up with Belingon and pushes him back against the cage.
Chikovani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chikovani.
Chikovani tries to work over Belingon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belingon lands with a right to the head.
Chikovani misses with a hook from the clinch.

Belingon breaks from the clinch.
Belingon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belingon throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belingon lands a really nice looking cross but Chikovani seems unphased.
Belingon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chikovani wants to clinch.
Belingon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikovani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belingon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chikovani fails with the takedown.
A lazy left from Belingon finds it's target.
Chikovani wants to clinch up but Belingon keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Belingon.
Chikovani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chikovani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chikovani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belingon defends well and Chikovani ends up having to push Belingon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkady Chikovani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chikovani has a couple of punches blocked by Belingon.
Chikovani tries to throw a body punch but Belingon avoids it by throwing Chikovani back against the cage.
Belingon lands a shoulder strike.
Belingon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belingon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chikovani misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belingon.
Belingon blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belingon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikovani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belingon working aggressively here.

Belingon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belingon works Chikovani's body with a nice hook.
Chikovani is looking to clinch but Belingon is avoiding it.
Belingon connects with a body shot that sends Chikovani's belly button to the back.
Chikovani tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chikovani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chikovani sets himself, and Belingon steps forward looking for the clinch! Chikovani avoids it this time.
Chikovani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belingon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chikovani tries to close the distance and clinch but Belingon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chikovani wants to clinch.
Belingon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belingon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belingon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chikovani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Belingon swats away the attempt to clinch by Chikovani.
Belingon wants to counter the offense by Chikovani and move into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belingon connects with a nice looking jab.
Belingon connects with a crisp jab.
Chikovani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belingon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belingon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Chikovani moves into the clinch.
Belingon lands with a right to the head.

Belingon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belingon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belingon's corner calls for a 1-2. Belingon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Belingon catches Chikovani right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belingon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chikovani is looking to clinch.
Belingon tries to counter with a clinch but Chikovani shakes him off and moves away.
Belingon punishes Chikovani's body with a nice straight punch.
Chikovani fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chikovani is defended easily by Belingon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belingon stuns Chikovani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belingon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belingon throws out a powerful jab.
Chikovani shoots in looking for a takedown. Belingon tries to sprawl out of it but Chikovani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belingon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belingon keeps the fight on the outside.
Chikovani wants to clinch up but Belingon keeps it at a distance.
Chikovani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chikovani wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikovani tries to close the distance and clinch but Belingon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chikovani wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joker Belingon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chikovani tries to clinch but Belingon is having none of it.
Belingon connects with a looping right hand.
Chikovani walks into a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belingon.
Chikovani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chikovani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belingon lunges at Chikovani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chikovani's hand.
Chikovani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belingon's waist but Belingon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chikovani off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Belingon as Chikovani shoots in.
Chikovani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chikovani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belingon to score with a decent uppercut.
Belingon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chikovani gets a clinch.
Belingon blocks a body shot from Chikovani.
Belingon wants to break free but Chikovani has control.
Chikovani misses with a punch on the inside.
Chikovani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chikovani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belingon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Belingon breaks the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice straight punches there by Belingon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belingon.
Belingon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belingon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belingon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chikovani doesn't manage to clinch there - Belingon circles away.
Chikovani shoots for a double leg takedown but Belingon sprawls well. He's pushed Chikovani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkady Chikovani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chikovani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belingon wants to counter with a clinch but Chikovani pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belingon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chikovani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chikovani sets himself, and Belingon steps forward looking for the clinch! Chikovani avoids it this time.
Joker Belingon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belingon lands with a right hand.
Belingon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arkady Chikovani 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.
Nice cross by Belingon.

Chikovani is rocked!
Chikovani darts in looking for a takedown but Belingon gets double underhooks and turns Chikovani into the cage.
Belingon tries to counter with a clinch but Chikovani shakes him off and moves away.
Arkady Chikovani has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Belingon.

Belingon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Chikovani with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikovani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chikovani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Chikovani has Belingon up against the cage in a clinch.

Belingon breaks the clinch.
Chikovani tries to clinch but Belingon is having none of it.
Chikovani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belingon lands with a shot to the body.
Chikovani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belingon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chikovani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chikovani. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chikovani tries to clinch but Belingon is having none of it.
Chikovani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chikovani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Chikovani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belingon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belingon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chikovani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belingon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chikovani fails with the takedown.
Chikovani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good standup being displayed there by Belingon as he connects with a hook.
Chikovani tries to clinch up but Belingon circles away and keeps his distance.
Chikovani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belingon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chikovani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chikovani seems to have got his legs back now.
Chikovani has a takedown stuffed.
Belingon wants to counter the offense by Chikovani and move into the clinch position.
Chikovani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belingon connects with a crisp jab.
Belingon cracks Chikovani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belingon scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belingon scores with a shot to the body.
Belingon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belingon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belingon cracks Chikovani with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Chikovani falls to his knees and Belingon doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joker Belingon!