Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NSC 43: Wright vs Reilly
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Duffy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a single leg into guard. Duffy didn't expect that.
Duffy keeping full guard, as Chernishev tries to pass.
Duffy is trying to keep Chernishev in close.
Duffy is controlling Chernishev's posture.
Chernishev wants to control from the top but Duffy keeps moving.
Duffy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chernishev looking to pass the guard.
Chernishev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duffy's head.
Duffy controlling Chernishev's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy continues to stall.
Duffy trying to control the position. #T1#
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffy has wrist control.
Chernishev chips away with some ground and pound.
Duffy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duffy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duffy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target.
Duffy misses with a low kick.
Duffy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Duffy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev.
Chernishev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duffy counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Duffy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chernishev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Duffy does it's job there.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Chernishev.
Duffy tries a head kick but it misses.
Duffy moves out of range as Chernishev strikes.
Duffy swings for the body but Chernishev moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev throws a chopping leg kick but Duffy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duffy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernishev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duffy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duffy misses with a hook.
Chernishev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duffy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Duffy misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chernishev.
Duffy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duffy managing to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duffy trying to keep a closed guard but Chernishev is proving a slippery customer.
Chernishev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Duffy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Duffy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Chernishev cracks a nice hook into Duffy's ribs.
Chernishev lands a nice looking body shot.
Chernishev throws out a loose jab but Duffy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffy throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev lands a slapping body shot.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Chernishev misses.
A little feinted left hand from Duffy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duffy looks for the body kick but Chernishev saw that one coming.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duffy defends it well.
Chernishev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chernishev lands a jab to Duffy's midsection.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but Duffy checks it.
Chernishev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Nice body kick from Chernishev.
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!
Duffy misses with a looping right.
Carney Duffy is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernishev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duffy backs up against the ropes.
Chernishev blocks a head kick by Duffy.
Duffy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duffy tries to score with a low kick but Chernishev moves his leg out of the way.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Chernishev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duffy swings for the body but Chernishev moves out of range.
Duffy throws out a loose jab but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Chernishev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Duffy manages to get back to half guard.
Duffy is trying to get back to full guard.
Duffy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Duffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. Chernishev catches Duffy right on the button with a cross.
Duffy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duffy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duffy throws a hook but Chernishev avoids it easily.
Duffy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernishev.
Chernishev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duffy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Duffy scores with a head kick.
Duffy throws a low kick but Chernishev avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Duffy.
Duffy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chernishev looks to land a right hand but Duffy moved out of range.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernishev moves away.#CL#
Duffy clinches. #T1#
Chernishev lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duffy.
Carney Duffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duffy presses Chernishev against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duffy cracks Chernishev with a nice body shot.
Duffy can't find room to land a body shot as Chernishev controls the action.
Duffy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duffy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chernishev misses with a punch to the body.
Duffy lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Duffy breaks from the clinch.
Chernishev looks to land a body kick but Duffy moved away.
Duffy moves away from the strike by Chernishev.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Duffy tries to work over Chernishev's front leg with a kick but Chernishev checks it.
Duffy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Duffy misses with a head kick. #CL#
Duffy closes the distance and clinches.
Duffy connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy landing knees to the head.
Duffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duffy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chernishev tries to break the clinch but Duffy is controlling the position.
Chernishev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duffy tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Chernishev manages to break the clinch.
Chernishev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duffy.
Duffy digs a good body shot into Chernishev's ribs.
A head kick misses from Duffy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carney Duffy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chernishev 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Carney Duffy!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Carney Duffy!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Carney Duffy!

Carney Duffy wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Carney Duffy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NSC 36: Woo vs Le
Date: Jul 02, 2019

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tarlac.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but Tarlac sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Chernishev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Chernishev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chernishev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tarlac wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarlac keeping control of the position.
Chernishev is thwarting Tarlac's attempts to control the position.
Tarlac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Tarlac dodges it nicely.
Tarlac is looking to improve his position.
Tarlac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev wants to control but Tarlac is keeping him busy.
Chernishev passes into side control, despite Tarlac's attempt to control the position.
Chernishev throwing strikes but Tarlac manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Chernishev is trying to control Tarlac's posture but Tarlac avoids it. #T2#
Tarlac trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep.
Tarlac is looking to take a break and control but Chernishev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev struggling a bit here.
Tarlac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernishev keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chernishev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chernishev takes one to the chin there.
Chernishev fails with a takedown attempt.
Chernishev darts in looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets double underhooks and turns Chernishev into the ropes.
Chernishev misses with a kick to the body.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Chernishev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Chernishev punishes Tarlac's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac scores with a body shot.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev misses with the combination. #T1#
Tarlac throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Sergey Chernishev is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
Chernishev takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Chernishev.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlac throws a hook but Chernishev blocks it.
Chernishev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarlac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chernishev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernishev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tarlac. That one must have hurt.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlac is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernishev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Chernishev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarlac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tarlac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernishev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid body kick from Chernishev.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlac defends well and Chernishev ends up having to push Tarlac into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chernishev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chernishev is looking to wear down Tarlac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tarlac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tarlac is looking to chop away at Chernishev's legs.
Chernishev misses with a looping left.
Chernishev takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac takes one to the chin there.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Tarlac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernishev is just out of range.
Chernishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Chernishev finds it's target.
Chernishev avoids the head kick by Tarlac.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
A jab from Tarlac does it's job there.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chernishev.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev with a nice cross.
Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarlac.
Chernishev moves out of range as Tarlac throws a body kick. #T1#
Chernishev misses with a low kick.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Tarlac avoids it well and moves away.
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chernishev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarlac delivers a nice body kick.
Tarlac scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlac as Chernishev shoots in.
Tarlac looks for the body kick but Chernishev saw that one coming.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev.
Tarlac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernishev's calf.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Tarlac coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernishev in his tracks.
Chernishev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac works Chernishev's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a counter combo.
Chernishev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Nice body punch from Chernishev.
Tarlac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernishev lands the left hand.
Tarlac jabs Chernishev right on the nose. Chernishev blinks but takes it well.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Tarlac blocks the low kick.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the head.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Chernishev off balance momentarily.
Chernishev throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarlac 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!

Vladimir Tarlac wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 29: Singh vs Dupree
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Eugemia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eugemia lands in his opponent's guard.
Chernishev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Eugemia controlling from the top position.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Eugemia stopping the sweep attempt from Chernishev.
Eugemia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eugemia told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Chernishev keeping full guard, as Eugemia tries to pass.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Eugemia from controlling successfully. #T1#
Eugemia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eugemia throwing strikes but missing.
Eugemia wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Eugemia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eugemia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eugemia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chernishev tries to avoid it but Eugemia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chernishev to the ground. Chernishev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Eugemia is quick to defend against it.
Nice straight punches there by Eugemia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eugemia.
Eugemia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Eugemia gets a takedown into half guard.
Eugemia is trying to control. Chernishev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Eugemia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chernishev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chernishev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chernishev cracks Eugemia with a solid left hand.
Eugemia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chernishev is fighting to break Eugemia's control of his arms but Eugemia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Eugemia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chernishev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eugemia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernishev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Eugemia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chernishev checks a low kick from Eugemia.
Eugemia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Eugemia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eugemia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eugemia trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Eugemia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chernishev working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Eugemia postures up.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Eugemia from controlling successfully. #T1#
Chernishev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eugemia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
John Eugemia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chernishev wants to sweep but no luck.
Eugemia trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eugemia tries to bum rush Chernishev with a series of wild strikes but Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eugemia.
Eugemia tries for a takedown but Chernishev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eugemia fails with the takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chernishev. Eugemia shrugs it off though.
Eugemia goes for a double leg but Chernishev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chernishev continues to drive forward.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sergey Chernishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Eugemia.
Chernishev scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Eugemia darts in and clinches Chernishev up against the ropes.
Eugemia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chernishev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chernishev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eugemia is keeping busy.
Chernishev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eugemia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugemia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chernishev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chernishev is trying to break free.
Chernishev stops a takedown attempt from Eugemia.
Eugemia is working for takedown but Chernishev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eugemia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chernishev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Eugemia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugemia was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
That kick from Chernishev tenderised Eugemia's leg. Eugemia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eugemia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eugemia darts in looking for a takedown but Chernishev gets double underhooks and turns Eugemia into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eugemia.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eugemia lands a head kick!
Eugemia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev. #CL2#
Eugemia rushes Chernishev and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chernishev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eugemia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chernishev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eugemia wants a takedown but no success here.
Sergey Chernishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.
Eugemia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eugemia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chernishev is working Eugemia over against the ropes.
Eugemia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chernishev pushes Eugemia back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chernishev is pressed up against the ropes. Eugemia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chernishev down to the mat. Chernishev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Eugemia throws a head kick that misses.
Eugemia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eugemia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Eugemia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chernishev wants to slow Eugemia down by chopping away at his legs.
Eugemia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chernishev shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eugemia is defended easily by Chernishev.
Eugemia with a poor takedown #TD#
and Chernishev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chernishev wants to control but Eugemia is keeping him busy.
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.
Eugemia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chernishev controlling the action here.#T2#
Eugemia wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chernishev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eugemia reverses the position - he's now on top in Chernishev's guard.
Eugemia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernishev keeping full guard, as Eugemia tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev managing to control the position.
Eugemia lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Eugemia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernishev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eugemia has managed to get both his arms back between Chernishev's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergey Chernishev.
I think Chernishev 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for John Eugemia!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for John Eugemia!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for John Eugemia!

