PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carter Jose De La Cus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Chernicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose De La Cus comes to the ring accompanied by DMX - What's My Name?. This should be a great matchup!

Jose De La Cus
vs
Chernicin

173 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

170 cm
24
150 lbs
5 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Carter Jose De La Cus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Chernicin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernicin misses with a takedown attempt
and Jose De La Cus counters with a nice body shot.
Chernicin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jose De La Cus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been told by Jose De La Cus's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chernicin tries to clinch up but Jose De La Cus circles away and keeps his distance.
As Chernicin looks to move away, Jose De La Cus throws a big counter combo bu Chernicin just gets out of the way.
Chernicin throws a lazy head kick
and Jose De La Cus counters with a right hand to the body.
Chernicin dives in for a single leg takedown but Jose De La Cus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
As Chernicin looks to move away, Jose De La Cus throws a big counter combo bu Chernicin just gets out of the way.
Chernicin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jose De La Cus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter Jose De La Cus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Chernicin.
Chernicin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jose De La Cus sprawls well. Jose De La Cus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chernicin gets slowly back to his feet.
Jose De La Cus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernicin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jose De La Cus misses its target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernicin tries to clinch
and Jose De La Cus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chernicin tries to clinch but Jose De La Cus moves away
and Jose De La Cus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chernicin with a poor takedown
and Jose De La Cus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chernicin thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chernicin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Chernicin gets a double leg takedown into Jose De La Cus's guard.
Jose De La Cus wants to stand but Chernicin is controlling the position.
Jose De La Cus wants to sweep here but Chernicin controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jose De La Cus is keeping the position for now.
Chernicin trying to control but Jose De La Cus is working from the bottom.
Jose De La Cus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chernicin on the ground.
Chernicin passes into half guard.

Chernicin seems to be working for a kimura but Jose De La Cus defends the submission attempt.

Chernicin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jose De La Cus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chernicin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jose De La Cus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Jose De La Cus is defending against the submission attempts here by Chernicin.
Jose De La Cus looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jose De La Cus is defending against the submission attempts here by Chernicin.
Chernicin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chernicin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chernicin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jose De La Cus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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 Carter Jose De La Cus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chernicin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jose De La Cus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chernicin somewhat.
Chernicin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chernicin is defended easily by Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chernicin manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernicin shoots in and drives through. Jose De La Cus sprawls well.
As Chernicin tries to get set, Jose De La Cus tries to push him back and clinch up but Chernicin manages to avoid the attempt.
Carter Jose De La Cus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Chernicin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chernicin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jose De La Cus wants it to stay on the feet.
Chernicin fails with a takedown attempt.
Chernicin is breathing heavily.
Chernicin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jose De La Cus's waist but Jose De La Cus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chernicin off to one side.
As Chernicin tries to get set, Jose De La Cus tries to push him back and clinch up but Chernicin manages to avoid the attempt.
Chernicin has his takedown stuffed
and Jose De La Cus counters with a nice body shot.
Chernicin dives in for a single leg takedown but Jose De La Cus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chernicin shoots in for a takedown but Jose De La Cus shows good takedown defense.
Jose De La Cus slaps away a takedown attempt from Chernicin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jose De La Cus tries to counter with a takedown but Chernicin is quick to defend against it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin fails with the takedown
and Jose De La Cus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carter Jose De La Cus is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernicin shoots in and drives through. Jose De La Cus sprawls well.
Chernicin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jose De La Cus swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Jose De La Cus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernicin tries to clinch up but Jose De La Cus circles away and keeps his distance.
Jose De La Cus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chernicin fails with a takedown attempt.
Chernicin has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Chernicin with that takedown attempt.
Chernicin is looking to clinch.
Jose De La Cus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chernicin.
Jose De La Cus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jose De La Cus checks the leg kick.
Chernicin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jose De La Cus counters with a left to the body.
Chernicin tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Jose De La Cus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chernicin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jose De La Cus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chernicin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jose De La Cus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chernicin is proving hard to escape from.
Jose De La Cus postures up in Chernicin's guard and throws a big left but Chernicin blocks it.
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.
Jose De La Cus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernicin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jose De La Cus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jose De La Cus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jose De La Cus is trying to control. Chernicin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like Jose De La Cus is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Jose De La Cus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chernicin shoots in for a takedown but Jose De La Cus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jose De La Cus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chernicin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chernicin throws a lazy head kick
and Jose De La Cus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chernicin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jose De La Cus moves into the clinch.

Jose De La Cus manages to break the clinch.
Chernicin shoots and misses
and Jose De La Cus counters with a right hand to the body.
Carter Jose De La Cus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Chernicin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernicin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jose De La Cus's waist but Jose De La Cus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chernicin off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Jose De La Cus misses its target.
Chernicin misses with a leg kick
and Jose De La Cus counters with a nice body shot.
Chernicin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jose De La Cus tries to avoid it but Chernicin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jose De La Cus to the ground. Jose De La Cus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jose De La Cus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chernicin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chernicin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jose De La Cus counters with a shoot takedown. Chernicin fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernicin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jose De La Cus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jose De La Cus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jose De La Cus tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernicin is retaining full guard.
Jose De La Cus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Chernicin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jose De La Cus is aware though and is defending well.

Jose De La Cus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jose De La Cus slaps away a takedown attempt from Chernicin, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Chernicin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jose De La Cus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chernicin shoots in looking for a takedown. Jose De La Cus tries to sprawl out of it but Chernicin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jose De La Cus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jose De La Cus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chernicin misses with a takedown attempt

and Jose De La Cus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jose De La Cus.
Chernicin can't get the takedown.
Jose De La Cus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Chernicin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jose De La Cus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernicin can do to turn this around?
Chernicin with a poor takedown

and Jose De La Cus counters by clinching up.
Jose De La Cus is trying to break the clinch but Chernicin is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin tries to land a knee to the head but Jose De La Cus blocks with his arms.

Jose De La Cus breaks the clinch.
Chernicin shoots and misses

and Jose De La Cus moves into the clinch.
Jose De La Cus is trying to break free.
Carter Jose De La Cus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chernicin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jose De La Cus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jose De La Cus's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Jose De La Cus manages to break the clinch.
Jose De La Cus stuffs the takedown attempt from Chernicin. Chernicin gets slowly back to his feet.
Jose De La Cus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jose De La Cus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chernicin thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin fails with the takedown.
Chernicin misses with a takedown attempt - Jose De La Cus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jose De La Cus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chernicin tries for a takedown but Jose De La Cus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jose De La Cus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jose De La Cus is looking to counter the offense by Chernicin and move into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernicin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jose De La Cus counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Jose De La Cus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jose De La Cus 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Carter Jose De La Cus!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Carter Jose De La Cus!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Carter Jose De La Cus!

Carter Jose De La Cus wins by unanimous decision!
Carter Jose De La Cus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.