PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Nestar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriy Tchernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Nestar
vs
Tchernov

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Nestar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriy Tchernov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nestar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tchernov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Tchernov has managed to clinch.
Nestar can't get the takedown.

Tchernov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tchernov shoots in for a double leg but Nestar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nestar misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tchernov.
Nestar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tchernov as he avoids it easily.

Tchernov scores with a takedown into Nestar's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tchernov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tchernov wants to stand but Nestar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nestar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tchernov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tchernov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tchernov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Tchernov is working for a submission of some sort.
Nestar looks like he's trying to stand up.

Tchernov stands up and beckons Nestar to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchernov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tchernov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nestar.
Nestar wants to clinch

and Tchernov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nestar!
Tchernov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tchernov trying to control but Nestar is having none of it.
Tchernov working Nestar over with strikes here.
Nestar is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchernov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tchernov with shots to the head and body - Nestar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tchernov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nestar's face.
Nestar is in a horrible position here. Tchernov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Rock Nestar has been cut.
Tchernov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nestar's face.
The referee warns Nestar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tchernov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Rock Nestar's cut is getting worse.
Nestar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tchernov on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchernov lands with some strikes.

Rock Nestar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
BOOM! Tchernov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tchernov with good strikes from the mount here!
Tchernov with good strikes from the mount here!
Tchernov punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tchernov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tchernov lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriy Tchernov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Nestar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tchernov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nestar is trying to defend but Tchernov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Tchernov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nestar tries to clinch up

and Tchernov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tchernov.
Tchernov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tchernov stands and throws Nestar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nestar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nestar tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tchernov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchernov is looking to take a break and control but Nestar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tchernov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Tchernov decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Tchernov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tchernov working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchernov trying to control the action but Nestar is working from the bottom.
Tchernov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nestar to see if he's OK.
Tchernov trying to control the action but Nestar is working from the bottom.

Tchernov decides to stand back up. Tchernov steps back and let's Nestar get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tchernov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tchernov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nestar counters with a two punch combo.
Nestar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tchernov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nestar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tchernov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tchernov throws a nice head kick!
Nestar with a poor takedown

and Tchernov counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Nestar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tchernov manages to break the clinch.

Tchernov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tchernov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tchernov wants to control the pace but Nestar is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tchernov throwing strikes here but Nestar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tchernov landing shots from mount.
Tchernov tries to control but Nestar wriggling away.
Tchernov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tchernov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tchernov lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriy Tchernov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rock Nestar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tchernov shoots for a double leg takedown but Nestar sprawls well. He's pushed Tchernov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Tchernov rushes Nestar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tchernov stops a takedown attempt from Nestar.
Tchernov tries for a takedown. No joy.

Tchernov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock Nestar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nestar throws a leg kick

and Tchernov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Tchernov stands up and waves to Nestar to follow him.

Tchernov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tchernov is putting a hurting on Nestar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nestar is trying to escape the position but Tchernov is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchernov scoring with punches from side control.
Tchernov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nestar being controlled for a moment.
Tchernov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Tchernov decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tchernov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nestar.
Nestar looks to clinch

and Tchernov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Tchernov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nestar to stand up.
Tchernov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rock Nestar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriy Tchernov.

Tchernov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tchernov showed some decent athleticism there.
Nestar wants to control but Tchernov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nestar wants to get back to full guard.

Tchernov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nestar.
A jab from Nestar does it's job there.

Tchernov gets the takedown into side control.

Tchernov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nestar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tchernov lands a nice forearm strike.
Nestar is looking for a sweep.
Tchernov grinds an elbow into Nestar's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tchernov has an Americana. Nestar didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tchernov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tchernov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Uriy Tchernov!