John Eugemia wins by unanimous decision!
John Eugemia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Chernishev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Chernishev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morris is trying to buck Chernishev off.
Morris is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Chernishev.
Morris is looking to regain half guard here but Chernishev keeps moving and retains side control.
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev working the ground and pound from side control.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
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!
Chernishev is working Morris over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Morris struggling a bit here.
Chernishev prevents Morris from escaping the position.
Morris taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC#
Morris is rocked!
Morris is looking for a sweep.
Morris is still in real trouble! Can Chernishev finish him?
Morris can't do much from the bottom here.
Morris seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernishev advances to mount.
Chernishev is landing with some decent strikes but Morris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Morris regains half guard.
Chernishev winds up and cracks Morris with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Chernishev controlling the action here.
Morris taking some punishment here, with Chernishev in his half guard.
Chernishev lands a big elbow - Morris is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Chernishev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernishev!
A relieved looking Sergey Chernishev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #8
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Chernishev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Chernishev.
Turner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chernishev avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Chernishev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.#SUB#
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chernishev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Turner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernishev's guard. #REVR#
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Chernishev blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Chernishev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Chernishev!#REVB#
Chernishev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernishev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turner wants to sweep here but Chernishev controlling him for the moment.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev won't allow Turner to sweep him here. #T2#
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet. #SUB#
Chernishev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernishev has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.
Chernishev landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turner is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernishev's guard. #REVR#
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Chernishev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Chernishev wants to pass to mount but Turner is defending the position.
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chernishev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chernishev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernishev has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Turner is looking for a triangle but Chernishev pushes his legs off easily.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard. #REVR#
Turner won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Turner passes Chernishev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Turner seems to be looking for submissions.
Turner with the ground and pound but Chernishev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Turner won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chernishev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Chernishev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Chernishev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gap Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernishev with a jab.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chernishev pinned against the cage. Chernishev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Chernishev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
Turner trying to control from the bottom.
Turner is concentrating on defense, preventing Chernishev from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev is thwarting Turner's attempts to control the position.
Chernishev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chernishev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turner trying to hold on to Chernishev's head to control him but Chernishev postures up. #T1#
Chernishev wants to take a breather but Turner is having none of it.
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through Turner's hands, connecting with Turner's forehead.
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 Turner's temple.
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Chernishev is very close to passing his half guard.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner is controlling Chernishev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chernishev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Chernishev is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Turner wants to improve his position but Chernishev is controlling well.
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Ground and pound from Chernishev.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Chernishev has control of the leg.
Turner trying to control but Chernishev postures up.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Chernishev has control of the leg.
Turner has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
Chernishev passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
A nice elbow there by Chernishev.
Chernishev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chernishev lands a couple of good shots and Turner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chernishev tries to keep control of the position but Turner is staying busy.
Chernishev connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Turner to escape the position.
Chernishev is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
Chernishev is not going to allow Turner to sit and survive in this position.
Chernishev lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Turner can't escape the position.
Chernishev gets his hands free as Turner looks to control. #T4#
Chernishev loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Turner hold on?
Chernishev lands shots from the back.
Turner is in bad spot here.
Turner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chernishev's guard. Nice work there by Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Chernishev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Chernishev!#REVB#
Chernishev trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sergey Chernishev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Chernishev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chernishev wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Gap Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chernishev manages to get back to half guard.
Turner throwing shots but Chernishev is blocking nicely.
Chernishev is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Turner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chernishev sees it coming and defends easily.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner looks to land a strike but Chernishev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
Turner advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Turner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chernishev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chernishev wants to control but Turner postures up.
Chernishev is trying to improve his position.
Turner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chernishev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Turner.
Turner misses with the ground and pound.
Turner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Turner trying to control the action but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Turner throws an elbow but Chernishev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Chernishev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner in side control, throwing shots but Chernishev defends.
Chernishev is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Turner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chernishev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Turner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chernishev wants to control but Turner postures up.
Chernishev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Turner trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away.
Turner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Turner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Turner trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away.
Chernishev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chernishev to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Chernishev.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernishev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Turner postures up in Chernishev's guard and throws a big left but Chernishev blocks it.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chernishev seems keen to control Turner's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chernishev sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Turner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chernishev sprawls well initially but Turner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chernishev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chernishev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gap Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gap Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sergey Chernishev!
Sergey Chernishev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC #33
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chernishev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rojas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernishev on the side of the head.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chernishev. Chernishev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rojas defending well as Chernishev loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Chernishev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chernishev scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Chernishev's body.
Rojas throws a hook but Chernishev avoids it easily.
Chernishev connects with a body shot.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernishev throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Chernishev moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Chernishev throws a series of punches but Rojas moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
And Chernishev tries to counter it with a takedown but Rojas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Chernishev knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Chernishev lands a nice looking body shot.
Rojas takes a swing at Chernishev's ribcage but misses.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but Rojas avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Chernishev.
Rojas jabs Chernishev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chernishev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chernishev.
Chernishev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rojas rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Chernishev sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernishev is just out of range.
Rojas misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a single leg into guard. Rojas didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Rojas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rojas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rojas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rojas wants to stand up but Chernishev is controlling him. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rojas as he jumps to the side.
Chernishev defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Chernishev needs to keep his hands up - Rojas had a free shot at his head there.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chernishev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chernishev wants to land a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chernishev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chernishev slips a straight right by Rojas.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernishev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Chernishev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Chernishev moved out of range nicely.
Rojas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev scores with a nice right hand.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Chernishev fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojas with a hook.
Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernishev.
Chernishev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernishev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rojas swings for the body but Chernishev moves out of range.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Chernishev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernishev lands with an overhand left.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Chernishev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rojas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that 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.
#R2#
Rojas with a nice cross.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Rojas does no damage.
Rojas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chernishev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernishev can do to turn this around?
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas tries to work over Chernishev's front leg with a kick but Chernishev checks it.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but Rojas avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernishev throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Chernishev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRojas.
Rojas misses with a head 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!
Chernishev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rojas on the side of the head.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Rojas walks into a left hand.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
Chernishev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojas takes a swing at Chernishev's ribcage but misses.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Rojas.
Chernishev moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Chernishev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chernishev misses with a jab to the body
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernishev or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas, which made it look bad.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chernishev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Rojas counters with a quick kick to the body but Chernishev blocks it.#T2#
Chernishev darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns Chernishev into the cage.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Chernishev.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chernishev walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Chernishev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Rojas throws a push kick but Chernishev slaps the foot to one side.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Chernishev saw that one coming.
Rojas connects with a solid leg kick.
Chernishev tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away.
Chernishev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chernishev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Chernishev is out of range.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Rojas slips a straight right by Chernishev.
Chernishev blocks a jab.#T3#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas lands a nice shot that snaps Chernishev's head back.
Chernishev misses with a straight right.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but Rojas checks it.
Rojas moves out of range as Chernishev throws a body kick.
Chernishev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Rojas. Beautiful body shot.
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Crunch! Rojas slams his shin into Chernishev's torso.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Chernishev checks it.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernishev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chernishev misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Chernishev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Rojas lunges at Chernishev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chernishev's hand.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rojas as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Chernishev.
A leg kick checked by Rojas.
Chernishev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rojas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chernishev connects with a solid leg kick.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernishev defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Chernishev moves out of range.
Rojas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Chernishev.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chernishev. Beautiful body shot.
Rojas thuds his right hand into Chernishev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chernishev lands with a straight right. Rojas didn't see that one coming.
Rojas throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chernishev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chernishev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rojas throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chernishev's knee momentarily.
Chernishev cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rojas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas tests Chernishev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernishev lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chernishev misses with a body kick.#T1#
Chernishev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernishev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Rojas jabs Chernishev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rojas lands a slapping body shot.
Chernishev moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas defending well as Chernishev loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Chernishev moves out of range.
Chernishev cracks Rojas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rojas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rojas wants it to stay on the feet.
Rojas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chernishev tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chernishev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rojas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernishev scores with punches from side control.
Chernishev lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rojas sneaks out the side door and pushes Chernishev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernishev.
And Chernishev tries to counter it with a takedown but Rojas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rojas throws a body punch but Chernishev moves out of range.
A jab from Chernishev does it's job there.
Chernishev staying out of range there.
Chernishev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rojas throws a hook but Chernishev avoids it easily.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Chernishev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Rojas tries to sprawl but Chernishev drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rojas misses with a wild combination.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rojas backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Rojas lands with a straight right. Chernishev didn't see that one coming.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
Rojas tries a low kick but Chernishev avoids it.#T4#
Chernishev moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
A slow jab from Chernishev misses its intended target.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Chernishev.
Rojas lands a head shot.
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas checks a low kick from Chernishev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Chernishev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rojas, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #2
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chernishev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chernishev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Chernishev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Cooke throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.#TD2#
Chernishev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cooke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cooke has his hands on Chernishev's head, controlling the position.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chernishev postures up.
Chernishev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cooke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernishev is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernishev preventing the sweep.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up.
Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Chernishev defends easily.
Chernishev is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooke's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev works over Cooke with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooke has wrist control.#SUB#
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cooke can't keep his opponent in guard - Chernishev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cooke is trying to maintain the position but Chernishev is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernishev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cooke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chernishev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chernishev's back!
Chernishev can't escape the position.
Cooke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cooke avoiding Chernishev 's attempts to control his hands.
Cooke wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Chernishev right now.
Cooke is hanging on to Chernishev's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Cooke trying to control.
Cooke misses with a punch to the head.
Cooke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cooke controlling the positon.
Cooke lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Cooke tries to get the hooks in deep but Chernishev pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev tries to break free.
Chernishev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chernishev misses with a low kick.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cooke throws out a leg kick but Chernishev moves out of range and Cooke only half commits.
Cooke fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Chernishev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Cooke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chernishev to the ground. Cooke is now in Chernishev's guard.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernishev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chernishev is pulling down on Cooke's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooke, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cooke preventing the sweep.
Chernishev managing to control the position.
Samuel Cooke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooke trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Chernishev as he checks the leg kick.
Chernishev swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooke misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Chernishev thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.
Cooke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chernishev if he has to take too many more of those.
Chernishev lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Chernishev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chernishev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Chernishev finds it's way through Cooke's defenses.
Cooke throws a body punch but Chernishev moves out of range. #TD#
Cooke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chernishev on his heels. He'll look to pass Chernishev's guard now, I'm sure.
Chernishev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chernishev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cooke controls the pace.#T3#
Cooke pushes down on Chernishev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cooke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chernishev regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernishev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cooke wants to sweep here but Chernishev controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cooke holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cooke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chernishev working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cooke looking to control.
Cooke has Chernishev pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chernishev to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Chernishev.
Cooke throws a low kick but Chernishev moves out of range easily.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernishev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Chernishev tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Chernishev's shoulder, as Chernishev tries to avoid the shot.
Chernishev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chernishev fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernishev. That did some damage!
Cooke throws a push kick but Chernishev slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Chernishev saw that one coming.
Chernishev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke is looking to wear down Chernishev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chernishev will feel that in the morning.
Chernishev slips a jab and a cross from Cooke.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Nice uppercut there from Chernishev.
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chernishev misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
so Cooke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Chernishev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernishev, not yet.
Cooke trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Cooke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Cooke being controlled here momentarily.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chernishev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooke.
A punch lands to the side of Cooke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernishev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernishev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke lands with a right hand.
Chernishev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Cooke.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the body.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Chernishev.
Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chernishev avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC #24
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Chernishev throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Chernokov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chernishev throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Chernokov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chernishev's guard.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing.
Chernokov working some strikes from top position.
Chernokov landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernishev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernishev, not yet.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chernishev has wrist control.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernishev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chernishev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernishev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chernokov stands up over Chernishev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernokov cracks Chernishev with a solid left hand.
Chernokov trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Chernishev has control of Chernokov's left arm, preventing Chernokov from doing any damage. #T2#
Chernishev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chernishev 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.
Chernokov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chernishev is keeping the position for now.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernokov won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chernishev has wrist control.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chernishev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chernokov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chernokov chips away with some ground and pound.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing.
Chernishev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chernokov won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Chernokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Chernishev controlling Chernokov's posture. #T4#
Chernishev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Chernokov throws an elbow that misses. Chernishev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chernokov's guard. Nice move by Chernishev!#REVR##SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chernishev postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov keeping full guard, as Chernishev tries to pass.
Chernokov is trying to keep Chernishev in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chernishev swinging wildly here.
Chernokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chernokov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chernishev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Chernokov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chernishev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chernishev lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chernishev's best efforts.
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through Chernokov's hands, connecting with Chernokov's forehead.
Chernokov wants to control the action here but instead Chernishev manages to pass to full mount!
Chernokov working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Chernokov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chernishev cracks Chernokov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chernokov regains half guard.
Chernishev trying to control the action but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Chernokov manages to get to full guard.
Chernishev looking to pass the guard.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Chernishev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chernokov's head.
Chernishev trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
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. #REVB#
Chernishev has hold of Chernokov's hands but Chernokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernokov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chernishev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Chernokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB2#
Chernokov is trying to work for a kimura but Chernishev is defending well.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chernishev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chernishev is trying to keep Chernokov in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chernokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Chernishev has momentary wrist control but Chernokov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Chernokov trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernishev wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexei Chernokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chernishev is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov working some strikes from top position.
Chernishev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chernokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernishev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Chernishev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chernishev misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chernishev throws a right hand that misses
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov throws a right hand that Chernishev ducks under and follows up with a left that Chernishev also avoids with ease.
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Chernokov is quick to defend against it.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Chernishev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
Chernishev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernishev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Chernishev.
Chernishev slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chernishev - that will leave a mark!
Chernishev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chernishev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chernokov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chernishev somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Chernokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chernishev tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernishev tries a low kick but Chernokov avoids it.
Chernishev misses with a kick to the body
and Chernokov counters with a left to the body.
Chernishev throws a push kick but Chernokov slaps the foot to one side.
Chernokov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good exchange - Chernokov coming out on top.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernishev missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernishev throws a low kick but Chernokov avoids it.
Alexei Chernokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Chernokov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
Chernishev throws a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chernishev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chernokov counters with a left and a right that stings Chernishev.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.#T4#
Chernokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Chernishev's head but Chernishev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Chernokov there.
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Chernishev throws a solid leg kick but Chernokov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a straight right.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Chernokov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernishev.
Chernishev lands a body shot.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chernokov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chernokov 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AFC #21
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Stanfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield throws out a counter right but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
Stanfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev 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.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanfield is just out of range.
Chernishev walks into a jab.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanfield manages to avoid it.
Chernishev scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Chernishev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernishev connects with a solid leg kick.
Stanfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernishev throws out the jab.
Stanfield loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
A low kick from Chernishev misses
and Stanfield counters with a straight right hand.
Chernishev swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanfield.#T1#
Stanfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Chernishev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernishev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stanfield. Stanfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stanfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernishev.
Stanfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Chernishev.
Chernishev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanfield.
Chernishev walks into a straight right hand from Stanfield.
Chernishev staying out of range there.
Chernishev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stanfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Chernishev circles away and keeps his distance.
Chernishev feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Chernishev misses with a hook.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.
Chernishev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev swings widly with a right hand
and Stanfield counters with a straight right hand.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stanfield walks into a jab.
Stanfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stanfield thuds his right hand into Chernishev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stanfield throws out a loose jab but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick.
Stanfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernishev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stanfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chernishev - the referee stops the clock and Stanfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chernishev. Stanfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chernishev scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Stanfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Chernishev coming out on top.
Chernishev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stanfield. That did some damage!
Stanfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chernishev.
Chernishev jabs at Stanfield's body.
Chernishev throws a lazy uppercut
and Stanfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanfield throws a chopping leg kick but Chernishev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Stanfield avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Stanfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Chernishev misses
and Stanfield counters with a low kick, right behind Chernishev 's knee.
Stanfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chernishev.
A jab from Stanfield finds it's way through Chernishev's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanfield manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
A left lands for Stanfield.
Chernishev defending well as Stanfield loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chernishev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Stanfield feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chernishev sprawling to the canvas! Chernishev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stanfield finish him?! #ROC2#
Chernishev is rocked!
Chernishev misses with an uppercut. Stanfield saw that one coming.
Oh Chernishev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Stanfield is looking for the big counter here.
Chernishev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chernishev seems to have got his legs back now.
Chernishev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanfield looks to throw the jab but Chernishev is out of range.
Stanfield throws a low kick but Chernishev avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Chernishev moves out of range.
Stanfield throws a leg kick #TD#
and Chernishev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stanfield won't be happy with that.
Stanfield bucks up and tries to throw Chernishev off but instead Chernishev has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chernishev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stanfield throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Chernishev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stanfield's guard.
Chernishev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev won't allow Stanfield to get back to his feet.
Chernishev preventing the sweep.
Stanfield is controlling Chernishev's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stanfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Chernishev throws a strike but Stanfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Stanfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stanfield won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Stanfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stanfield wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Stanfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Stanfield from controlling successfully.
Stanfield is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Stanfield from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stanfield checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Stanfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chernishev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernishev connects with a crisp jab.
Stanfield throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Stanfield.
Chernishev scores with a nice head shot.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Chernishev with a series of wild strikes but Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernishev looks to land a right hand but Stanfield moved out of range.#T3#
Chernishev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanfield throws a big counter head kick but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
Chernishev lands a front kick.
Stanfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Chernishev slips under a jab from Stanfield.
Chernishev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanfield drops his hands momentarily and Chernishev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stanfield misses with a hook.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stanfield sprawls and moves away.
Chernishev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanfield momentarily. #ROC#
Stanfield is rocked!
Chernishev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanfield.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanfield manages to avoid it.#T4#
Chernishev takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Stanfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chernishev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield throws a leg kick but Chernishev checks it.
A swing and a miss from Chernishev.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Chernishev.
Stanfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernishev in his tracks.
Chernishev moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Stanfield.
A low kick from Stanfield misses #TD#
and Chernishev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stanfield controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
#R3#
Stanfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Stanfield.
Stanfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Chernishev is wise to it.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut. Stanfield saw that one coming.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernishev throws a lazy uppercut
and Stanfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernishev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chernishev throws a looping overhand right but Stanfield ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chernishev.
Stanfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Stanfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev misses with a looping left.
Stanfield was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Chernishev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chernishev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stanfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stanfield flicks out a counter leg kick but Chernishev steps away.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away.
Chernishev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stanfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stanfield lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chernishev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chernishev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chernishev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chernishev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stanfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Chernishev finish him?
Stanfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernishev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stanfield jabs Chernishev right on the nose. Chernishev blinks but takes it well.
Stanfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernishev swings for the body but Stanfield moves out of range.
Chernishev slips a jab from Stanfield.#T2#
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernishev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stanfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Chernishev's head but Chernishev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanfield is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stanfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Chernishev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Stanfield sprawling to the canvas. Chernishev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Stanfield hang on?
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but Stanfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev is looking to advance position but Stanfield won't allow it.
Stanfield is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Chernishev throwing shots but Stanfield is blocking nicely.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stanfield defending well though.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stanfield pushes Chernishev off looking to stand but Chernishev dives back in and keeps control.
Stanfield is looking to control Chernishev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stanfield avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Stanfield pushes Chernishev off and gets back to his feet.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Stanfield checks the leg kick.
Stanfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chernishev's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernishev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chernishev.
Stanfield with a nice cross.
Stanfield misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Stanfield blocks a jab.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but Stanfield checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev lands with a straight right. Stanfield didn't see that one coming.
Chernishev tests Stanfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chernishev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Chernishev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chernishev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Chernishev!
An out of breath Sergey Chernishev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marlo Stanfield spoke after the fight, saying 'He got me! Well done to Him,this is not the end for me, I'm gonna take some time, work on my skills the I'll be back! The King Will Return!!!'.

