PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ava Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernyshevsky's entrance music is The Sisters of Mercy -- Lucretia. A fine choice. Noel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Moment. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Chernyshevsky
vs
Noel

185 cm
28
200 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

188 cm
31
199 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ava Noel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chernyshevsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noel throws a series of punches but Chernyshevsky moves out of range.
Chernyshevsky looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chernyshevsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Noel.
Noel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noel throws a counter combo.
Noel misses with a jab to the body
and Noel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernyshevsky scores with a shot to the body.
Chernyshevsky misses with a leg kick
and Noel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Chernyshevsky. Beautiful body shot.
Noel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chernyshevsky ducks under a wild hook from Noel.
Chernyshevsky throwing a counter right hand but Noel manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Noel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noel.
Noel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Chernyshevsky is predictable there
enabling Noel to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Chernyshevsky
and Noel counters with a good low kick that Chernyshevsky was not able to check.
Chernyshevsky misses with a low kick.
Chernyshevsky punishes Noel's body with a nice straight punch.
Noel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chernyshevsky!
Noel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been informed that Noel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Noel cracks Chernyshevsky with an open hand slap.
Noel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noel loads up on a big right hand but Chernyshevsky slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernyshevsky misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel checks a leg kick.
Noel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ava Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Chernyshevsky avoids the body shot from Noel.
Chernyshevsky pushes Noel away with a front kick.
Chernyshevsky lands with a hook. Noel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chernyshevsky with a nice cross.
A left and a right from Noel both land. Nice combination.
Noel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noel swats away the attempt to clinch by Chernyshevsky.
Noel is looking for the big counter here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky slips under a jab.
Chernyshevsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Noel scores with a jab.
Chernyshevsky misses the shot to the body.
Chernyshevsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Noel blocks the leg kick.
Chernyshevsky takes one to the chin there.
Chernyshevsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noel.
Chernyshevsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chernyshevsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noel's head backwards.
Noel throws an overhand right that lands on Chernyshevsky's shoulder, as Chernyshevsky tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Chernyshevsky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Noel blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Noel.
Noel throws a big shot that misses.
Noel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noel avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Chernyshevsky misses.
Noel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chernyshevsky had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Noel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chernyshevsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chernyshevsky throws a push kick but Noel slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noel.
Chernyshevsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noel. Noel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ava Noel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chernyshevsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chernyshevsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noel. Noel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chernyshevsky appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Noel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernyshevsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chernyshevsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernyshevsky.
Noel needs to keep his hands up - Chernyshevsky had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noel tries a quick counter leg kick but Chernyshevsky is wise to it.
Ava Noel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chernyshevsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernyshevsky.
Noel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernyshevsky.
Noel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernyshevsky.
Nice defenses there by Chernyshevsky.
Noel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chernyshevsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Noel's head.
Chernyshevsky lands a body shot.
Noel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noel.
Noel looks to land a combination but Chernyshevsky avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel moves out of range of the strikes.
Noel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernyshevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noel moves away.
Chernyshevsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernyshevsky moves away.
Noel misses with a leg kick.
Ava Noel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernyshevsky scores with a hook.
Chernyshevsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noel.
Noel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernyshevsky.
Noel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chernyshevsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chernyshevsky.
A jab from Noel misses.
Noel loads up on a big right hand but Chernyshevsky slips the punch.
Nice cross by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chernyshevsky wants to clinch.
Chernyshevsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel tests Chernyshevsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noel connects with the punch.
Noel looks to land a left hand but Chernyshevsky moved out of range nicely.
Noel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chernyshevsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Noel 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!
Noel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chernyshevsky misses with a body kick.
Noel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chernyshevsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Noel.
Noel moves out of range of the body kick from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky looks to land a body kick but Noel moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ava Noel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chernyshevsky throws the kick towards the body but Noel avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Noel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernyshevsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Chernyshevsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Noel sprawls well initially but Chernyshevsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chernyshevsky prevents Noel from standing back up.
Noel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernyshevsky.

Noel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chernyshevsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chernyshevsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noel throws a lazy right hand but Chernyshevsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernyshevsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Noel counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernyshevsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noel connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chernyshevsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noel manages to avoid it.
Noel blocks a leg kick.
Chernyshevsky tries to land a front kick but Noel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noel! But no joy.
Chernyshevsky lands with an uppercut that bounces Noel off the cage and back into range.
Chernyshevsky misses with a looping right.
Chernyshevsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chernyshevsky walks into a stiff left hand from Noel.
Chernyshevsky connects with a crisp jab.
Chernyshevsky throws a leg kick but Noel sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chernyshevsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chernyshevsky misses the shot to the body.
Chernyshevsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Noel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chernyshevsky backs up against the cage.
Chernyshevsky throws a hook but Noel blocks it.

Chernyshevsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Noel!
Chernyshevsky prevents Noel from escaping the position.
Chernyshevsky sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Noel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel wants to get back to his feet but Chernyshevsky drags him back down.
Chernyshevsky 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chernyshevsky trying to control the action but Noel is working from the bottom.
Noel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chernyshevsky has just dragged him back down to the mat.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chernyshevsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Noel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Chernyshevsky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel misses with a leg kick
and Chernyshevsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noel blocks a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noel counters with a straight right hand.
Noel misses with a series of wild punches.
Chernyshevsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernyshevsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Noel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chernyshevsky misses with a low kick.
Chernyshevsky backing away here, and Noel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chernyshevsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chernyshevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noel moves away.
Chernyshevsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chernyshevsky throws an off balance right hand
and Noel counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernyshevsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernyshevsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chernyshevsky misses with a left hand
and Noel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chernyshevsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chernyshevsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel stalks Chernyshevsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chernyshevsky's face. Chernyshevsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Chernyshevsky misses with a leg kick
and Noel counters with a left right combination that sends Chernyshevsky crashing to the mat - Noel wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Chernyshevsky out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ava Noel!
Ava Noel is the new middleweight champion!
Ava Noel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.