PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Gangster comes to the cage accompanied by Wutuwankno . Chekhov has chosen КАТЮШA as his entrance music. Anton Chekhov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Timmey The Gangster's chin.

The Gangster
vs
Chekhov

160 cm
31
140 lbs
31 - 11 - 0

169 cm
31
135 lbs
24 - 10 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent
Mohito Fightwear

Perkele!
Héritage!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmey The Gangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gangster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Chekhov.
The Gangster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Gangster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekhov. That did some damage!
The Gangster moves out of range of the body kick.
The Gangster misses with a shot to the body
and Chekhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Gangster looks to land a combination but Chekhov avoids it well.
Chekhov jabs The Gangster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Gangster connects with an inside leg kick.
Chekhov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Gangster blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a nice shot that snaps The Gangster's head back.
Chekhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Gangster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chekhov jabs at The Gangster's body.
Nice defenses there by The Gangster.
Chekhov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from The Gangster tenderised Chekhov's leg. Chekhov is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Gangster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Gangster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chekhov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Gangster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Gangster throws a sloppy head kick and Chekhov moves out of range easily.
The Gangster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chekhov throws an off balance right hand
and The Gangster counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chekhov's knee momentarily.
Chekhov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chekhov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chekhov moves out of range of the leg kick from The Gangster.
Chekhov cracks The Gangster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Chekhov there.
Chekhov throws a hook but The Gangster avoids it easily.
The Gangster looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as The Gangster blocks the leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Chekhov scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gangster lands with a nice body punch.
The Gangster misses with a right hand
and Chekhov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Gangster misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Good exchange - Chekhov coming out on top.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Gangster slips a jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chekhov staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Chekhov lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Gangster doesn't seem phased though.
Chekhov misses with a jab to the body
and The Gangster counters with a leg kick.
Chekhov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Gangster checks it well.
The Gangster lands with a hook. Chekhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Chekhov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chekhov takes one to the chin there.
The Gangster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Gangster connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chekhov circles away.
The Gangster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekhov.
The Gangster connects with a nice looking jab.
Chekhov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Gangster throws a looping overhand right but Chekhov ducks down to avoid it.
The Gangster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chekhov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but The Gangster moved away.
The Gangster throws a head kick but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from The Gangster.
The Gangster moves out of range of the body kick.
Chekhov throws a body punch but The Gangster moves out of range.
Chekhov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThe Gangster.
The Gangster wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice side step and Chekhov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chekhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by The Gangster.
Chekhov keeps The Gangster at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. The Gangster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov takes a swing at The Gangster's ribcage but misses.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Gangster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chekhov. Chekhov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Gangster walks into a jab.
Chekhov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick.
Chekhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chekhov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of The Gangster's head but The Gangster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Gangster is looking to counter punch.
The Gangster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chekhov connects with a body shot that sends The Gangster's belly button to the back.
The Gangster scores with a shot to the body.
The Gangster checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Gangster moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
The Gangster misses with a head kick.
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Gangster throws a leg kick but Chekhov checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chekhov! But no joy.
Chekhov wants to land a leg kick but The Gangster is out of range.
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.
Anton Chekhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chekhov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Good work by The Gangster as he checks the leg kick.
The Gangster shoots in looking for a takedown. Chekhov tries to sprawl out of it but The Gangster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chekhov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Gangster misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick
and The Gangster counters with a low kick, right behind Chekhov 's knee.
Chekhov lands a glancing blow to the side of The Gangster's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster is looking to score with low kicks.
Chekhov scores with a spinning back kick!
Chekhov catches The Gangster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chekhov is looking to score with low kicks.
Chekhov lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov slips a jab from The Gangster.
The Gangster misses with an uppercut. Chekhov saw that one coming.
The Gangster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Chekhov throws an off balance right hand
and The Gangster counters with a left to the body.
The Gangster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Gangster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by The Gangster.
Chekhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Gangster is able to avoid easily.
The Gangster wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs.
The Gangster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as The Gangster blocks the low kick.
The Gangster tries to work over Chekhov's front leg with a kick but Chekhov checks it.
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Chekhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Chekhov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chekhov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but The Gangster blocks it well.
The Gangster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster connects with a looping right hand.

The Gangster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekhov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Gangster.
Chekhov has The Gangster pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chekhov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chekhov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Gangster.
Chekhov keeping full guard, as The Gangster tries to pass.
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Chekhov looking for a guillotine here but The Gangster defends easily.
Chekhov looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Gangster haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chekhov is controlling The Gangster's posture.
Chekhov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Chekhov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. The Gangster stacks Chekhov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by The Gangster!
Chekhov is looking for a sweep.
Chekhov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Gangster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chekhov tries to roll over but The Gangster keeps him under control.
The Gangster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chekhov is trying to control but can't.
Chekhov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhov taking some punishment here, with The Gangster in his half guard.
Chekhov is looking for a sweep. The Gangster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chekhov trying to control but The Gangster postures up.
Chekhov gets full guard.
The Gangster stopping the sweep attempt from Chekhov.
The Gangster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmey The Gangster dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chekhov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Gangster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Gangster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov throws a low kick but The Gangster moves out of range easily.
The Gangster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Gangster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov scoring well with a low kick there.
The Gangster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from The Gangster.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chekhov!
Chekhov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Gangster.
Chekhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. The Gangster does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Chekhov finds it's way through The Gangster's defenses.
Chekhov pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Gangster is out of range and Chekhov settles back down.
Chekhov throws out a loose jab but The Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chekhov throws a push kick but The Gangster slaps the foot to one side.
Chekhov throws an overhand right that lands on The Gangster's shoulder, as The Gangster tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov walks into a stiff left hand from The Gangster.
The Gangster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
The Gangster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. The Gangster saw that one coming.
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. The Gangster saw that one coming.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Chekhov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chekhov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Gangster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chekhov under the eye.
The Gangster connects with a single shot there.
Chekhov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Gangster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chekhov has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Gangster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chekhov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chekhov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Gangster misses with an uppercut. Chekhov saw that one coming.
Chekhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Gangster's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Gangster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chekhov tried to score with a low kick but The Gangster checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chekhov.

The Gangster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chekhov was covering up waiting for the punch and The Gangster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chekhov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chekhov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Gangster is trying to get back to full guard.
Chekhov trying to control from half guard but The Gangster is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chekhov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chekhov's back!
Chekhov just trying to survive but The Gangster is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The Gangster connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Chekhov to escape the position.
The Gangster lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by The Gangster.
Chekhov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Chekhov breaks The Gangster's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The Gangster keeping moving, preventing Chekhov from controlling successfully.
The Gangster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Gangster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Gangster's guard.
The Gangster is looking to control Chekhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Gangster avoid being mounted?
Chekhov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Gangster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Gangster is trying to control but can't.
The Gangster wants to improve his position but Chekhov is controlling well.
Chekhov stalling away here and it's allowed The Gangster to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Gangster working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Chekhov.
I think Chekhov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
An out of breath Anton Chekhov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.