PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kon Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernov comes into the arena with 2rbina 2rista - Brutality blaring out of the sound system. Sai has chosen Sleep Now In the Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mark Chernov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Chernov
vs
Sai

178 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Chernov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kon Sai!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernov tries for a takedown but Sai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sai moves in looking to clinch but Chernov pushes him off.
Chernov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sai tries to sprawl out of it but Chernov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Chernov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chernov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chernov prevents Sai from improving his position.
Sai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sai's head.
Chernov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Chernov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sai tries to roll over but Chernov keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sai is trying to maintain the position but Chernov is very close to passing his half guard.
Chernov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sai tries to roll over but Chernov keeps him under control.
Chernov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chernov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sai is in trouble now - Chernov has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sai regains half guard.
Chernov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chernov throwing shots but Sai is blocking nicely.
Sai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernov.
Sai is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chernov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sai wants to stand but Chernov is controlling the position.
Chernov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernov stops Sai from standing up.
Sai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chernov working some strikes from top position.
Sai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernov postures up and lands a big shot to Sai's brow.
Chernov throwing strikes from guard but Sai blocks nicely.
Chernov won't allow Sai to sweep him here.
Sai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernov's guard.
Sai won't allow Chernov to sweep him here.

Sai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sai slaps away a takedown attempt from Chernov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Chernov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mark Chernov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chernov tries to keep at a distance but Sai has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sai looking for a takedown.

Sai manages to break the clinch.
Chernov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sai as he avoids it easily.
Chernov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sai defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chernov is breathing heavily.
Chernov shoots for a takedown but Sai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chernov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sai is fending him off so far but Chernov persists. Nope, Sai circles away and we're back to standing.
Sai tries to close the distance and clinch but Chernov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chernov shoots in and drives through. Sai sprawls well.
Chernov keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chernov is defended easily by Sai.
Sai tries to clinch up but Chernov circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sai.
No luck for Sai with that takedown attempt.

Sai has Chernov up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Mark Chernov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chernov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sai tries to clinch up but Chernov circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Chernov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sai which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sai moves into range and clinches up with Chernov.
Chernov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sai prevents it.
Sai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chernov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sai is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Chernov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chernov wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chernov tries for a takedown but Sai manages to get underhooks.
Sai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chernov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sai.
Chernov walks into a jab.
Chernov closes the distance and clinches up with Sai, looking for a takedown. Chernov pushes Sai against the cage but Sai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chernov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chernov enables Sai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chernov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sai wants to control from the top but Chernov keeps moving.
Sai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chernov's guard.

Sai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chernov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chernov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chernov tries to get out of the position.
Sai moves into full mount! Chernov won't be happy about that!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sai wants to control the pace but Chernov is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Sai has hold of Chernov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chernov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sai wants to control the pace but Chernov is squirming around nicely.
Chernov is trying to escape the mount.
Sai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernov is looking to escape.

Sai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chernov manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernov is trying to get back to half guard.

Sai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chernov tries to bench press Sai off him but Sai keeps the position.
Sai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernov keeps working.
Chernov tries to buck Sai off but Sai is having none of it.
Sai wants to stand but Chernov is controlling his arm.
Chernov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sai gets to mount! Chernov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chernov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Sai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chernov is surviving well by controlling Sai's body position as best he can.
Sai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernov is looking to escape.
Chernov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chernov is looking to improve his position.
Sai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chernov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kon Sai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chernov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chernov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sai. Sai obviously looking to wear him down.
Sai dives in and grabs Chernov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chernov pushes down on Sai's head and hops out.
Sai doesn't manage to clinch there - Chernov circles away.
Sai is looking to clinch.
Sai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chernov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kon Sai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sai stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Chernov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sai throws a head kick that Chernov semi-blocks.
Chernov keeps the fight on the outside.

Chernov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sai controls Chernov momentarily but Chernov frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernov is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chernov is surviving well by controlling Sai's body position as best he can.

Sai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chernov manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Sai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chernov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chernov sneaks back into half guard.
Sai wants to stand up but Chernov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chernov gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sai wants to control from the top but Chernov keeps moving.

Sai drops back looking for a leg! Chernov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chernov manages to kick Sai off! Sai jumps back into Chernov's guard.
Chernov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sai is one step ahead there.
Sai trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sai trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chernov can't keep his opponent in guard - Sai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernov wants to get back to full guard.
Sai wants to pass to mount but Chernov is defending the position.
Chernov moves into full guard.
Chernov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sai's guard.
Sai is controlling Chernov's posture.
Sai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chernov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sai's head.
Chernov stopping the sweep attempt from Sai.
Chernov is in close to Sai's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernov postures up in Sai's guard and throws a big left but Sai blocks it.
Chernov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernov won't allow Sai to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mark Chernov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sai wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chernov is controlling him.
Chernov landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kon Sai.
I think Sai 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kon Sai!
A very excited looking Kon Sai 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.