Event: AFC #18
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Chernishev tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chernishev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chernishev, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith working aggressively here. #BC2#
Chernishev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chernishev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Chernishev slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Chernishev lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev slips a jab and a cross from Smith. #T1#
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith throws a series of punches but Chernishev moves out of range.
Chernishev avoids the head kick by Smith.
Chernishev misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Chernishev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Smith misses with a double jab. #T2#
Chernishev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith throws a series of punches but Chernishev moves out of range.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Chernishev cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chernishev is looking to land body kicks.
Chernishev cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Smith has been cut.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Chernishev.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernishev cracks Smith with a left hook right on the temple and Smith goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Chernishev lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Smith is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Chernishev!
An out of breath Sergey Chernishev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AFC #14
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
North throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chernishev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but North checks it well.
North connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that North has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
North lands with a kick to the temple. Chernishev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
North shoots in looking for a takedown. Chernishev tries to sprawl out of it but North keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chernishev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
North shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but North avoids it easily.
A big right from North misses.
North doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
North takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chernishev works North's body with a nice hook.
North connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
North tries to land a front kick but Chernishev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
North shoots in looking for a takedown but Chernishev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing North's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chernishev slips a straight right by North.
North swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernishev looks to land a left hand but North moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chernishev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chernishev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
North gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chernishev.
North loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
North misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for North!
Chernishev working away.
Chernishev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chernishev taking a breather here.
North manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
North looking for submissions off his back.
Chernishev wants to take a breather but North is having none of it. #T2#
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through North's hands, connecting with North's forehead.
Chernishev wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
Chernishev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
North gets full guard.
North will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
North is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
North is trying to work for a kimura but Chernishev is defending well.
North looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chernishev works his way to full guard. Good work.
North stopping the sweep attempt from Chernishev.#T3#
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
North wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells North's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
North stands up over Chernishev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
North trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
North trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
North landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells North's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
North makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
North lands a couple of digs.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
Chernishev is trying to keep North in close. #T4#
North lands a couple of decent looking shots.
North is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
North trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
North landing some decent shots from guard.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernishev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernishev is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
North throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miles North will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chernishev is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
North bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chernishev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but North wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chernishev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chernishev tries to get to full guard but North has control of the leg.
North is thwarting Chernishev's attempts to control the position.
North is nestled in close to Chernishev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
North scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chernishev taking some punishment here, with North in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev trying to control here.
Ground and pound from North.
Chernishev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
North throws a big elbow that misses.
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North stopping the sweep attempt from Chernishev.
North lands a couple of digs.
North throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
North postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
North has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
North slips nicely into half guard.
North takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernishev is not content to let North control the position.
Chernishev wants to control but North is keeping busy. #T2#
Chernishev wants to improve his position but North is controlling well.
North not doing much here.
Chernishev is trying to get back to full guard.
North sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chernishev defending well though.
Chernishev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
North looking to sit in guard and control but Chernishev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Chernishev postures up and lands a big shot to North's brow.
North tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
North is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
North keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev tries to free his leg and advance position but North is retaining full guard. #SUB#
North is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chernishev frees his head nicely. Oh but North has switched to an armbar! Chernishev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Miles North!
An out of breath Miles North thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Sunday Night Fights 3
Date: Aug 26, 2018

