PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekhov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, КАТЮШA. John Jamison told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Chekhov
vs
Jamison

169 cm
32
142 lbs
26 - 10 - 2

175 cm
32
145 lbs
29 - 19 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Jamison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jamison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Jamison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov 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.
Jamison misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the body.
Jamison cracks Chekhov with a good jab.
Chekhov tries to land a body kick
and Jamison counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Jamison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekhov moves away.
Jamison throws a body kick that misses.
Chekhov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jamison looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Jamison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy body kick from Jamison
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jamison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chekhov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Jamison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chekhov!
Chekhov is not content to let Jamison control the position.
You can see the frustration on Chekhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jamison scoring with punches from side control.

Jamison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jamison throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chekhov is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov taking a bit of punishment here - Jamison scoring with strikes.
Chekhov is trying to improve his position.
Chekhov is not content to let Jamison control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhov is trying to control Jamison's posture but Jamison avoids it.
Jamison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chekhov keeps working.
Chekhov struggling a bit here.

Jamison goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chekhov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jamison but great work by Chekhov.
Jamison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Jamison is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chekhov is looking to take a break and control but Jamison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamison is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jamison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jamison being controlled for a moment.
Jamison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chekhov trying to control the action but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Chekhov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jamison will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jamison is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chekhov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jamison working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jamison 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.

Jamison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jamison has time to react.
Jamison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekhov. That did some damage!
Chekhov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekhov moves away.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Jamison.
Jamison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chekhov throws a right hand that Jamison ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamison also avoids with ease.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamison is just out of range.
Jamison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chekhov is looking to wear down Jamison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Jamison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Jamison moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Chekhov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison wants to land a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Jamison misses with a body kick.
Jamison swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jamison can pounce on him.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy body kick from Jamison
and Chekhov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jamison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Chekhov takes one to the chin there.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chekhov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.
Jamison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chekhov. That's going to slow Jamison down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov throws a big shot that misses.
Jamison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Jamison.
Chekhov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chekhov lands with an uppercut that bounces Jamison off the cage and back into range.
Jamison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chekhov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Jamison misses
and Chekhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chekhov wants to slow Jamison down by chopping away at his legs.
Chekhov keeps Jamison at a distance using the push kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jamison.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Jamison slaps the foot to one side.
Jamison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jamison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jamison.
Chekhov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is looking to slow Chekhov down with leg kicks.
Chekhov throws a combination. Jamison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jamison misses with a body shot.
Jamison misses with a straight right.
Chekhov checks a low kick from Jamison.
Jamison scores with a jab. Chekhov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jamison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekhov.
Chekhov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch but Chekhov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jamison takes one to the side of the head.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Jamison misses.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jamison throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamison misses with a leg kick.
Jamison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jamison misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jamison throws a leg kick but Chekhov checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Chekhov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chekhov cracks Jamison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jamison looks to land a left hand but Chekhov moved out of range nicely.
Chekhov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jamison's calf.
Chekhov misses with a head kick.
Chekhov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jamison.
Jamison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Jamison moves out of range easily.
Jamison wants to clinch up but Chekhov keeps it at a distance.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jamison misses with a body kick.
Chekhov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jamison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chekhov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekhov.
Jamison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chekhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jamison moves out of range of the body kick.
Jamison throws a lazy body kick
and Chekhov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jamison's knee momentarily.
Jamison scores with a hook.

Jamison shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chekhov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jamison lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chekhov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Jamison wants to control but Chekhov is keeping him busy.
Chekhov is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov is not content to let Jamison control the position.
Chekhov is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chekhov some visible discomfort.
Chekhov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jamison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jamison works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jamison raining down shots from the mount!
John Jamison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jamison trying to control but Chekhov is having none of it.
Chekhov is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chekhov looks a forlorn figure.
Chekhov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jamison tries to control but Chekhov wriggling away.
Chekhov working to try and regain half guard.
Jamison wants to control the pace but Chekhov is squirming around nicely.
Jamison in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov can't escape the position.
Chekhov wants to control but Jamison is having none of it.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position but Jamison isn't that keen on the idea.
Chekhov wants to control but Jamison is having none of it.
Jamison trying to control but Chekhov is having none of it.
Chekhov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison controlling his opponent.
Chekhov tries to hold on but Jamison postures up.
Jamison landing punches.
Chekhov tries to hold on but Jamison postures up.
Jamison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jamison wants to control the pace but Chekhov is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chekhov gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jamison connects with a body shot that sends Chekhov's belly button to the back.
Jamison looks to land a body kick but Chekhov moved away.
Chekhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamison pushes Chekhov away with a front kick.

