PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morgan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Cash - Hurt. Chernyshevsky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Sisters of Mercy -- Lucretia. Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morgan
vs
Chernyshevsky

185 cm
28
194 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

BeastMode
Cripplers Corner

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan tries to land a leg kick but Chernyshevsky saw it coming and moves away.
Chernyshevsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Morgan has managed to clinch.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan tries to work over Chernyshevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernyshevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Chernyshevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Chernyshevsky lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Chernyshevsky.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chernyshevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Chernyshevsky avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chernyshevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernyshevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice uppercut.
Chernyshevsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernyshevsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Chernyshevsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chernyshevsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chernyshevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Chernyshevsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chernyshevsky is defending well for now.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Chernyshevsky controls the action.
Chernyshevsky working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan stalling in the clinch but Chernyshevsky improves position.
Chernyshevsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Chernyshevsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernyshevsky has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
A short uppercut from Chernyshevsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Chernyshevsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chernyshevsky works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Chernyshevsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morgan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chernyshevsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice hook to Morgan's body. Morgan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chernyshevsky lands an overhand right.
Chernyshevsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernyshevsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chernyshevsky throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Chernyshevsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chernyshevsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernyshevsky thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Chernyshevsky checks a leg kick.
Chernyshevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chernyshevsky. Chernyshevsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Morgan scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernyshevsky should have avoided that one.
Chernyshevsky blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Chernyshevsky counters with an inside leg kick.
Chernyshevsky lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chernyshevsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan walks into a left hand.

Morgan forces Chernyshevsky back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernyshevsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chernyshevsky avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Chernyshevsky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Chernyshevsky.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Chernyshevsky controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chernyshevsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
A hook to the body from Chernyshevsky.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Chernyshevsky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morgan leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Chernyshevsky avoids the damage to the body.
Chernyshevsky is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chernyshevsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chernyshevsky works the jab nicely.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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 darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage.
Chernyshevsky is working Morgan over against the cage.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chernyshevsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky misses with a double jab.
Chernyshevsky lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernyshevsky throws a good cross that connects.
Chernyshevsky looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming.
Chernyshevsky jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morgan moves forwards but Chernyshevsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernyshevsky cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chernyshevsky misses with a low kick as Morgan jumps back.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernyshevsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernyshevsky avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan scores with a head kick.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Morgan's head coaches at Nights Watch MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses

and Chernyshevsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hook to the body lands for Chernyshevsky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan can't break the clinch.
Morgan with a knee to the head.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Chernyshevsky has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
Chernyshevsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chernyshevsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Chernyshevsky lands a shoulder strike.
Morgan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chernyshevsky is defending well for now.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Chernyshevsky controls the action.
Good body shot from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Chernyshevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Chernyshevsky misses with the head strike.
Chernyshevsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chernyshevsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Chernyshevsky.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chernyshevsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chernyshevsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernyshevsky is working Morgan over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chernyshevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Chernyshevsky tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernyshevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Chernyshevsky on the inside.
Chernyshevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chernyshevsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chernyshevsky scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Chernyshevsky on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernyshevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chernyshevsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Chernyshevsky lands with a right to the head.
Chernyshevsky misses with a body punch.
Chernyshevsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Morgan is rocked!
Chernyshevsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Chernyshevsky.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chernyshevsky.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.
Chernyshevsky is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chernyshevsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chernyshevsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Chernyshevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Chernyshevsky swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Chernyshevsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Morgan takes the fight into the clinch.
Morgan is looking to break free of the clinch but Chernyshevsky has double underhooks.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chernyshevsky lands a shot to the body.
Chernyshevsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan lands a good knee to the midsection. Chernyshevsky won't want to take too many of those.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chernyshevsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but Chernyshevsky blocks with his arms.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chernyshevsky tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Chernyshevsky.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Morgan breaks the clinch.
Chernyshevsky blocks a low kick nicely.
Chernyshevsky thows a left - swing and a miss!

Chernyshevsky rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.
Chernyshevsky misses with the head strike.
Chernyshevsky lands a right hand.
Chernyshevsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernyshevsky misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chernyshevsky.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morgan.
Morgan blocks an uppercut.
Morgan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morgan landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chernyshevsky as Morgan tries to tie him up.
Chernyshevsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Chernyshevsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chernyshevsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Chernyshevsky is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Chernyshevsky. That snapped Morgan's head back.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan tries to score with a low kick but Chernyshevsky moves his leg out of the way.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Chernyshevsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Chernyshevsky tries to avoid it.
Chernyshevsky tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morgan tries to clinch but Chernyshevsky moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Chernyshevsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chernyshevsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Chernyshevsky checks the leg kick.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Chernyshevsky circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Chernyshevsky finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Chernyshevsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Dexter Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernyshevsky scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chernyshevsky slips under a jab.
Morgan tried to score with a low kick but Chernyshevsky checks it.
Chernyshevsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
Chernyshevsky scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chernyshevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernyshevsky manages to avoid it.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Chernyshevsky saw that one coming.
Morgan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Chernyshevsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Chernyshevsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chernyshevsky can pounce on him.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Chernyshevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chernyshevsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chernyshevsky throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Chernyshevsky throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.

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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
Post fight, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky took to the microphone: 'I'll tear your empire down.'.