PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernyshevsky has chosen The Sisters of Mercy -- Lucretia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gago
vs
Chernyshevsky

186 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Gago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernyshevsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gago lands with a hook. Chernyshevsky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chernyshevsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chernyshevsky lands a head shot.
Gago avoids a kick to the body.
Igor Gago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gago dives in and grabs Chernyshevsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chernyshevsky pushes down on Gago's head and hops out.
Gago shoots in for a double leg but Chernyshevsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernyshevsky.
Gago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chernyshevsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gago somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chernyshevsky sprawls well. Chernyshevsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gago gets slowly back to his feet.
Gago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chernyshevsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gago looks for a takedown but Chernyshevsky sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Chernyshevsky. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chernyshevsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gago on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernyshevsky.
Gago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chernyshevsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Gago misses with a takedown attempt - Chernyshevsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gago shoots for a double leg takedown but Chernyshevsky sprawls well. He's pushed Gago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chernyshevsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Gago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chernyshevsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gago somewhat.
Chernyshevsky cracks a nice hook into Gago's ribs.
Chernyshevsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chernyshevsky's waist but Chernyshevsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gago off to one side.
Gago with a poor takedown
letting Chernyshevsky counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky lands with a nice body punch.
Gago throws a jab when Chernyshevsky was well out of range.
Gago shoots in but Chernyshevsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gago is breathing heavily.
Chernyshevsky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Chernyshevsky. That snapped Gago's head back.
Chernyshevsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chernyshevsky jabs at Gago's body.
Gago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Chernyshevsky.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chernyshevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chernyshevsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chernyshevsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky lands a body shot.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chernyshevsky sprawls well. Chernyshevsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gago gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Gago or perhaps it was just good defense by Chernyshevsky which made him look bad.
Chernyshevsky lands with a cross.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gago. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chernyshevsky cracks Gago with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chernyshevsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Gago does no damage.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chernyshevsky as he jumps to the side.
Gago on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chernyshevsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Chernyshevsky lands a leg kick that knocks Gago off balance momentarily.
Gago takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Chernyshevsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gago's head backwards.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gago's sensitive parts.
Gago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chernyshevsky is fending him off so far but Gago persists. Nope, Chernyshevsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Gago shoots and misses
and Chernyshevsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chernyshevsky counters with a nice body shot.
Gago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chernyshevsky - the referee stops the clock and Gago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chernyshevsky. Gago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chernyshevsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky lands a jab to the head.
Chernyshevsky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chernyshevsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gago's hands.
Gago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chernyshevsky - the referee stops the clock and Gago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chernyshevsky. Gago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky 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.

Gago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chernyshevsky.
Gago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chernyshevsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gago somewhat.
Chernyshevsky scores with a one two! Gago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chernyshevsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Chernyshevsky catches Gago right on the button with a cross.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernyshevsky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Igor Gago has been cut.
Gago shoots for a double leg takedown but Chernyshevsky sprawls well. He's pushed Gago'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 Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernyshevsky dips to his left and cracks Gago with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chernyshevsky as he jumps to the side.
Chernyshevsky throws out a powerful jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Chernyshevsky as he connects with a hook.
Chernyshevsky lands with a nice body punch.
Chernyshevsky lands an overhand right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gago.
Chernyshevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky with a hook.
Chernyshevsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chernyshevsky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Gago is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Chernyshevsky.
Oh Gago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernyshevsky lands a nice hook to Gago's body. Gago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gago seems to have got his legs back now.
Gago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Chernyshevsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gago looks for a takedown but Chernyshevsky sprawls well.
Chernyshevsky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gago under the eye.
Nice body punch from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky lands a jab to Gago's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago shoots in and drives through. Chernyshevsky sprawls well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chernyshevsky - the referee stops the clock and Gago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chernyshevsky. Gago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chernyshevsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Chernyshevsky jabs Gago to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Chernyshevsky moves into the clinch.
Chernyshevsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chernyshevsky digs a right hand underneath Gago's ribcage. Gago let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Chernyshevsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gago shoots for a takedown but Chernyshevsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chernyshevsky thuds a left hand into Gago's body.
A punch lands to the side of Gago 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago fails with a takedown attempt.
Chernyshevsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gago's head backwards.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chernyshevsky as he avoids it easily.
Gago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gago dodges the punch combination from Chernyshevsky.
Gago fails with the takedown.
Chernyshevsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chernyshevsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gago's calf.
Nice jab there from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernyshevsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Chernyshevsky moves into the clinch.

Chernyshevsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chernyshevsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chernyshevsky tries to avoid it but Gago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chernyshevsky to the ground. Chernyshevsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gago shoots in for a double leg but Chernyshevsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernyshevsky.
Nice body kick from Chernyshevsky.
Gago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chernyshevsky is looking to slow Gago down with leg kicks.
Chernyshevsky delivers a nice body kick.
Chernyshevsky scores with a hook.
Chernyshevsky throws a leg kick which misses Gago's front leg but catches the back leg as Gago tries to avoid it.
Gago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernyshevsky.
Gago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chernyshevsky feints and then cracks Gago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gago down.
Gago looks to land a right hand but Chernyshevsky moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chernyshevsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Gago's cut.
That's time! Gago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chernyshevsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gago.
Gago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chernyshevsky but Chernyshevsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That kick from Chernyshevsky tenderised Gago's leg. Gago is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Gago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernyshevsky lands a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chernyshevsky. That's going to slow Gago down.
Chernyshevsky lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for Gago with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernyshevsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chernyshevsky.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Chernyshevsky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernyshevsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gago takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chernyshevsky throws a nice looking combination but Gago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick there by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gago walks into a jab.
Gago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Chernyshevsky finds it's target.
Chernyshevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gago.
Chernyshevsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Chernyshevsky rushes Gago and presses him up against the cage.
Chernyshevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chernyshevsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Gago backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky lands a shoulder 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!
Chernyshevsky is pressed up against the cage. Gago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chernyshevsky down to the mat. Chernyshevsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gago shoots in looking for a takedown but Chernyshevsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chernyshevsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernyshevsky sizes up Gago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gago misses with a takedown attempt
and Chernyshevsky counters with a head kick.
A left and a right from Chernyshevsky both land. Nice combination.
Chernyshevsky scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch lands to the side of Gago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernyshevsky cracks Gago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but Chernyshevsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chernyshevsky tests Gago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gago shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky jabs at Gago's body.
Chernyshevsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chernyshevsky connects with a leg kick. Gago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chernyshevsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chernyshevsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chernyshevsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Gago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chernyshevsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gago has time to react.
Gago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck for Gago with that takedown attempt.
Chernyshevsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice hook to Gago's body. Gago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but Chernyshevsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chernyshevsky lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chernyshevsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gago dives in and grabs Chernyshevsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chernyshevsky pushes down on Gago's head and hops out.
Chernyshevsky with a hook.
Chernyshevsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chernyshevsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chernyshevsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chernyshevsky cracks the inside of Gago's front leg.
Igor Gago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernyshevsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chernyshevsky lands a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chernyshevsky 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
In his post fight interview, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky gave a big smile as he said 'I'll tear your empire down.'.