#R1#
Keene scores with the left hand. Chernishev knows he should have avoided that one.
Chernishev tests Keene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chernishev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keene will feel that in the morning.
Keene tries to bum rush Chernishev with a series of wild strikes but Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernishev looks to land a left hand but Keene moved out of range nicely.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chernishev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Keene was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Keene blocks the leg kick.
Keene misses with a body shot.
Keene missing with a left hand there. Chernishev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keene misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev misses with a jab to the body
and Keene counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chernishev thinking.
Chernishev missing with a left hand there. Keene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keene is looking to counter punch.
Chernishev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keene moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Keene cracks a nice hook into Chernishev's ribs.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keene.
Chernishev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keene throws a big shot that misses.
Keene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keene throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernishev.
Keene lands a two punch combo.
Keene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chernishev swings widly with a right hand
and Chernishev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chernishev swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Keene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev misses with a double jab.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Chernishev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chernishev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keene has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keene and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Keene.
Chernishev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernishev.
Chernishev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernishev misses the target.
Chernishev misses with a left hand
and Keene counters with a right hand to the body.
Chernishev throws a shot from downtown. Keene moves away and avoids it.
Keene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev.
Keene takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Keene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Chernishev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keene lands a really nice looking cross but Chernishev seems unphased.
Keene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernishev.
Keene throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keene swings for the body but Chernishev moves out of range.
Keene throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernishev.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but Keene avoids it easily.
Keene throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Chernishev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keene.
Keene throws a lazy right hand but Chernishev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keene.
Chernishev tries a low kick but Keene avoids it.
It looked like Keene wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Chernishev finds it's way through Keene's defenses.
Keene lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chernishev scores with a jab.#T4#
Keene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but Keene avoids it easily.
Chernishev slips under a jab from Keene.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keene.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernishev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
Keene missing with a left hand there. Chernishev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernishev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Keene.
Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keene.
Keene takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keene throwing a counter right hand but Chernishev manages to avoid it.
Keene sizes up Chernishev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Keene dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Keene slips a jab from Chernishev.
Chernishev swings widly with a right hand
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
Keene connects with a crisp jab.
Keene stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chernishev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keene connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Keene.
Chernishev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chernishev at a distance.
Chernishev misses with a straight right.
A jab from Keene misses.
Chernishev misses with a hook
and Keene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev throws a right hand that misses
and Keene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keene.#T1#
Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keene.
Keene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernishev.
Keene throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a takedown into side control.
Keene is pushing Chernishev's head away, looking to escape. Chernishev manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keene tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Chernishev misses with an elbow to the head.
Chernishev is throwing strikes but Keene counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Keene regains half guard.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes. #T2##ES#
Keene makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keene misses with a looping right.
Keene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernishev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernishev thuds his shin into the meat of Keene's side.
Keene misses with a looping right.
Chernishev misses with a shot to the body
and Keene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernishev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chernishev scores with a jab.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernishev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Chernishev.
Keene throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Keene there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Keene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott Keene is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Chernishev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernishev can do to turn this around?
Keene misses the jab.
A big left from Chernishev misses.
Chernishev moves out of range as Keene strikes.
Keene walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chernishev.
Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernishev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keene is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keene. Chernishev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keene. Chernishev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chernishev with a nice cross.
Keene dips to his left and cracks Chernishev with an uppercut!
Chernishev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keene.
Keene scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Keene takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernishev throws a poor cross that misses
letting Keene counter with a right hand.
Chernishev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernishev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chernishev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chernishev slips a jab from Keene.
Keene swings for the body but Chernishev moves out of range.
Keene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernishev manages to avoid it.
And Chernishev tries to counter it with a takedown but Keene pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keene misses with a looping right.
Keene throws a hook but Chernishev blocks it.
Chernishev throws a lazy uppercut
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernishev throws an overhand right that lands on Keene's shoulder, as Keene tries to avoid the shot.
Keene looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernishev is just out of range.
Chernishev slips a jab from Keene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Keene dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Chernishev with a nice cross.
Keene scores with the left hand. Chernishev knows he should have avoided that one.
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keene.
Chernishev slips a straight right by Keene.
Keene throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Keene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chernishev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernishev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chernishev moves out of range as Keene strikes.
Chernishev thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chernishev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keene looks to land a right hand but Chernishev moved out of range.
Chernishev scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev lands with a right hand. #T1#
Chernishev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keene takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernishev.
Nice shot lands for Chernishev.
Keene misses the jab.
And Chernishev tries to counter it with a takedown but Keene pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chernishev moves away from the strike by Keene.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but Keene avoids it easily.
Chernishev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chernishev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keene.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chernishev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keene throws out the jab.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Chernishev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keene throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Keene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Keene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Chernishev 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.
Keene throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Keene paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a left hand
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keene scores with a shot to the body.
Keene throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Keene ducks right into an uppercut from Chernishev.
Keene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chernishev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Keene back to the cage. Chernishev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keene. #T3#
Keene looks to land a right hand but Chernishev moved out of range.
Chernishev misses with a right hand
and Keene counters with a straight right hand.
Keene scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Keene misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Chernishev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Keene misses its intended target.
Keene slips a jab from Chernishev.
An attempted straight right counter from Keene misses the target.
Keene throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Chernishev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keene.
Chernishev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keene. #T4#
Chernishev misses with a lunging right hand
and Chernishev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keene moves out of range of the leg kick from Chernishev.
Chernishev throws a lazy uppercut
and Keene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chernishev throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Keene misses.
Chernishev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chernishev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Chernishev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keene just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Keene misses the target.
Chernishev throws a leg kick that misses.
Keene takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keene misses with a looping right.
Chernishev swings widly with a right hand
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Keene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keene has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Keene!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Keene thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC 301
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Ky Jr throws a leg kick but Chernishev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ky Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernishev manages to avoid it.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ky Jr sprawls and moves away.
Ky Jr staying out of range there.
Ky Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ky Jr slips a jab and a cross from Chernishev.
Chernishev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chernishev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ky Jr misses with a hook.
Chernishev is looking to score with low kicks.
Ky Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Ky Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Chernishev is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chernishev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ky Jr.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ky Jr is nestled in close to Chernishev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ky Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chernishev tries to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chernishev can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Chernishev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ky Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Chernishev tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chernishev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Chernishev to control.
Chernishev is looking to improve his position but Ky Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Ky Jr has control of Chernishev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chernishev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ky Jr landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Ky Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Ky Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ky Jr trying to control but Chernishev is having none of it.
Ky Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!
Chernishev can't escape the position.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernishev is looking to escape.
Chernishev tries to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away. #T4#
Ky Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Chernishev is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev working to try and regain half guard.
Ky Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chernishev taking shots to the head.
Ky Jr dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Ky Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chernishev turns into him and now he's in Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Chernishev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ky Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chernishev tries to avoid it but Ky Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chernishev to the ground. Chernishev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Chernishev.
Chernishev sizes up Ky Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chernishev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ky Jr on the side of the head. #TD2#
Ky Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Chernishev won't allow it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ky Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ky Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura but Chernishev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ky Jr to get the leverage.
Ky Jr winds up and cracks Chernishev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chernishev's head.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Chernishev won't allow it.
Chernishev keeping hold of Ky Jr's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Ky Jr is keen to just control but Chernishev is a slippery customer.
Chernishev wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chernishev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ky Jr.
Chernishev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chernishev.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chernishev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernishev pulls Ky Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr landing strikes.
Chernishev is letting Ky Jr control him for a moment.
Chernishev taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Ky Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chernishev dodges the ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is putting a hurting on Chernishev here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chernishev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Chernishev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ky Jr's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Chernishev is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr trying to advance position but Chernishev counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Chernishev is keeping the position.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chernishev's head.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernishev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ky Jr stands and throws Chernishev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ky Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ky Jr misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ky Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Chernishev, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ky Jr lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ky Jr is defended easily by Chernishev.
Sergey Chernishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Chernishev slaps away a takedown attempt from Ky Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ky Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernishev is just out of range.
Ky Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chernishev circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ky Jr. #T1#
Chernishev tries to buck Ky Jr off but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr working away.
Ky Jr lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chernishev works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chernishev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gaia Ky Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ky Jr trying to mount his opponent but Chernishev defends it.
Ky Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ky Jr trying to control from half guard but Chernishev is working away.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Chernishev's temple.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Chernishev won't allow it.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernishev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ky Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chernishev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura but Chernishev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ky Jr to get the leverage.
Ky Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Chernishev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev trying to hold on to Ky Jr's head to control him but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Chernishev is defending the position.
Chernishev manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Chernishev is trying to control the position but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr with a nice head shot there.
Chernishev keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Ky Jr won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Chernishev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chernishev is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chernishev is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Chernishev wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Ky Jr slips a nice elbow through Chernishev's hands, connecting with Chernishev's forehead.
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Chernishev is having none of it.
Chernishev trying to control here.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Chernishev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chernishev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ky Jr.
Chernishev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ky Jr.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chernishev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chernishev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernishev, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ky Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
A very excited looking Gaia Ky Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEFC Live 59
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Nazarethyan scores with a push kick.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Nazarethyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazarethyan lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chernishev is defended easily by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chernishev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazarethyan drops his hands momentarily and Chernishev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nazarethyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarethyan is just out of range.
A nice side step and Nazarethyan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nazarethyan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chernishev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev blocks a jab.
Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarethyan.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Nazarethyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazarethyan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazarethyan misses with a straight left.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazarethyan.
Chernishev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan takes one to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan lands with a straight right. Chernishev didn't see that one coming.
Chernishev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chernishev throws a jab when Nazarethyan was well out of range.
Chernishev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazarethyan's head.
Chernishev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nazarethyan. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chernishev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Chernishev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Chernishev.#TD#
Chernishev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nazarethyan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chernishev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nazarethyan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nazarethyan tries to escape but Chernishev is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazarethyan keeps working.
The ground and pound from Chernishev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chernishev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chernishev taking a breather here.
Nazarethyan is not content to let Chernishev control the position. #T3#
Chernishev throws an elbow but Nazarethyan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chernishev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chernishev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nazarethyan is not content to let Chernishev control the position.
Nazarethyan tries to bench press Chernishev off him but Chernishev keeps the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nazarethyan being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nazarethyan lands with a hook. Chernishev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chernishev connects with a leg kick. Nazarethyan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chernishev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chernishev misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Nazarethyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernishev's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernishev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chernishev scores with a body shot.
Chernishev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nazarethyan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarethyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chernishev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nazarethyan on the side of the head.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the side of Chernishev's head but Chernishev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazarethyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarethyan staying out of range there.
Chernishev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some bone on bone action there as Chernishev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chernishev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nazarethyan stuns Chernishev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Chernishev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev is pressing down on Nazarethyan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nazarethyan is holding on for now.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernishev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nazarethyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chernishev in particular looking to stall.
Nazarethyan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazarethyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernishev controlling from the top position.
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chernishev wants to control from the top but Nazarethyan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nazarethyan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nazarethyan lands a nice hook to Chernishev's body. Chernishev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nazarethyan connects with a jab.
Jab by Chernishev.
Nazarethyan throws a wild body kick that Chernishev sees coming a mile off.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and moves away.
Chernishev throws a looping overhand right but Nazarethyan ducks down to avoid it.
Chernishev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazarethyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarethyan looks for the body kick but Chernishev saw that one coming.
Nazarethyan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.#TD#
Chernishev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chernishev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nazarethyan is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Chernishev.
The strikes coming from Chernishev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chernishev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but Nazarethyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chernishev throws a strike aimed at the side of Nazarethyan's head but Nazarethyan avoids it well.#T4#
An elbow from Chernishev crashes against the mat.
Chernishev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chernishev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nazarethyan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chernishev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nazarethyan dodges the ground and pound from Chernishev.
Nazarethyan defending against the ground and pound.
Nazarethyan is not content to let Chernishev control the position.
Nazarethyan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chernishev's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarethyan throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarethyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chernishev lands a jab to the nose.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernishev throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarethyan's shoulder, as Nazarethyan tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Nazarethyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarethyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nazarethyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarethyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chernishev tried to score with a low kick but Nazarethyan checks it.
Nazarethyan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chernishev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nazarethyan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick that misses.
Nazarethyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernishev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Nazarethyan tries to work over Chernishev's front leg with a kick but Chernishev checks it.
Chernishev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nazarethyan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chernishev needs to keep his hands up - Nazarethyan had a free shot at his head there.
Chernishev throws a leg kick that misses.
Chernishev walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarethyan.
Chernishev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Nazarethyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Chernishev - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Chernishev.
Chernishev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarethyan misses with a straight left.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nazarethyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazarethyan. That's going to slow Chernishev down.
Chernishev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nazarethyan tries a low kick but Chernishev avoids it.
Chernishev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarethyan can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Chernishev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chernishev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarethyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernishev moves out of range as Nazarethyan strikes.#TD#
Chernishev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernishev controlling the pace.
Nazarethyan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sergey Chernishev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chernishev trying to control from half guard but Nazarethyan is working away. #T3#
Nazarethyan trying to control here.
Chernishev trying to control from half guard but Nazarethyan is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chernishev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Chernishev misses.
Nazarethyan tries to land a leg kick but Chernishev saw it coming and moves away.
Nazarethyan connects with a looping right hand.
Nazarethyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Chernishev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Chernishev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarethyan has momentary wrist control but Chernishev slips an elbow through the middle.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Chernishev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chernishev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Chernishev!
Sergey Chernishev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Suren Nazarethyan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.

Event: CEFC 296
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#TD#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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. #REVB#
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Gatsby trying to control the position. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #TD#
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. #REVB#
Gatsby working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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 #TD#
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. #REVB#
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.#SUB#
Gatsby has an active guard here but Chernishev has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
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.#SUB#
Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
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.

