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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 2235 p4p, 263 weight class) and Sergey Chernishev (ranked 2354 p4p, 274 weight class). Chernishev has chosen MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chernishev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chernishev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gatsby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Gatsby. Those never looked like landing.
Gatsby slips a jab and a cross from Chernishev.
Gatsby cracks the inside of Chernishev's front leg.
Gatsby throws a low kick but Chernishev avoids it.
Gatsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernishev.
Chernishev feints and then cracks Gatsby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatsby down.
Gatsby moves out of range as Chernishev strikes.
Chernishev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatsby.
An inside leg kick lands from Gatsby.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Gatsby.
Gatsby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Gatsby misses
and Gatsby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gatsby throws a sloppy head kick
and Chernishev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernishev lands a jab to Gatsby's midsection.
Gatsby throws a hook but Chernishev avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby dives in and grabs Chernishev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chernishev pushes down on Gatsby's head and hops out.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Gatsby.
Chernishev scores with a punch to the head.
Chernishev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gatsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gatsby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chernishev throws a big shot that misses.
Chernishev lands a glancing blow to the side of Gatsby's head.
Gatsby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chernishev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gatsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatsby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gatsby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernishev's head backwards.
Gatsby with a jab.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Gatsby looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gatsby shoots and misses
and Chernishev counters with a left and a right that stings Gatsby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby drives through with a takedown into Chernishev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chernishev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatsby throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chernishev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gatsby, into his guard.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gatsby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chernishev working some strikes from top position.
Chernishev works over Gatsby with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
Gatsby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gatsby being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chernishev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gatsby gets caught flat footed, as Chernishev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gatsby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
Chernishev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chernishev working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gatsby misses with a few strikes there.
Chernishev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernishev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chernishev throws a shot from downtown. Gatsby moves away and avoids it.
Gatsby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chernishev checks it well.
Gatsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Gatsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernishev lands a leg kick that knocks Gatsby off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Gatsby.
Gatsby wants to clinch up but Chernishev keeps it at a distance.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatsby is just out of range.
Gatsby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chernishev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gatsby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gatsby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chernishev cracks Gatsby with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gatsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatsby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chernishev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernishev cracks Gatsby with a good jab.
Gatsby missing with a left hand there. Chernishev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gatsby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatsby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernishev.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chernishev swings for the body but Gatsby moves out of range.
No luck for Gatsby with that takedown attempt.
Gatsby cracks Chernishev with a good jab.
Gatsby throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Chernishev lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatsby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chernishev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernishev scores with a body shot.
Chernishev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gatsby.
Gatsby throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chernishev tries to bum rush Gatsby with a series of wild strikes but Gatsby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernishev scores with a hook.
Chernishev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chernishev wants it to stay on the feet.
Gatsby misses with a shot to the body
and Chernishev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gatsby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chernishev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gatsby thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gatsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatsby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gatsby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gatsby lands with a cross.
Chernishev dodges the punch combination from Gatsby.
A little jabbing left from Chernishev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gatsby just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev tries to move into range but Gatsby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
Gatsby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Chernishev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chernishev.
Chernishev throws a solid leg kick but Gatsby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chernishev.
Gatsby shoots in but Chernishev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chernishev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chernishev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatsby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatsby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Gatsby misses
and Chernishev counters with a nice body shot.
Gatsby throws out a loose jab but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Chernishev counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatsby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby takes one to the side of the head.
Chernishev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby shoots in and drives through. Chernishev sprawls well.
Chernishev dips to his left and cracks Gatsby with an uppercut!
Chernishev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gatsby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chernishev's guard.
Sergey Chernishev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gatsby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatsby throws a strike but Chernishev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gatsby working a defensive guard here.
Chernishev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatsby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernishev has managed to get both his arms back between Gatsby's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernishev connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby works the jab nicely.
Gatsby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernishev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chernishev wants it to stay on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chernishev.
Chernishev looks to land a right hand but Gatsby moved out of range.
Gatsby blocks a leg kick.
Chernishev staying out of range there.
Chernishev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt
and Chernishev counters with a left and a right that stings Gatsby.
Nice shot lands for Chernishev.
Gatsby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev drops his hands momentarily and Gatsby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chernishev cracks Gatsby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chernishev throws a low kick but Gatsby moves out of range easily.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chernishev defends well and Gatsby ends up having to push Chernishev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gatsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernishev throws out the jab.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Gatsby.
Gatsby loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
Chernishev wants to slow Gatsby down by chopping away at his legs.
Chernishev throws a hook but Gatsby blocks it.
It looked like Gatsby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gatsby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chernishev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gatsby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chernishev works Gatsby's body with a nice hook.
Gatsby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chernishev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gatsby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joe Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev throws a chopping leg kick but Gatsby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gatsby is defended easily by Chernishev.
Gatsby slips a jab from Chernishev.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt
and Chernishev counters with a left and a right that stings Gatsby.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev thows a leg kick but Gatsby checks it
and Gatsby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chernishev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatsby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernishev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gatsby manages to get himself to full guard.
Gatsby is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up.
Joe Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernishev cracks Gatsby with a solid left hand.
Chernishev wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chernishev controls the pace.
Gatsby has an active guard here but Chernishev has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev is looking to stall here but Gatsby recovers full guard.
Chernishev passes Gatsby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Chernishev keeps him under control.
Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Chernishev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chernishev drops an elbow to the side of Gatsby's head.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Chernishev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chernishev wants to take a breather but Gatsby is having none of it.
Chernishev is looking to stall here but Gatsby recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Chernishev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chernishev 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Chernishev!
A very excited looking Sergey Chernishev 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.
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RATING
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