PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chernokov (ranked 621 p4p, 81 weight class) and Chang Thong Song (ranked 849 p4p, 102 weight class). Chernokov comes to the cage accompanied by Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chernokov
vs
Thong Song

174 cm
29
159 lbs
18 - 11 - 2

176 cm
31
167 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thong Song.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thong Song moves away.
Thong Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Thong Song.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thong Song tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chernokov swivels and escapes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chernokov.
Thong Song sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thong Song has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernokov is working away from the top position though.
Thong Song makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thong Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chernokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thong Song working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thong Song working for a triangle but Chernokov defends it easily.
Chernokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernokov being controlled here momentarily.
Thong Song is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chernokov distracts Thong Song with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thong Song trying to keep a closed guard but Chernokov is proving a slippery customer.
Chernokov preventing the sweep.

Thong Song had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chernokov defends it easily.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernokov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thong Song looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Thong Song lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernokov, not yet.

Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Thong Song defends easily.
Thong Song controlling from the top position.
Chernokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thong Song.
Thong Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernokov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thong Song is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thong Song trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom.

Thong Song thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thong Song is stalling in the full guard.
Chernokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Thong Song from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thong Song connects with a jab.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thong Song misses with a jab to the body
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thong Song throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thong Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thong Song thuds his right hand into Chernokov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Thong Song scores with a jab. Chernokov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thong Song shoots in but Chernokov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Thong Song.
Thong Song wants to slow Chernokov down by chopping away at his legs.
Chernokov attempts a counter takedown but Thong Song avoids it well and moves away.
Thong Song takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thong Song is just out of range.
Thong Song throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Thong Song 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Thong Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thong Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chernokov moves out of range of the leg kick from Thong Song.
Chernokov swings for the body but Thong Song moves out of range.
Alexei Chernokov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song misses with a hook.
Thong Song misses with a looping left.
It looked like Chernokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thong Song.
A big right from Thong Song misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chang Thong Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thong Song tries to work over Chernokov's front leg with a kick but Chernokov checks it.
Thong Song walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thong Song slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Thong Song throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
Thong Song with a hook.
A big left from Thong Song misses.
Thong Song slips under a jab from Chernokov.
A slow jab from Chernokov misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Chernokov as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
It looked like Chernokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thong Song.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thong Song moves away.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Thong Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
Chernokov lands a nice looking body shot.
Thong Song throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Thong Song avoids the punch easily.
Thong Song appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chernokov catches Thong Song with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Thong Song misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
Thong Song throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a jab when Thong Song was well out of range.
Thong Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Thong Song steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thong Song scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernokov should have avoided that one.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Thong Song.
Thong Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thong Song misses with a hook
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Thong Song is out of range.
Chernokov throws a hook but Thong Song avoids it easily.
Thong Song with the counter takedown but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Chernokov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernokov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that second 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.

Thong Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thong Song shoots in but no luck this time.
Chernokov lands a jab to the nose.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Thong Song.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Thong Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Thong Song flicks out a counter leg kick but Chernokov steps away.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thong Song.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thong Song bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernokov's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thong Song lands with a good body shot.
Thong Song tries to work over Chernokov's front leg with a kick but Chernokov checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song cracks the inside of Chernokov's front leg.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thong Song circles away quickly and effectively.
Thong Song scores with a hook to the body. Chernokov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thong Song throws a fast counter high kick but Chernokov manages to duck under it in time.
Crunch! Thong Song slams his shin into Chernokov's torso.
Chernokov misses with a hook
and Thong Song counters with a straight right hand.
Thong Song misses with a takedown
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
Chernokov slaps away a takedown attempt from Thong Song, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexei Chernokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Thong Song.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Thong Song chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chernokov blocks a low kick nicely.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
Chernokov checks a low kick from Thong Song.
Thong Song scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Thong Song.
Chernokov is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Thong Song finds it's way through Chernokov's defenses.
Thong Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov defending well as Thong Song loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thong Song throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Thong Song lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov scores with the left hand. Thong Song knows he should have avoided that one.
Chernokov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thong Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thong Song takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thong Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Thong Song digs a good hook to Chernokov's body.
Thong Song clobbers Chernokov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thong Song throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thong Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thong Song cracks Chernokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left and a right from Chernokov both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thong Song throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chernokov.
Good exchange - Thong Song coming out on top.
Thong Song just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thong Song misses with a hook to the body
and Chernokov counters with a nice body shot.
Chernokov needs to keep his hands up - Thong Song had a free shot at his head there.
Thong Song thumps Chernokov with a low kick.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the body
and Thong Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Thong Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thong Song.
Thong Song now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thong Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Chernokov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chang Thong Song really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thong Song.
Chernokov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thong Song misses with a hook to the body
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thong Song smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chernokov swings for the body but Thong Song moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Thong Song's shoulder, as Thong Song tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Thong Song moves away and avoids it.
Thong Song misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Thong Song feints and then cracks Chernokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernokov down.
The fighters circling - Thong Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thong Song misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Chernokov misses its target.
Chernokov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thong Song misses with the combination.
Thong Song swinging wildly here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thong Song - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thong Song.
Thong Song tries a low kick but Chernokov avoids it.
Thong Song lands a nice looking body shot.
Chernokov takes a swing at Thong Song's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov swings for the body but Thong Song moves out of range.
Chernokov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Thong Song blocks a jab.
Thong Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Thong Song throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thong Song throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Thong Song scores with a kick to the midsection.

Thong Song looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chernokov tries to get to full guard but Thong Song has control of the leg.
Chernokov is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chernokov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chang Thong Song has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chernokov trying to get back to full guard but Thong Song takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chernokov is looking to get to half guard.
Thong Song controlling from mount.
Thong Song with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Chernokov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chang Thong Song dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thong Song takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thong Song attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chernokov misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Thong Song decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chernokov's guard.
Thong Song throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Thong Song from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Thong Song blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernokov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernokov thows a huge punch but Thong Song dodges it nicely.
Thong Song is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chernokov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chernokov's back!
Thong Song trying to control momentarily.
Thong Song struggling to land strikes to the head as Chernokov covers up.
Thong Song is trying to stick to Chernokov's back but Chernokov is turning into Thong Song. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thong Song's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chernokov.
Chernokov postures up in Thong Song's guard and throws a big left but Thong Song blocks it.
Chernokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Chernokov postures up in Thong Song's guard and throws a big left but Thong Song blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song looking for a sweep. Not yet Thong Song, not yet.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thong Song is controlling Chernokov's posture.
Thong Song wants to control but Chernokov passes easily into half guard.
Chernokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thong Song tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chernokov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thong Song is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chernokov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thong Song regains half guard.
Thong Song taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Chernokov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernokov is working away from the top position though.
Chernokov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thong Song wants to improve his position but Chernokov is controlling well.
Thong Song is controlling Chernokov's position as best he can from this difficult position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chernokov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov thanked the fans post fight for their support.