Event: CEFC 295
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Chernishev moves out of range.
Tiyapairat throws a solid leg kick but Chernishev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat looks to clinch #TD2#
and Chernishev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tiyapairat's guard.
Tiyapairat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiyapairat has wrist control.
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiyapairat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernishev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tiyapairat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev throws a strike but Tiyapairat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chernishev pulls Tiyapairat in close to his closed guard and prevents Tiyapairat from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Chernishev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiyapairat's guard. #REVB#
Chernishev controlling from the top position.
Chernishev cracks Tiyapairat with a solid left hand.
Chernishev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chernishev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chernishev advances position into side control!
Chernishev throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Tiyapairat takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat parries the strikes from Chernishev easily there. Chernishev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tiyapairat to escape.
Chernishev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tiyapairat down.
The referee asks Chernishev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chernishev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chernishev is working Tiyapairat over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC2#
Tiyapairat is rocked!
Tiyapairat seems a little lost for a moment, as Chernishev dominates the positioning.
Tiyapairat is breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Tiyapairat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiyapairat is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chernishev scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tiyapairat is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Chernishev can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

Event: CEFC Live 56
Date: Jun 14, 2018

#R1##CL#
McKregor rushes Chernishev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McKregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chernishev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
McKregor scores with a head kick. Chernishev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McKregor tries to clinch up.
Chernishev tried to score with a low kick but McKregor checks it.
No joy there for Chernishev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McKregor scores with a jab.
Chernishev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chernishev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKregor can pounce on him.
McKregor connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chernishev pivots, looking for a leg kick but McKregor is out of range and Chernishev settles back down.
Chernishev throws a predictable looking body shot
and McKregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McKregor lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chernishev prevents McKregor from standing back up. #T1#
Chernishev is looking to advance position but McKregor won't allow it.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKregor's head.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
McKregor has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev prevents McKregor from standing back up.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKregor defending well though.
McKregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
McKregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chernishev is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McKregor throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Chernishev moves out of range as McKregor strikes.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McKregor defends it well.
McKregor wants to clinch up but Chernishev keeps it at a distance.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Chernishev as he connects with a hook.
McKregor is looking to score with low kicks.
Chernishev lands a nice looking kick to the body. McKregor takes a step back to recover.
McKregor throws a leg kick but Chernishev moved away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernishev or perhaps it was just good defense by McKregor, which made it look bad.
McKregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Chernishev lands a slapping body shot.
McKregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKregor tries to clinch but Chernishev is having none of it.
McKregor throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
McKregor gets caught napping as Chernishev dives in and scores a takedown. McKregor manages to retain guard.
Chernishev cracks McKregor with a solid left hand.
McKregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chernishev controls the pace.
McKregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKregor keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Chernishev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McKregor's guard.
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but McKregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev trying to control the pace.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McKregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McKregor checks a leg kick.
McKregor throws the kick towards the body but Chernishev avoids it.
Chernishev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernishev lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Chernishev. Beautiful body shot.
McKregor lands a high kick!
Chernishev digs a good body shot into McKregor's ribs.
McKregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut
and McKregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKregor tries to clinch but Chernishev moves out of range.
McKregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.#CL#
McKregor rushes Chernishev and presses him up against the cage.
Chernishev is pushing McKregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Chernishev. #BC#
McKregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Chernishev drives through with a takedown into McKregor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet but Chernishev passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKregor is refusing to be controlled, as Chernishev sits in half guard. #ES#
McKregor pushes Chernishev off and gets back to his feet.
Chernishev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McKregor rather than just go for the knockout.
Chernishev connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKregor throws out the jab.
Chernishev pivots, looking for a leg kick but McKregor is out of range and Chernishev settles back down.
McKregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konner McKregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernishev misses with a straight left.
McKregor throws a sloppy head kick and Chernishev moves out of range easily.
Chernishev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKregor lands a two punch combo.
Chernishev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKregor tries to clinch there but Chernishev circles away.
McKregor misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Chernishev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McKregor quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Chernishev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKregor defending well though.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet.
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through McKregor's hands, connecting with McKregor's forehead.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
McKregor is rocked!
Chernishev stops McKregor from getting back to his feet.
Oh McKregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McKregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKregor defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but McKregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McKregor to regain full guard.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McKregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from McKregor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chernishev.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Chernishev connects with a body shot.
Chernishev scores with the left hand. McKregor knows he should have avoided that one.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chernishev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from McKregor misses.
Chernishev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chernishev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Chernishev's head.
Chernishev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Chernishev misses.
McKregor is looking to clinch but Chernishev is avoiding it.
Chernishev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKregor cracks Chernishev with an open hand slap.
Chernishev throws a body punch but McKregor moves out of range.
Konner McKregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKregor loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
Chernishev checks a leg kick.
Chernishev cracks McKregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chernishev with a lazy takedown attempt
and McKregor counters with a left and a right that stings Chernishev.
McKregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev checks a leg kick.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Chernishev circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKregor misses with a wild combination.
And Chernishev tries to counter it with a takedown but McKregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McKregor wants to clinch.
Chernishev's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernishev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernishev manages to avoid it.
McKregor lunges at Chernishev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chernishev's hand.
Chernishev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernishev on the side of the head.
Chernishev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McKregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from McKregor.
McKregor tries to clinch there but Chernishev circles away.
Chernishev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKregor.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McKregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernishev.
Chernishev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKregor's head backwards.#TD2#
Chernishev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McKregor sprawls well initially but Chernishev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McKregor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chernishev manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKregor trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chernishev tries to control but McKregor wriggling away.
McKregor blocking the ground and pound.
Chernishev throwing strikes here but McKregor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3#
McKregor wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chernishev dominating with strikes here.
Chernishev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chernishev scoring with strikes but McKregor is staying in there.
Chernishev drops a big elbow. That's hurt McKregor! More shots from Chernishev and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernishev!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Chernishev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018

#R1#
Chernishev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been hearing reports that Chernishev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chernishev.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rojas sprawls and moves away.
Chernishev throws a body kick that misses
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas defending well as Chernishev loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rojas sprawls and moves away.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chernishev. Chernishev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Chernishev as he connects with a hook.
Chernishev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chernishev.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rojas.
Chernishev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Chernishev down.
Rojas works Chernishev's body with a nice hook.
Rojas throws a low kick, looking for Chernishev's leg but Chernishev calmly moves out of range.
Chernishev defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Rojas blocks the low kick.
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chernishev.
Chernishev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Chernishev. That snapped Rojas's head back.
Chernishev throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chernishev.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Chernishev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chernishev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rojas sprawls well. Rojas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chernishev eats them both and turns towards Rojas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chernishev slips a jab from Rojas.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Chernishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernishev.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chernishev has time to react.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Rojas avoids it well and moves away.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernishev moves away.#T3#
Chernishev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chernishev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chernishev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas stuffs the takedown attempt from Chernishev. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chernishev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernishev misses with a looping right.
Chernishev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Chernishev is looking to wear down Rojas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Chernishev throws a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
Chernishev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rojas's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev looks for a takedown but Rojas sprawls well.
Chernishev misses with a kick to the body
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Chernishev throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas flicks out a counter leg kick but Chernishev steps away.
Rojas lands a jab.
Chernishev thows a leg kick but Rojas checks it
and Rojas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernishev should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Rojas drops Chernishev with a beautiful combination! Chernishev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rojas is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Chernishev is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chernishev circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Chernishev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernishev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Chernishev out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018

#R1#
Chernishev dodges the punch combination from Bailey.
Bailey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bailey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernishev.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Chernishev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey scores with a jab to the body.
Chernishev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range. #TD2#
Chernishev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bailey to the ground. Chernishev is now in Bailey's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chernishev is in close to Bailey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bailey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernishev is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bailey trying to keep a closed guard but Chernishev is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernishev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernishev works over Bailey with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernishev is working Bailey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bailey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bailey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bailey is fighting to break Chernishev's control of his arms but Chernishev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bailey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chernishev is controlling Bailey's posture.
Chernishev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bailey wants to get back to full guard.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Bailey dodges it nicely.
Bailey preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Bailey taking some punishment here, with Chernishev in his half guard.
Bailey is looking for a sweep. Chernishev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev misses with a head shot. Bailey uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chernishev is fighting to break Bailey's control of his arms but Bailey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chernishev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey tries to bum rush Chernishev with a series of wild strikes but Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernishev misses with a body kick.
Bailey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Bailey finds it's way through Chernishev's defenses.
Chernishev misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Bailey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bailey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Chernishev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Joe Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Bailey.
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chernishev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet.
Chernishev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bailey's head backwards.#TD2#
Chernishev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bailey sprawls well initially but Chernishev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bailey to regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chernishev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bailey's head.#T1#
Chernishev looking to pass the guard.
Chernishev throws a strike but Bailey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bailey wants to get up but he can't break Chernishev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bailey preventing the sweep.
Bailey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bailey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chernishev holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bailey is looking to stand up but Chernishev won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bailey blocks the body kick.
Bailey misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Bailey dodges it nicely.
Chernishev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bailey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Bailey dodges it nicely.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bailey to regain full guard. #T3#
Chernishev postures up.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Chernishev controlling from the top position.
Chernishev throws an elbow that misses. Bailey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chernishev's guard. Nice move by Bailey!#REVR#
Bailey passes Chernishev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey is thwarting Chernishev's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Chernishev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
Bailey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chernishev's guard.
Chernishev is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Bailey gets to his feet. Chernishev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Chernishev misses with a double jab.
Bailey misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Chernishev.
Chernishev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chernishev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as Chernishev blocks the low kick.
Bailey connects with a jab.
Chernishev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baileys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bailey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chernishev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Chernishev moves out of range of the leg kick from Bailey.
Bailey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chernishev. Chernishev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chernishev throws a one two combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bailey checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.#T1#
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernishev.
Chernishev tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Chernishev wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Chernishev checks a leg kick.
Chernishev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joe Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernishev. That did some damage!
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown but Bailey shows good takedown defense.
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernishev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernishev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chernishev looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range. #T2#
Chernishev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a left hand
and Bailey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chernishev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bailey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev.
No joy there for Bailey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernishev lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernishev.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey lands a jab to Chernishev's midsection.
Chernishev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bailey to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Chernishev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Bailey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chernishev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bailey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Bailey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Chernishev moves out of range.
Chernishev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chernishev throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Chernishev avoids the head kick by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a two punch combination.
Bailey throws a push kick but Chernishev slaps the foot to one side.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from Chernishev.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev misses with a straight right.
Bailey throws a right and a left that Chernishev avoids nicely. #T4#
Bailey throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a single leg into guard. Bailey didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bailey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev works over Bailey with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernishev wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Chernishev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernishev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bailey 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bailey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Salazar moves into the clinch.
Chernishev controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
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.#CL2#
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. #BC#
Chernishev breaks the clinch. #T1#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
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!
#R2#
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. #CL2#
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. #T1#
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.#CL2#
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. #TD#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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. #REVB#
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.
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#TD#
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. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
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! #T4#
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.

Event: KOFC 62 - Jepsen vs Crawley
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Chernishev tests Szymanski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Szymanski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Szymanski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chernishev is defending well for now.
Chernishev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szymanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szymanski has a couple of punches blocked by Chernishev.
A short right from Szymanski.
Szymanski stalling in the clinch.
Szymanski prevents a body shot from Chernishev.
Szymanski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Szymanski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chernishev tries to stall but Szymanski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Chernishev.
Szymanski has Chernishev pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Szymanski scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev tries for a takedown but Szymanski manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Chernishev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chernishev won't allow Szymanski to sweep him here.
Szymanski is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up. #T1#
Szymanski pulls Chernishev in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szymanski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Chernishev misses its intended target. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the head.
Chernishev throws a jab when Szymanski was well out of range.
Szymanski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernishev lands a body shot.
Chernishev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szymanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernishev throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Chernishev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernishev throws a poor cross that misses
and Szymanski counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chernishev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Szymanski doesn't seem phased though.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense.
Chernishev throws an overhand right that lands on Szymanski's shoulder, as Szymanski tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Szymanski does no damage.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Chernishev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szymanski is looking to counter punch.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev misses with a body shot
and Szymanski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Szymanski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szymanski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernishev in his tracks.
Szymanski throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Szymanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borys Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Chernishev.
Chernishev lands with an uppercut that bounces Szymanski off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Chernishev. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Szymanski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Szymanski presses Chernishev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chernishev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Szymanski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chernishev looks winded!
Szymanski scores with a shot to the side of Chernishev's head.
Szymanski lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Szymanski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chernishev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chernishev tries to score a body lock takedown but Szymanski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Szymanski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chernishev backwards.
Szymanski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szymanski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Szymanski blocking some punches.
Szymanski blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Szymanski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Szymanski digs a right hand into Chernishev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chernishev's gas tank.
Chernishev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chernishev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Szymanski as the two fighters clinch.
Szymanski lands with a light punch inside.
Szymanski scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szymanski presses Chernishev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Szymanski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Szymanski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chernishev taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Szymanski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense.
Szymanski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Szymanski's corner calls for a 1-2. Szymanski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Szymanski stuns Chernishev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Szymanski's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szymanski connects with the punch.
Chernishev staying out of range there.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Szymanski defends it well.
Borys Szymanski is winning the standup battle so far.
Szymanski cracks Chernishev with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Chernishev is rocked!
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szymanski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chernishev manages to circle out of the way.
Chernishev is still on wobbly legs! Can Szymanski finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Szymanski! Chernishev is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Szymanski!

