PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Chesnokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uriah Chesnokov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hetfield
vs
Chesnokov

186 cm
27
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Chesnokov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chesnokov misses with a takedown attempt - Hetfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chesnokov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hetfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hetfield wants to break free but Chesnokov has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chesnokov.
Hetfield working hard to break the clinch.
Hetfield has had enough of the clinch but Chesnokov keeps him there for the moment.
Hetfield is trying to break the clinch but Chesnokov has him pressed against the cage.
Hetfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chesnokov can't get the takedown.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Chesnokov.
Hetfield is trying to break the clinch but Chesnokov is controlling him.

Chesnokov lands a takedown into guard.
Hetfield wants to stand but Chesnokov is controlling the position.

Hetfield is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hetfield tries to circle away but Chesnokov has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hetfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hetfield tries to circle away but Chesnokov has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chesnokov tries to stall but Hetfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Hetfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hetfield wants to break free but Chesnokov has control.
Hetfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hetfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hetfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Chesnokov won't allow it.
Hetfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hetfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chesnokov keeps control of Hetfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Chesnokov breaks the clinch.
Hetfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Hetfield.
Chesnokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hetfield drops Chesnokov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chesnokov looks back up at him and smiles so Hetfield waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Chesnokov is rocked!

It looks like Uriah Chesnokov has been cut.
Chesnokov drops his hands for a split second and Hetfield immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Chesnokov face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Hetfield follows up with a right hand that knocks Chesnokov into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Hetfield!
A very excited looking James Hetfield 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.