PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Chernobyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chernobyl
vs
Queen

198 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
16
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Chernobyl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barry Queen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen misses with a straight left.

Queen darts in and clinches Chernobyl up against the cage.
Chernobyl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen working aggressively here.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Chernobyl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Queen fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernobyl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Queen swivels and escapes.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Chernobyl is out of range.
Chernobyl lands with a kick to the temple. Queen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chernobyl throws a head kick that half lands.
Chernobyl misses with a head kick.
Chernobyl shoots in looking for a takedown but Queen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chernobyl's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Queen throws a nice looking combination but Chernobyl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.

Queen clinches with his opponent.
Chernobyl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernobyl tries to pull guard but Queen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Chernobyl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernobyl.
Queen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Queen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chernobyl.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Queen working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Queen as Chernobyl tries to tie him up.
Chernobyl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernobyl blocking some punches.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernobyl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Chernobyl.
Queen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Chernobyl.
Queen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chernobyl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Queen misses with a body punch.

Chernobyl gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Chernobyl from controlling successfully.
Chernobyl lands a couple of digs.
Chernobyl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernobyl is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Queen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chernobyl tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.

Chernobyl drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Queen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chernobyl has Queen in his guard.

Chernobyl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
Chernobyl tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Chernobyl has his foot on Queen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Queen works his way back into a safe position though.

Queen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chernobyl, up you get!
Chernobyl fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Queen avoids it really well and circles away.
Queen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Queen misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Queen misses.
Chernobyl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Queen sprawls well. Queen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chernobyl gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Queen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernobyl is looking for a counter combo.
Barry Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen stuffs the takedown.
Queen tries to counter with a clinch but Chernobyl shakes him off and moves away.
Chernobyl defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Queen throws a wild body kick that Chernobyl sees coming a mile off.
Chernobyl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Chernobyl went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chernobyl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.

Chernobyl has closed the distance and engaged Queen in a clinch.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen digs a right hand underneath Chernobyl's ribcage. Chernobyl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chernobyl fails to pull guard.
Chernobyl is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Chernobyl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernobyl.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chernobyl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernobyl avoiding damage as Queen throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernobyl.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernobyl.
Chernobyl blocking some punches.
Queen stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chernobyl is trying to drag Queen to the mat but Queen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chernobyl is trying to push Queen away but Queen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernobyl blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernobyl wants a takedown but no success here.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen is leaning against Chernobyl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chernobyls head.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Chernobyl is trying to pull guard but Queen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Chernobyl.
Chernobyl blocks an uppercut.
Chernobyl tries to break the clinch but Queen is controlling the position.
Chernobyl wants to take the fight to the mat but Queen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chernobyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernobyl tries to break free but Queen pushes him back against the cage.

Chernobyl gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Queen wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Chernobyl's head but Chernobyl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernobyl throws a head kick that Queen semi-blocks.
Chernobyl ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Queen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Queen throws a body punch but Chernobyl moves out of range.

Queen has managed to clinch.
Queen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernobyl.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chernobyl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernobyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Chernobyl blocks an uppercut.
Queen has Chernobyl pushed against the cage.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Chernobyl.
Queen avoiding damage as Chernobyl throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen trying to land knees to the body.
Queen misses with some punches.
Chernobyl can't break the clinch.
Queen misses with some punches.
Queen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Chernobyl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Queen misses.
Chernobyl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Queen as he jumps to the side.
Queen wants to counter with a clinch but Chernobyl pushes him away.

Queen has closed the distance and engaged Chernobyl in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Queen misses with a body shot.
Queen leaves Chernobyl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Chernobyl misses.
Chernobyl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chernobyl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Queen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chernobyl somewhat.
Chernobyl shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Chernobyl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernobyl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernobyl throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Queen wants to counter the offense by Chernobyl and move into the clinch position.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernobyl moves away.
Chernobyl ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Gus Chernobyl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Queen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Queen misses with a wild combination.
Barry Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Queen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl looking for a takedown.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Barry Queen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernobyl is trying to stall.
Chernobyl blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chernobyl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queen misses with a series of wild punches.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernobyl.
Chernobyl shoots in looking for a takedown. Queen tries to sprawl out of it but Chernobyl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Queen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Chernobyl darts in and clinches Queen up against the cage.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernobyl controls his hands.
Queen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to work over Chernobyl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Queen tries a body shot but Chernobyl blocks it.
Chernobyl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Queen walks away with a smile on his face. Chernobyl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Queen darts in and clinches Chernobyl up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Chernobyl is trying to break the clinch but Queen has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
Chernobyl blocking some punches.
Chernobyl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Chernobyl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chernobyl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Queen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chernobyl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Queen gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernobyl blocks an uppercut.
Chernobyl tries to break the clinch but Queen is controlling the position.
Queen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Chernobyl.
Queen misses with some punches.
Chernobyl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Queen smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Queen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Queen!