Event: KOFC 55 - Obama vs Sobis
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Chernishev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Consumerus.#TD#
Chernishev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Consumerus on his heels. He'll look to pass Consumerus's guard now, I'm sure.
Consumerus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Consumerus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chernishev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Consumerus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Consumerus is trying to keep Chernishev in close. #T1#
Chernishev trying to control but Consumerus is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Consumerus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chernishev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at VenDetta GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Consumerus misses with a series of wild punches.
Chernishev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Consumerus throws an overhand right that lands on Chernishev's shoulder, as Chernishev tries to avoid the shot.
Consumerus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chernishev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Consumerus dodges the punch combination from Chernishev.
Chernishev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Consumerus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev.
Consumerus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chernishev throws the left hand but Consumerus avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Consumerus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Consumerus takes a swing at Chernishev's ribcage but misses.
Creatinus Consumerus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Consumerus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Consumerus ducks under a wild hook from Chernishev.
Consumerus throws an overhand right that lands on Chernishev's shoulder, as Chernishev tries to avoid the shot.
Chernishev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chernishev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Consumerus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Consumerus lands a right hook to the body.
Consumerus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chernishev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Consumerus scores with a punch to the head.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Consumerus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Consumerus was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Consumerus misses the jab.
Chernishev throws a shot from downtown. Consumerus moves away and avoids it.
Consumerus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Consumerus throws a hook but Chernishev blocks it.
Chernishev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Consumerus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Consumerus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Consumerus as he avoids it easily.
Chernishev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Consumerus counter with a right hand.
Consumerus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Consumerus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernishev lunges at Consumerus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Consumerus's hand.
Chernishev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Consumerus lands a body shot.
Consumerus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernishev manages to avoid it.
Chernishev misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Consumerus ducks under a wild hook from Chernishev.
Consumerus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4##TD#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chernishev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Consumerus wants to get back to his feet but Chernishev is dominant here and he's now got Consumerus's back!
Chernishev punches Consumerus on the ear.
Consumerus trying to control the hands but Chernishev won't let him.
Consumerus wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Consumerus is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chernishev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Creatinus Consumerus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Consumerus.
Chernishev throws a poor cross that misses
and Consumerus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chernishev throws a jab when Consumerus was well out of range.
Consumerus blocks a low kick nicely.
Chernishev shoots and misses
and Consumerus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Consumerus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Consumerus with a nice cross.
Consumerus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Creatinus Consumerus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Consumerus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Consumerus.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Consumerus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chernishev tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Consumerus to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernishev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Consumerus counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Consumerus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Consumerus scores with a body shot.
Consumerus lands a jab to Chernishev's midsection.
Chernishev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Consumerus lands the left hand.
Consumerus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernishev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Consumerus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chernishev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Consumerus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Consumerus connects with the punch.
Chernishev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chernishev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Consumerus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Consumerus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Consumerus throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Consumerus sprawls well. Consumerus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
Chernishev connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernishev lands a jab to the nose.
Chernishev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chernishev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chernishev connects with the punch.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chernishev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chernishev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Consumerus lands with a good body shot.
Consumerus takes a swing at Chernishev's ribcage but misses.
Chernishev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Consumerus as he avoids it easily.
Consumerus lands a body shot.
Consumerus scores with a jab to the body.
Consumerus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Chernishev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Consumerus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Consumerus.
Consumerus lunges at Chernishev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chernishev's hand.
Consumerus punishes Chernishev's body with a nice straight punch.
Chernishev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Consumerus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Consumerus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Consumerus there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Consumerus.
Chernishev misses with a body shot
and Consumerus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Consumerus throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernishev.
Chernishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Consumerus thuds his right hand into Chernishev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Consumerus lands with an overhand left.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Consumerus! #T4#
Chernishev drops his hands momentarily and Consumerus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chernishev is looking to slow Consumerus down with leg kicks.
Jab, jab by Consumerus - just one landing.
Consumerus misses with a double jab.
Consumerus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Consumerus works the jab nicely.
Consumerus moves out of range as Chernishev strikes.
Chernishev throws a body punch but Consumerus moves out of range.
Consumerus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernishev manages to avoid it.
Consumerus misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Chernishev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Consumerus punishes Chernishev's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Consumerus with a jab.#CL#
Chernishev rushes Consumerus and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Consumerus.
Chernishev has a couple of punches blocked by Consumerus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Creatinus Consumerus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Consumerus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Consumerus digs a good body shot into Chernishev's ribs.
Consumerus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chernishev at a distance.
Chernishev takes a swing at Consumerus's ribcage but misses.
Chernishev throws a series of punches but Consumerus moves out of range.
Consumerus keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernishev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Consumerus lands with a hook. Chernishev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Consumerus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chernishev's head.
Consumerus lands with a shot to the body.
Consumerus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Consumerus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Consumerus feints a jab promting Chernishev to slip. Consumerus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chernishev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chernishev slips a jab from Consumerus.
Chernishev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Consumerus counters with a stiff right hand.
Consumerus lands with a nice combination. Chernishev backs away looking to recover.
Consumerus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Consumerus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Chernishev misses with a looping right.
Chernishev takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chernishev is defended easily by Consumerus.
Consumerus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Consumerus misses the jab.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernishev blocks a jab.
Consumerus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Consumerus scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernishev should have avoided that one.
Chernishev with a hook.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernishev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
A slow jab from Chernishev misses its intended target.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Chernishev throws out a loose jab but Consumerus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Consumerus throws a shot to the body.
Consumerus loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Consumerus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Consumerus does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chernishev lands a really nice looking cross but Consumerus seems unphased.
Chernishev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Consumeruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Consumerus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Consumerus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chernishev on the side of the head.
Chernishev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chernishev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Chernishev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chernishev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Consumerus tries to avoid it but Chernishev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Consumerus to the ground. Consumerus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chernishev misses with a left hand
and Consumerus counters with a left to the body.
Consumerus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chernishev has time to react.
Consumerus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Consumerus blocks a low kick nicely.
Consumerus scores with a one two! Chernishev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Consumerus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Consumerus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chernishev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Consumerus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernishev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chernishev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Consumerus finds it's way round the side to connect with Chernishev's head.
Chernishev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Consumerus throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernishev.
Consumerus punishes Chernishev's body with a nice straight punch.
Chernishev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chernishev shoots in but no luck this time.
Consumerus lands a jab.
Chernishev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Consumerus checks a leg kick nicely.
Consumerus stuns Chernishev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chernishev lands a nice looking body shot.
Consumerus scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernishev should have avoided that one.
Consumerus missing with a left hand there. Chernishev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernishev misses with a straight right.
Consumerus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Consumerus slips under a jab from Chernishev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Creatinus Consumerus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Consumerus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Creatinus Consumerus!

