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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernishev (ranked 5297 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Salazar (ranked 5244 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernishev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar moves into the clinch.
Chernishev controlling the action here for a moment.
Chernishev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chernishev misses with the combination.
Salazar misses with a takedown attempt - Chernishev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salazar clinches up against the cage.
Chernishev wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar tries to throw a body punch but Chernishev avoids it by throwing Salazar back against the cage.
Chernishev stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chernishev as Salazar tries to tie him up.
Chernishev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chernishev breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Chernishev. Beautiful body shot.
Salazar is looking to clinch.
Salazar doesn't manage to clinch there - Chernishev circles away.
Chernishev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chernishev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salazar's half guard.
Salazar is looking for a sweep. Chernishev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chernishev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Salazar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salazar is not content to let Chernishev control the position.
Chernishev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salazar taking some punishment here, with Chernishev in his half guard.
Salazar actively working from the bottom here.
Chernishev is nestled in close to Salazar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chernishev in particular looking to stall.
Salazar is not content to let Chernishev control the position.
Chernishev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chernishev is nestled in close to Salazar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Salazar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chernishev pulls his head out easily.
Salazar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chernishev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salazar keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looking for submissions off his back.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Salazar wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernishev connects with a nice short shot to Salazar's temple.
Salazar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chernishev pulls his head out easily.
Chernishev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chernishev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salazar is rocked!
Nice strikes from Chernishev there.
Salazar is still in real trouble! Can Chernishev finish him?
Chernishev drops an elbow to the side of Salazar's head.
Salazar tries to roll over but Chernishev keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernishev connects with a nice short shot to Salazar's temple.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernishev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chernishev is keen to just control but Salazar is a slippery customer.
Chernishev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chernishev winds up and cracks Salazar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar is pressing down on Chernishev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chernishev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Salazar seems to have recovered his senses.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chernishev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chernishev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salazar can do to turn this around?
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Chernishev does no damage.
Chernishev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chernishev digs a good body shot into Salazar's ribs.
Chernishev lands a jab to Salazar's midsection.
Chernishev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chernishev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salazar's head backwards.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch but Chernishev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salazar shoots for a double leg takedown but Chernishev sprawls well. He's pushed Salazar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salazar is looking to clinch but Chernishev is avoiding it.
Salazar moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salazar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chernishev walks away with a smile on his face. Salazar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the head.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chernishev closes the distance and clinches up with Salazar, looking for a takedown. Chernishev pushes Salazar against the cage but Salazar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salazar takes the fight into the clinch.
Chernishev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salazar misses with some punches.
Chernishev lands a right hand.
Salazar misses with an elbow strike.
Salazar stalling against the cage.
Salazar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chernishev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sergey Chernishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Salazar.
The referee calls for Chernishev to work.
Chernishev avoids a wild elbow strike from Salazar.
Salazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernishev has Salazar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chernishev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Salazar tumbling to the mat - Chernishev dives into Salazar's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev connects with a couple of short punches.
Chernishev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salazar is looking for a triangle but Chernishev pushes his legs off easily.
Salazar has momentary wrist control but Chernishev slips an elbow through the middle.
Salazar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chernishev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salazar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chernishev is aware though and is defending well.
Chernishev cracks Salazar with a solid left hand.
Chernishev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Our spies down at at School of Hard Knocks inform us that Salazar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chernishev postures up and lands a big shot to Salazar's brow.
Chernishev landing some decent shots from guard.
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev landing some decent shots from guard.
Chernishev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Salazar's head.
Chernishev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salazar has his foot on Chernishev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chernishev works his way back into a safe position though.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chernishev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Chernishev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chernishev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salazar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernishev manages to get himself to full guard.
Chernishev has his hands on Salazar's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chernishev delivers a nice body kick.
Chernishev swings for the body but Salazar moves out of range.
Chernishev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salazar misses the jab.
Salazar is looking to clinch.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chernishev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salazar tries to clinch but Chernishev moves out of range.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chernishev scoring well with a low kick there.
Salazar misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salazar defends it nicely.
Salazar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salazar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chernishev, right into the meat.
Chernishev keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Salazar avoids it well and moves away.
Chernishev swats away the attempt to clinch by Salazar.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Salazar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salazar is looking to clinch but Chernishev is avoiding it.
Chernishev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Chernishev circles away.
Chernishev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernishev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chernishev is looking to wear down Salazar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Chernishev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chernishev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chernishev keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salazar wants to clinch.
Chernishev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salazar's head.
Salazar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chernishev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salazar is looking to sweep but instead, Chernishev has passed into half guard.
Salazar strikes from the bottom but Chernishev uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Check out the look on Chernishev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chernishev looks up at the clock and then as Salazar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chernishev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Chernishev landing a few strikes.
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
Salazar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Chernishev is trying to control the action in half guard but Salazar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salazar wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Chernishev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chernishev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Chernishev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chernishev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Chernishev!
A victorious Sergey Chernishev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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pop
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