PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dileno Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexsandr Pchelenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pchelenko has chosen Kanye West-Stronger as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Carneiro
vs
Pchelenko

170 cm
30
143 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

168 cm
19
138 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dileno Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexsandr Pchelenko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pchelenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Carneiro gets tackled into the cage by Pchelenko. Pchelenko maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Carneiro.
Pchelenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pchelenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Carneiro avoids the elbow strike from Pchelenko, against the cage.
Pchelenko misses with an elbow strike.
Carneiro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pchelenko after a bit of a struggle.
Pchelenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pchelenko throws an elbow that misses.
Pchelenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carneiro.
Pchelenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Carneiro avoids the damage to the body.
Carneiro managing to block the knees to the body from Pchelenko.
Carneiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carneiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pchelenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pchelenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Carneiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pchelenko wants to clinch but Carneiro slips to the side
and Carneiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Pchelenko throws a series of strikes that have Carneiro backpedaling.
A solid body kick from Pchelenko.
Carneiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pchelenko wants to clinch.
Alexsandr Pchelenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pchelenko closes the distance and clinches.
Pchelenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carneiro.
Carneiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pchelenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pchelenko trying to land knees to the body.
Pchelenko lands a nice elbow.
Carneiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pchelenko is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pchelenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Carneiro avoids a wild elbow strike from Pchelenko.
Pchelenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carneiro is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pchelenko.

Carneiro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pchelenko can't fight it off and eventually Carneiro manages to take the fight to the floor. Pchelenko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Pchelenko keeps moving.

Carneiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carneiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pchelenko wants to stand but Carneiro is controlling the position.
Carneiro stands and throws Pchelenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Carneiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pchelenko, who protects the arm well.
Pchelenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Pchelenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carneiro trying to control the position but Pchelenko is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pchelenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carneiro trying to control the position but Pchelenko is working away.

Carneiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pchelenko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carneiro but great work by Pchelenko.
Carneiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Carneiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Carneiro is working for a kimura but Pchelenko is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dileno Carneiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pchelenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carneiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Pchelenko.
Pchelenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carneiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pchelenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carneiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Alexsandr Pchelenko has been cut.
Pchelenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carneiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carneiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pchelenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pchelenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carneiro blocks the body kick.
Carneiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Pchelenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carneiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pchelenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Pchelenko moves into range and clinches up with Carneiro.
Carneiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pchelenko to keep the fight standing.
Carneiro managing to block the knees to the body from Pchelenko.
Pchelenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carneiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pchelenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carneiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pchelenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab from Pchelenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pchelenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pchelenko misses with a kick to the body

and Carneiro counters by clinching up.
Carneiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carneiro misses with a body punch.
Carneiro avoids the elbow strike from Pchelenko, against the cage.
Carneiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Pchelenko controls his hands.
Carneiro managing to block the knees to the body from Pchelenko.

Carneiro tightens his grip and picks Pchelenko up, before dumping him to the ground. Pchelenko manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pchelenko is trying to keep Carneiro in close.
Pchelenko keeping full guard, as Carneiro tries to pass.

Pchelenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pchelenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro passes into half guard.
Pchelenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carneiro is looking to advance position but Pchelenko won't allow it.

Carneiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pchelenko is just riding it out for now. Carneiro eventually gives up the hold.
Carneiro wants to advance to full mount but Pchelenko doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro passes into half guard.

Carneiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Carneiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Carneiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pchelenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dileno Carneiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexsandr Pchelenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Carneiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pchelenko defends well and Carneiro ends up having to push Pchelenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pchelenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Carneiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carneiro is looking to control Pchelenko's arms but Pchelenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carneiro has his back to the cage.
Maybe Carneiro would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Pchelenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carneiro has a couple of punches blocked by Pchelenko.
Pchelenko lands an elbow that stopped Carneiro in his tracks for a moment.
Carneiro is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pchelenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Carneiro won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pchelenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pchelenko missing with knees to the body.
Pchelenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Carneiro gets control of Pchelenko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carneiro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carneiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pchelenko tries to stand but Carneiro is controlling from the bottom.
Pchelenko stopping the sweep attempt from Carneiro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Carneiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pchelenko defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pchelenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Pchelenko tries to stand but Carneiro is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carneiro is on top in guard.
Pchelenko keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pchelenko is wriggling around but Carneiro manages to pass to half guard.

Carneiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pchelenko is refusing to be controlled, as Carneiro sits in half guard.

Carneiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pchelenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carneiro.
Carneiro trying to control from half guard but Pchelenko is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Pchelenko wants to get back to full guard.

Carneiro is trying to work for a kimura but Pchelenko is defending well.
Carneiro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pchelenko's thigh. Pchelenko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dileno Carneiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Pchelenko keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dileno Carneiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carneiro, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dileno Carneiro!