Event: KOFC 48 - Murphy vs Sarducci
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Chernishev slips under a jab.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Honey avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Chernishev with that takedown attempt.
Chernishev swings for the body but Honey moves out of range.
Honey with a nice cross.
Honey misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Honey throws a hook but Chernishev blocks it.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Chernishev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Honey's waist but Honey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chernishev off to one side.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernishev was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Honey sprawls well. Honey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Honey misses the jab.#T1#
Honey misses with a hook.
Honey tries to bum rush Chernishev with a series of wild strikes but Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernishev throws out a powerful jab.
Honey has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Chernishev tries for a takedown but Honey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chernishev connects with a jab.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
Chernishev staying out of range there.
Chernishev throws a body punch but Honey moves out of range.
Honey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chernishev.
Honey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Honey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Chernishev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Chernishev fails with the takedown
and Honey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chernishev thinking.
Chernishev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev slips a straight right by Honey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chernishev.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernishev lands a jab.
Honey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernishev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Honey doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Honey misses with a straight right.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Honey as he jumps to the side.
Honey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chernishev misses the body punch
and Honey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Chernishev gets a takedown into half guard.
Honey is concentrating on defense, preventing Chernishev from advancing position.
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 lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honey's head.
Honey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev works his way into side control. #T4#
Honey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Honey sneaks back into half guard.
Honey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
Chernishev not doing much here.
Honey is trying to maintain the position but Chernishev is very close to passing his half guard.
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but Honey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Chernishev there.
Honey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernishev moves away.
Chernishev dives in for a single leg takedown but Honey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Honey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chernishev with a body shot.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Honey throws out a counter right but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
Chernishev lands a body shot.
Honey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chernishev dives in and grabs Honey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Honey pushes down on Chernishev's head and hops out.#TD#
Chernishev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Honey quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Honey pushes Chernishev off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernishev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chernishev misses with a jab to the body
enabling Honey to counter with a crisp jab.
Honey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chernishev takes a swing at Honey's ribcage but misses.
Chernishev misses with a hook to the body
and Honey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chernishev is looking to wear down Honey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chernishev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernishev or perhaps it was just good defense by Honey, which made it look bad.
Chernishev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Honey is quick to defend against it.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Honey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Honey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Chernishev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Honey to the mat! Honey manages to get full guard.
Honey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Honey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Honey seems keen to control Chernishev's posture.
Chernishev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernishev trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Honey pulls Chernishev in close to his closed guard and prevents Chernishev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Honey has wrist control.
Honey pulls Chernishev in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chernishev misses with a body punch
and Honey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Honey enables Chernishev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Honey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chernishev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Honey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chernishev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Honey manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chernishev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Honey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Honey can't find room to land a body shot as Chernishev controls the action. #BC2#
Honey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hugh Honey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Honey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Honey misses.
Chernishev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey. #TD#
Chernishev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey struggling a bit here.#T4#
An elbow from Chernishev crashes against the mat.
Honey is trying to control Chernishev's posture but Chernishev avoids it.
Honey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chernishev.
Honey is trying to control Chernishev's posture but Chernishev avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Honey some visible discomfort.
Honey wants to control but Chernishev postures up.
Chernishev throws a strike aimed at the side of Honey's head but Honey avoids it well.
Honey struggling a bit here.
Honey regains half guard, as Chernishev was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hugh Honey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chernishev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Honey throws out a counter right but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the body.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Honey.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Chernishev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chernishev swings for the body but Honey moves out of range.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
Honey ducks right into an uppercut from Chernishev. #T1#
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
Honey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Honey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Honey scores with the left hand. Chernishev knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Chernishev.
Chernishev dives in and grabs Honey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Honey pushes down on Chernishev's head and hops out.
Honey throws out a counter right but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honey looks to throw the jab but Chernishev is out of range.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Honey counters with a left to the body.
Honey cracks Chernishev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Chernishev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
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!
Chernishev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Honey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honey's head.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honey's head.
Chernishev wants to take a breather but Honey is having none of it.
Chernishev is pressing down on Honey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Honey is holding on for now.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Honey is trying to stand up here but Chernishev is controlling him well.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Honey dodges it nicely.
Chernishev is thwarting Honey's attempts to control the position.
Chernishev is stalling here. Honey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chernishev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Honey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Honey avoids the strikes from the bottom by Chernishev.
Honey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chernishev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chernishev controlling the position well.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep. Honey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernishev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep. Honey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Honey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chernishev trying to control from the bottom.
Honey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chernishev missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergey Chernishev.
I think Chernishev 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hugh Honey!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugh Honey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 44
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Chernishev throws out a loose jab but Truffaut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Truffaut is just out of range.
Truffaut throws a body punch but Chernishev moves out of range.
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Truffaut is quick to defend against it.
Truffaut avoids the body shot from Chernishev. #TD#
Truffaut tries to sprawl but Chernishev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernishev trying to control the pace.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Truffaut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Truffaut is trying to get back to full guard.
Truffaut keeps trying to improve his position.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev working Truffaut over with strikes.
Truffaut is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Chernishev is keen to just control but Truffaut is a slippery customer.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Truffaut dodges it nicely.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev with the ground and pound but Truffaut uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chernishev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Truffaut has wrist control.#T3#
Chernishev controlling from the top position.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev with a nice head shot there.
Truffaut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Truffaut's head.
Truffaut has momentary wrist control but Chernishev slips an elbow through the middle.
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Chernishev working some strikes from top position.
Chernishev chips away with some ground and pound.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Chernishev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Truffaut's head.
Chernishev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernishev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernishev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Truffaut's head.
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Truffaut trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses.
Truffaut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Truffaut manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernishev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chernishev fails with the takedown.
Truffaut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
A nice side step and Truffaut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chernishev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Truffaut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Truffaut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Truffaut thuds his right hand into Chernishev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chernishev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Truffaut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Chernishev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Sergey Chernishev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Chernishev trying to mount his opponent but Truffaut defends it.
Truffaut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernishev is working away from the top position though.
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev slows the pace down in half guard.
Chernishev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truffaut can do to turn this around?
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head. #T2#
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev prevents Truffaut from improving his position.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Truffaut tries to roll over but Chernishev keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Chernishev there.
Truffaut wants to improve his position but Chernishev is controlling well.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Truffaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev. #T3#
Truffaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
Ground and pound from Chernishev.
Chernishev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Truffaut's temple.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Chernishev trying to control the action but Truffaut is working from the bottom.
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev drops an elbow to the side of Truffaut's head.
Truffaut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chernishev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chernishev is nestled in close to Truffaut, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
Chernishev works his way into full mount!
Chernishev looking to finish with strikes here!
Chernishev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chernishev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Truffaut can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Truffaut that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chernishev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Truffaut is breathing heavily.
Chernishev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Chernishev connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Truffaut is rocked!
Chernishev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Chernishev connects with the punch.
Truffaut is still on wobbly legs! Can Chernishev finish him?
Chernishev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Truffaut seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernishev lands a nice hook to Truffaut's body. Truffaut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Chernishev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Truffaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev wants to take a breather but Truffaut is having none of it.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Truffaut dodges it nicely.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
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.
Nice strikes from Chernishev there. #T1#
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through Truffaut's hands, connecting with Truffaut's forehead.
Truffaut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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 Truffaut's temple.
Chernishev lands strikes from half guard.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Chernishev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through Truffaut's hands, connecting with Truffaut's forehead.#T2#
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truffaut defending well though.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernishev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev winds up and cracks Truffaut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernishev wants to take a breather but Truffaut is having none of it.
Truffaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
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. #T3#
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Truffaut is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernishev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chernishev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Truffaut dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev winds up and cracks Truffaut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernishev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Chernishev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Truffaut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Chernishev dives in and scores a takedown into Truffaut's guard.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Truffaut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Truffaut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chernishev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses.
Truffaut is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up.
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Truffaut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chernishev cracks Truffaut with a solid left hand.
Chernishev postures up in Truffaut's guard and throws a big left but Truffaut blocks it.
Truffaut is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Truffaut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernishev connects with a couple of short punches.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chernishev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chernishev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Truffaut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Truffaut has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chernishev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernishev postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Chernishev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Truffaut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chernishev somewhat.
Truffaut's coach down at Urban Achievers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Truffaut's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Truffaut doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice shot by Truffaut.
Chernishev misses with a shot to the body
letting Truffaut counter with a right hand.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Truffaut moves away.
Chernishev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Truffaut at a distance.
Chernishev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Truffaut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Chernishev misses with a shot to the body
and Truffaut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Truffaut connects with a leg kick. Chernishev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chernishev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Truffaut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernishev lands a two punch combo.
Chernishev misses with a hook. Truffaut ducked under it nicely.
Chernishev misses with a looping left.
Truffaut throws out a counter right but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Truffaut was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Chernishev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Truffaut circles away.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Truffaut.
Truffaut stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Truffaut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Truffaut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Truffaut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chernishev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Truffaut misses.
Truffaut throws a nice looking combination but Chernishev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chernishev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chernishev has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev had his way with Michel Truffaut in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Truffaut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernishev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Chernishev feints and as Truffaut raises his hands in defense, Chernishev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Truffaut holds on and takes a little breather.
Chernishev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Truffaut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernishev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Truffaut wants to stand and escape but Chernishev is having none of it.
Chernishev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernishev stands up over Truffaut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernishev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernishev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chernishev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chernishev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Truffaut parries the strikes from Chernishev easily there. Chernishev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Truffaut to escape.
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Truffaut keeps working.
Michel Truffaut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernishev works to advance to full mount. Truffaut defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Truffaut is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chernishev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chernishev with shots to the head and body - Truffaut looks very uncomfortable down there.
Poor strikes thrown by Chernishev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chernishev punching from mount but Truffaut doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Truffaut in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Truffaut that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Chernishev.
Chernishev lands a heavy elbow.
Chernishev unloads with some shots from mount but Truffaut bucks and avoids them well.
Chernishev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Chernishev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chernishev avoids the attempt from Truffaut to control.
Chernishev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chernishev breaks from Truffaut's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chernishev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Truffaut hang on?
Chernishev lands a big shot to the head and Truffaut winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sergey Chernishev!
Sergey Chernishev is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Sergey Chernishev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 41
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Chernishev throws a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Chernishev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chernishev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chernishev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnigan.
Finnigan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chernishev stuns Finnigan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Finnigan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finnigan.
Chernishev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chernishev throws a shot from downtown. Finnigan moves away and avoids it.
Chernishev throws a hook but Finnigan blocks it.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Chernishev shoots in and bounces Finnigan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev is in close to Finnigan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernishev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Chernishev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finnigan is keeping the position for now.
Chernishev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finnigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Finnigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finnigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finnigan keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finnigan wants to sweep here but Chernishev controlling him for the moment.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chernishev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Chernishev distracts Finnigan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Finnigan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernishev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Finnigan dodges it nicely.
Finnigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev is keen to just control but Finnigan is a slippery customer.
Finnigan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
Finnigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Finnigan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chernishev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Finnigan trying to hold on to Chernishev's head to control him but Chernishev postures up.
Chernishev passes to side control. #T3#
Chernishev in side control, throwing shots but Finnigan defends.
Chernishev scores with punches from side control.
Chernishev misses with the ground and pound.
Finnigan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Finnigan tries to buck Chernishev off but Chernishev is having none of it.
Chernishev grinds an elbow into Finnigan's temple.
Chernishev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chernishev landing strikes.
Chernishev lands some shots froms side control.
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev lands some shots froms side control.
Finnigan is not content to let Chernishev control the position.
Finnigan defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Chernishev scoring with punches and elbows.
Chernishev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Finnigan some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev scores with punches from side control.
Finnigan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chernishev lands a few punches from side control.
Chernishev cracks Finnigan with a big right hand but Finnigan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Finnigan dodges the ground and pound from Chernishev.
Finnigan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chernishev.
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
Chernishev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Finnigan some visible discomfort.
Chernishev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finnigan is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Chernishev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chernishev showed some decent athleticism there.
Chernishev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finnigan defending well though.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
Finnigan tries to kick Chernishev off but Chernishev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chernishev drops an elbow to the side of Finnigan's head.
Chernishev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finnigan can do to turn this around?
Finnigan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernishev is working away from the top position though.
Chernishev working over Finnigan with some ground and pound. Finnigan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finnigan has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Chernishev there. #T1#
Chernishev throwing shots but Finnigan is blocking nicely.
Chernishev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finnigan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Chernishev is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Finnigan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Finnigan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Finnigan trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away.
Sergey Chernishev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finnigan tries to stand but Chernishev is controlling his head.
Finnigan trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away.
Chernishev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chernishev manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Chernishev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernishev, not yet.
Chernishev looking to control.
Finnigan throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Finnigan has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finnigan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chernishev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Finnigan keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully. #T3#
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Chernishev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chernishev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chernishev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chernishev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Chernishev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chernishev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finnigan keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Finnigan looking for a sweep. Not yet Finnigan, not yet.
Finnigan keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernishev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernishev throwing strikes from guard but Finnigan blocks nicely.
Chernishev slips nicely into half guard.
Chernishev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Finnigan dodges it nicely.
Chernishev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chernishev lands a right hook to the body.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnigan manages to avoid it.
Finnigan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Finnigan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chernishev shoots in looking for a takedown but Finnigan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chernishev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finnigan slaps away a takedown attempt from Chernishev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Finnigan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finnigan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev swings for the body but Finnigan moves out of range.
It seemed like Finnigan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chernishev fails with a takedown attempt.
Finnigan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnigan throws a hook but Chernishev blocks it.#T1#
Finnigan scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finnigan enables Chernishev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finnigan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernishev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernishev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finnigan managing to control the position.
Chernishev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernishev connects with a couple of short punches.
Chernishev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Chernishev cracks Finnigan with a solid left hand.
Chernishev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finnigan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finnigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Finnigan's head.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Finnigan's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernishev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Chernishev connects with a couple of short punches.
Finnigan keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finnigan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernishev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernishev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chernishev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chernishev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chernishev stands up over Finnigan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Chernishev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chernishev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chernishev is pushing down on Finnigan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Finnigan is fighting to maintain full guard but Chernishev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernishev winds up and cracks Finnigan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev working Finnigan over with strikes.
Negan Finnigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finnigan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chernishev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finnigan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chernishev trying to control the action but Finnigan is working from the bottom.