Chekhov gets caught napping as Jamison dives in and scores a takedown. Chekhov manages to retain guard.
Jamison is fighting to break Chekhov's control of his arms but Chekhov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chekhov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jamison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chekhov trying to keep a closed guard but Jamison is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Chekhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov trying to keep a closed guard but Jamison is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jamison trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jamison.
Jamison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Jamison.
Jamison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Jamison.
Jamison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chekhov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jamison throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jamison moves out of range of the body kick.
Chekhov tried to score with a low kick but Jamison checks it.
It seemed like Jamison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chekhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Jamison saw that one coming.
And Jamison tries to counter it with a takedown but Chekhov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jamison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chekhov throws a chopping leg kick but Jamison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
Chekhov works Jamison's body with a nice hook.
Jamison digs a good body shot into Chekhov's ribs.
Jamison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chekhov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chekhov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jamison's calf.
Jamison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekhov.
Chekhov moves out of range as Jamison throws a body kick.
Chekhov slips a jab from Jamison.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jamison.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jamison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jamison tries to counter by closing the distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jamison.
Jamison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jamison slows the pace down.
Chekhov is looking for a sweep.
Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Chekhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chekhov manages to get back to half guard.
Chekhov is positioning himself well to prevent Jamison advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov taking some punishment here, with Jamison in his half guard.
Jamison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jamison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chekhov is staying active underneath Jamison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chekhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jamison is working away from the top position though.

Chekhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jamison pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jamison lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Jamison 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.
Chekhov is doing well to control the position and prevent Jamison from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jamison dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Chekhov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chekhov feints and then cracks Jamison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jamison down.
Chekhov tries to work over Jamison's front leg with a kick but Jamison checks it.
Chekhov is looking to score with low kicks.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jamison.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Jamison moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Chekhov. No joy for Jamison on that attempt.
Chekhov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chekhov slips under a jab from Jamison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov tries to move into range but Jamison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chekhov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from Jamison lands.
Jamison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison misses with a hook to the body
enabling Chekhov to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.

Jamison darts in and clinches Chekhov up against the cage.
Chekhov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
A short right from Chekhov.
Jamison working aggressively here.
Jamison tries to pull guard but Chekhov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Chekhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chekhov misses with a body punch.
Chekhov tries to work over Jamison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chekhov scores with a shoulder strike.
Jamison jumps guard but Chekhov stands there with Jamison around his waist. Jamison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jamison.
Jamison is trying to pull guard but Chekhov has him pressed against the cage.
Anton Chekhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
A short left from Chekhov.
A shot in the inside from Jamison.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Chekhov controls his hands.
Chekhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John Jamison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chekhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekhov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jamison.
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!
Jamison lands a body punch.
Jamison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chekhov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands with a right to the head.
Chekhov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamison's elbow.
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is looking to control Jamison's arms but Jamison gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chekhov has his back to the cage.

Jamison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chekhov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jamison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Jamison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jamison throws a shot from downtown. Chekhov moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jamison checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jamison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jamison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chekhov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jamison.
Chekhov keeps Jamison at a distance using the push kick.
Jamison moves out of range of the leg kick from Chekhov.
Jamison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chekhov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jamison. That one must have hurt.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch but Chekhov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jamison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg 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!
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamison is just out of range.
Jamison steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jamison looks for the body kick but Chekhov saw that one coming.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick.
As Jamison backs away, Chekhov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jamison throws a looping overhand right but Chekhov ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chekhov!

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jamison 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jamison!
A very excited looking John Jamison 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.