PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sweeney McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chernokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernokov has chosen Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McIntyre
vs
Chernokov

178 cm
25
159 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

174 cm
26
159 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sweeney McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre lands with a nice combination. Chernokov backs away looking to recover.
Chernokov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chernokov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chernokov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McIntyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Chernokov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
Chernokov stuns McIntyre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chernokov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov goes for a double leg but McIntyre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McIntyre continues to drive forward.
Chernokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McIntyre on the side of the head.
McIntyre looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
No joy there for McIntyre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McIntyre throws a predictable looking body shot

and Chernokov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chernokov.
McIntyre has Chernokov pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McIntyre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chernokov tries to stall but McIntyre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but McIntyre won't allow it.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre has Chernokov pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McIntyre tries to circle away but Chernokov has him pinned against the cage.
McIntyre is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McIntyre looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McIntyre.

That's two 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.
McIntyre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

McIntyre breaks the clinch.
McIntyre throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov shoots in but McIntyre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sweeney McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chernokov.
McIntyre misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov walks into a stiff left hand from McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
Chernokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McIntyre throws a right hand that misses
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chernokov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McIntyre.
Nice cross by McIntyre.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
McIntyre walks into a straight right hand from Chernokov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov slips a straight right by McIntyre.
Chernokov scores with a decent looking hook.
Chernokov lands the left hand.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
McIntyre connects with the punch.
McIntyre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chernokov has time to react.
Chernokov darts in looking for a takedown but McIntyre gets double underhooks and turns Chernokov into the cage.

Chernokov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McIntyre!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McIntyre prevents Chernokov from improving position.
McIntyre tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chernokov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chernokov scoring with strikes but McIntyre is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre is in all sorts of trouble here.
McIntyre blocking the ground and pound.
Chernokov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chernokov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McIntyre is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Chernokov connects with a massive shot to the dome!

McIntyre is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McIntyre tries a head kick but it misses.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
McIntyre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a one two combo.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
McIntyre throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre throws a body kick that misses

and Chernokov moves into the clinch.
McIntyre looking to stall.

Chernokov jumps guard and drags McIntyre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre stopping the sweep attempt from Chernokov.
McIntyre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chernokov keeping full guard, as McIntyre tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chernokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McIntyre defends well.
Chernokov has a closed guard, preventing McIntyre from standing up.
McIntyre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McIntyre wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chernokov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McIntyre connects with a body shot that sends Chernokov's belly button to the back.
McIntyre throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
Sweeney McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McIntyre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
McIntyre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McIntyre misses with a double jab.
And Chernokov tries to counter it with a takedown but McIntyre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McIntyre throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
McIntyre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chernokov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McIntyre throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.

Chernokov instigates a clinch.
McIntyre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McIntyre stalling in the clinch but Chernokov improves position.
Chernokov works on McIntyre's body with a couple of short punches.
Chernokov being controlled against the cage.
McIntyre stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McIntyre for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McIntyre is looking to control Chernokov's arms but Chernokov gets an underhook and turns him. Now McIntyre has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sweeney McIntyre.
Chernokov slips a straight right by McIntyre.
Sweeney McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIntyre misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
McIntyre loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
McIntyre misses with a double jab

and Chernokov counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chernokov as McIntyre tries to tie him up.
McIntyre is pushing Chernokov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McIntyre wants to get back to striking at distance but Chernokov won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chernokov as McIntyre tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Chernokov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sweeney McIntyre.
McIntyre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McIntyre just misses with a punch to the body.

Chernokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chernokov tries to score a body lock takedown but McIntyre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sweeney McIntyre dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McIntyre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sweeney McIntyre is winning the standup battle so far.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McIntyre defends it well.
McIntyre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Chernokov instigates a clinch.
McIntyre is stalling here.
Chernokov scores with a nice hook to the head.
McIntyre stalling in the clinch but Chernokov improves position.
McIntyre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McIntyre is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Chernokov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through McIntyre's hands, connecting with McIntyre's forehead.
McIntyre is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov throws a strike but McIntyre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chernokov stands up over McIntyre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernokov scoring with some ground and pound.
McIntyre looking to control.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
McIntyre controlling Chernokov's posture.
Chernokov stands up over McIntyre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McIntyre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre looking to control.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but McIntyre has wrist control.
McIntyre wants to hit a switch here but Chernokov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McIntyre there!
McIntyre is in all sorts of trouble here.
McIntyre is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McIntyre's face.
Chernokov throwing strikes but McIntyre recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McIntyre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through McIntyre's hands, connecting with McIntyre's forehead.
Chernokov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernokov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McIntyre defending well though.
McIntyre tries to get to full guard but Chernokov has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov working the head and body with strikes.
Chernokov lands with a punch from half guard.
McIntyre is trying is best to control the position here.
McIntyre trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chernokov manages to pass to mount!
McIntyre tries to hold on but Chernokov postures up.
BOOM! Chernokov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh McIntyre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernokov cracks McIntyre with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
After winning the bout, Alexei Chernokov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.