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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Chernishev!
A pretty intense looking Sergey Chernishev took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: HFC 37
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Truffaut misses the target.
Chernishev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chernishev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Truffaut throws out the jab.
Chernishev works over Truffaut's head and body with a nice combination.
Chernishev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Truffaut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chernishev lands with an overhand left.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Truffaut just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Truffaut avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut moves out of range as Chernishev strikes.
Truffaut slips a straight right by Chernishev.
Chernishev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Truffaut is fending him off so far but Chernishev persists. Nope, Truffaut circles away and we're back to standing.
Truffaut with a jab.
Chernishev throws the left hand but Truffaut avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Truffaut scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Truffaut misses the jab.
Michel Truffaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernishev has his takedown stuffed
and Truffaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michel Truffaut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Chernishev.
Truffaut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chernishev.
Truffaut on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Truffaut stuffs the takedown attempt from Chernishev. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Truffaut.
Chernishev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Truffaut misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Chernishev gets a double leg takedown into Truffaut's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernishev slips nicely into half guard.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truffaut defending well though.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Chernishev controlling the action here.
Chernishev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chernishev winds up and cracks Truffaut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernishev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truffaut defending well though.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Truffaut has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chernishev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Truffaut is trying desperately to improve position.
Chernishev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Truffaut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chernishev fails with the takedown.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Truffaut wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernishev with a jab.
Truffaut scores with a jab. Chernishev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Truffaut misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Chernishev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been told by Truffaut's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Truffaut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Chernishev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chernishev showed some decent athleticism there.
Sergey Chernishev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Chernishev working over Truffaut with some ground and pound. Truffaut looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chernishev is controlling the pace.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernishev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chernishev slows the pace down in half guard.
Truffaut trying to hold on to Chernishev's head to control him but Chernishev postures up. #T2#
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev drops an elbow to the side of Truffaut's head.
Truffaut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernishev is working away from the top position though.
Truffaut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chernishev on the ground.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truffaut defending well though.
Truffaut has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Truffaut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Nice strikes from Chernishev there.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev working over Truffaut with some ground and pound. Truffaut looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Chernishev.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
Chernishev is nestled in close to Truffaut, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chernishev lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Chernishev seems content to control.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Chernishev seems content to control.
Truffaut tries to get to full guard but Chernishev has control of the leg. #T4#
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Chernishev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 Truffaut's temple.
Chernishev lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Truffaut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Truffaut misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Chernishev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Truffaut pinned against the cage. Truffaut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Truffaut was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chernishev.#TD2#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Truffaut napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Truffaut some visible discomfort.
Truffaut takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truffaut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chernishev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Chernishev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Truffaut down.
Truffaut is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Truffaut is looking for a sweep.
Chernishev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Truffaut some visible discomfort.
Chernishev working the head with strikes.
Truffaut taking a bit of punishment here - Chernishev scoring with strikes.
Chernishev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chernishev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chernishev is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truffaut takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
Michel Truffaut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernishev lands an elbow.
Truffaut takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chernishev working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev working the head with strikes.
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev looks up at the clock and then as Truffaut takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chernishev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chernishev landing strikes.
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev lands an elbow.
Truffaut being controlled for a moment.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Chernishev controlling the position.
Chernishev landing strikes.
Chernishev controlling the position.
Check out the look on Chernishev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chernishev working the ground and pound. #T4#
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Truffaut stops Chernishev from passing to mount.
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
Chernishev landing a few strikes.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernishev scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee asks Chernishev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chernishev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chernishev moves into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Chernishev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chernishev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Chernishev!
Our winner, Sergey Chernishev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 30 Clinton vs. Ward
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Chernishev throws a head kick but Gorski moves out of range.
Gorski tries to clinch up but Chernishev circles away and keeps his distance.
Chernishev looks for a takedown but Gorski sprawls well.
And Gorski tries to counter it with a takedown but Chernishev pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Gorski darts in and clinches Chernishev up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gorski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chernishev's brow.
Chernishev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gorski tries to work over Chernishev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorski missing with knees to the body.
Chernishev avoids a wild elbow strike from Gorski.
Chernishev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gorski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chernishev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Gorski lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorski is one step ahead there. #T1#
Chernishev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Gorski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gorski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gorski wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chernishev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chernishev throws a series of punches but Gorski moves out of range.
Chernishev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorski looks to throw the jab but Chernishev is out of range.
Chernishev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gorski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gorski misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Chernishev slips a jab from Gorski.
Chernishev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernishev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorski. #CL2#
Gorski forces Chernishev back against the cage and clinches.
Chernishev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gorski pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Gorski moves into the clinch successfully.
Gorski is struggling to control the position.#T3##TD2#
Gorski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chernishev regains guard immediately.
Gorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev controlling Gorski's posture.
Gorski tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gorski forces his way into half guard.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but Chernishev defending well.
Chernishev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chernishev wants to sweep here but Gorski controlling him for the moment.
Gorski slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorski is keen to just control but Chernishev is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grzegorz Gorski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chernishev shoots for a takedown but Gorski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sergey Chernishev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chernishev walks into a straight right hand from Gorski.
Gorski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gorski wants it to stay on the feet.
Gorski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernishev.
Gorski jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Chernishev tries to keep at a distance but Gorski has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Gorski on the inside.
Chernishev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gorski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chernishev.
Chernishev working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chernishev is trying to push Gorski away but Gorski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chernishev is trying to pull guard but Gorski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gorski's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gorski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chernishev blocks a body shot from Gorski. #T1##TD2#
Gorski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chernishev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at VenDetta GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gorski is looking to take a break and control but Chernishev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev wants to improve his position but Gorski is controlling well.
Gorski wants to take a breather but Chernishev is having none of it.
Chernishev wants to improve his position but Gorski is controlling well.
Chernishev is not content to let Gorski control the position.#SUB2#
Gorski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Chernishev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gorski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernishev wants to improve his position but instead Gorski has moved into half guard.
Chernishev wants to get back to full guard.
Gorski wants to free his trapped foot but Chernishev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gorski trying to control the action but Chernishev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chernishev tries to roll over but Gorski keeps him under control.
Gorski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gorski works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Gorski has control of Chernishev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chernishev regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Gorski has control of Chernishev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chernishev regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4##SUB2#
Gorski is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Chernishev is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Chernishev flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gorski anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Chernishev and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gorski slips an arm under Chernishev chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gorski has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gorski is squeezing on Chernishev like an anaconda would it's prey. Chernishev fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grzegorz Gorski!
A very excited looking Grzegorz Gorski 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.

Event: HFC 26 Johnson vs. Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Chernishev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ibanez sprawls and moves away.
Chernishev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Ibanez counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Chernishev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibanez fails with the takedown.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Ibanez avoids it well and moves away.
Ibanez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chernishev is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Ibanez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chernishev's guard.
Ibanez is stalling in the full guard.
Ibanez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibanez trying to control from half guard but Chernishev is working away.
Chernishev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ibanez trying to mount his opponent but Chernishev defends it. #T1#
Chernishev is refusing to be controlled, as Ibanez sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibanez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ibanez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernishev keeps working.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep. Ibanez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibanez controlling the action here.
Chernishev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chernishev tries to get out of the position.
Ibanez is trying to control the action in half guard but Chernishev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ibanez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chernishev is pressing down on Ibanez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ibanez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibanez looking to pass the guard.
Ibanez is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ibanez throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Chernishev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ibanez's guard.
Chernishev distracts Ibanez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Ibanez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ibanez looking to control. #T3#
Chernishev stands up over Ibanez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernishev won't allow Ibanez to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ibanez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ibanez working a defensive guard here.
Ibanez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chernishev is now in half guard.
Ibanez tries to get to full guard but Chernishev has control of the leg.
Ibanez trying to control from the bottom.
Ibanez wants to get back to full guard but Chernishev has passed into side control.
Chernishev is putting a hurting on Ibanez here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev cracks Ibanez with a big elbow.
Chernishev advances nicely into full mount.
Chernishev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ibanez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ibanez is looking to get back to full guard here but Chernishev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernishev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ibanez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ibanez is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev lands a nice forearm strike.
Chernishev trying to control the action but Ibanez is working from the bottom.
Ibanez struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ibanez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chernishev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ibanez trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away. #SUB2#
Ibanez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chernishev, who protects the arm well.
Chernishev prevents Ibanez from moving into mount.
Ibanez is looking to take a break and control but Chernishev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ibanez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibanez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Ibanez wants to control but Chernishev is keeping him busy.
Sergey Chernishev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chernishev is looking to reverse the position.
Chernishev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibanez can do to turn this around?
Ibanez is staying tight to Chernishev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The strikes coming from Ibanez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ibanez trying to control the action but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Chernishev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ibanez trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away. #SUB2#
Ibanez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chernishev, who protects the arm well.
Chernishev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ibanez controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Ibanez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ibanez content just to control the position here. #T3#
Chernishev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chernishev is working hard here to advance position.
Ibanez looking to control but Chernishev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chernishev wants to control but Ibanez is having none of it.
Ibanez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chernishev is holding on tight. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chernishev is looking to improve his position but Ibanez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ibanez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ibanez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibanez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernishev is looking to escape.
Chernishev is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibanez wants to take Chernishev's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Ibanez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ibanez looks for a takedown but Chernishev sprawls well.
Ibanez shoots in but no luck this time.
Renato Ibanez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibanez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sergey Chernishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Ibanez.#TD#
Chernishev shoots in and bounces Ibanez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ibanez has momentary wrist control but Chernishev slips an elbow through the middle.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev controlling from the top position.
Ibanez managing to control the position. #T1#
Ibanez working a defensive guard here.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernishev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chernishev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ibanez controlling the position.#SUB2#
Ibanez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chernishev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ibanez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chernishev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Ibanez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ibanez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Chernishev connects with a couple of short punches.
Ibanez controls Chernishev momentarily but Chernishev frees himself.
Chernishev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ibanez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chernishev tries to roll over but Ibanez keeps him under control.
Ibanez is trying to control. Chernishev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibanez passes to full mount!
Ibanez controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Ibanez working for a guillotine from mount but Chernishev is in no mood to give up.
Ibanez looking to ground and pound but Chernishev is blocking nicely.
Ibanez trying to control but Chernishev is having none of it.
Ibanez controlling the pace for now.
Ibanez trying to control but Chernishev is having none of it.
Ibanez controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ibanez wants to take Chernishev's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Ibanez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ibanez controlling from the full mount.
Ibanez wants to control but instead Chernishev manages to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev is trying to maintain the position but Ibanez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibanez trying to mount his opponent but Chernishev defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Chernishev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chernishev 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Chernishev!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Chernishev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Renato Ibanez stepped up to the mic, saying 'The only reason I cut so easily is because of my eczema and excessive use of steroid creams thinning my skin'.

Event: HFC 21 Conlon vs. Chernishev
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Chernishev drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Conlon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernishev defends well.#SUB#
Conlon 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.
Chernishev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Chernishev avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Conlon looking for a guillotine here but Chernishev defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev distracts Conlon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB#
Conlon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chernishev defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Conlon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chernishev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conlon's head.
Conlon trying to strike off his back.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conlon's head.#SUB#
Conlon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chernishev has passed into half guard!
Nice strikes from Chernishev there. #T2#
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but Conlon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conlon wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Chernishev there.
Chernishev is thwarting Conlon's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Conlon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Conlon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Conlon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chernishev frees his head nicely. Oh but Conlon has switched to an armbar! Chernishev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brendan Conlon!
Brendan Conlon retains his lightweight title!
Brendan Conlon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 18 Mccarthy vs DeNiro
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Nikolaevich 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.
Chernishev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nikolaevich shoots for a double leg takedown but Chernishev sprawls well. He's pushed Nikolaevich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nikolaevich sprawls and moves away.
Chernishev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Chernishev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chernishev with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Chernishev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaevich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernishev has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaevich's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Chernishev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaevich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernishev has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaevich's legs - danger averted.
Chernishev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernishev stands up over Nikolaevich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernishev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernishev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolaevich on the ground.
Chernishev postures up and lands a big shot to Nikolaevich's brow.
Nikolaevich has momentary wrist control but Chernishev slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Nikolaevich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chernishev is in close to Nikolaevich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chernishev cracks Nikolaevich with a solid left hand.
Chernishev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chernishev with a nice head shot there.
Chernishev postures up and lands a big shot to Nikolaevich's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolaevich trying to control the position.
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikolaevich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernishev forces his way into half guard.
Nikolaevich looks winded!
Chernishev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Nikolaevich is rocked!
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 Nikolaevich's temple.
Nikolaevich is still in real trouble! Can Chernishev finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Nikolaevich quite badly. Nikolaevich pulls Chernishev in close trying to recover. Chernishev postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Nikolaevich on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Nikolaevich doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernishev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016

#R1#
Chernishev misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Chernishev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Gay's temple. #ROC2#
Gay is rocked!
Chernishev lands a big elbow - Gay is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Chernishev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernishev!

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