PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernishev (ranked 4369 p4p, 437 weight class) and Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 2615 p4p, 291 weight class). Chernishev comes into the arena with MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Chernishev
vs
Tarlac

173 cm
30
165 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

174 cm
32
167 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Tarlac!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tarlac.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but Tarlac sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Chernishev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Chernishev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chernishev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tarlac wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarlac keeping control of the position.
Chernishev is thwarting Tarlac's attempts to control the position.
Tarlac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Tarlac dodges it nicely.
Tarlac is looking to improve his position.
Tarlac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev wants to control but Tarlac is keeping him busy.
Chernishev passes into side control, despite Tarlac's attempt to control the position.
Chernishev throwing strikes but Tarlac manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Chernishev is trying to control Tarlac's posture but Tarlac avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep.
Tarlac is looking to take a break and control but Chernishev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev struggling a bit here.
Tarlac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernishev keeps working.
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 Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chernishev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chernishev takes one to the chin there.
Chernishev fails with a takedown attempt.
Chernishev darts in looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets double underhooks and turns Chernishev into the ropes.
Chernishev misses with a kick to the body.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Chernishev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Chernishev punishes Tarlac's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac scores with a body shot.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Sergey Chernishev is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
Chernishev takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Chernishev.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlac throws a hook but Chernishev blocks it.
Chernishev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarlac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chernishev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernishev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tarlac. That one must have hurt.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlac is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernishev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Chernishev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarlac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tarlac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernishev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid body kick from Chernishev.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlac defends well and Chernishev ends up having to push Tarlac into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chernishev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chernishev is looking to wear down Tarlac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tarlac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tarlac is looking to chop away at Chernishev's legs.
Chernishev misses with a looping left.
Chernishev takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac takes one to the chin there.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Tarlac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Tarlac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernishev is just out of range.
Chernishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Chernishev finds it's target.
Chernishev avoids the head kick by Tarlac.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
A jab from Tarlac does it's job there.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chernishev.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev with a nice cross.
Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarlac.
Chernishev moves out of range as Tarlac throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev misses with a low kick.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Tarlac avoids it well and moves away.
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chernishev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarlac delivers a nice body kick.
Tarlac scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlac as Chernishev shoots in.
Tarlac looks for the body kick but Chernishev saw that one coming.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev.
Tarlac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernishev's calf.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Tarlac coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernishev in his tracks.
Chernishev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac works Chernishev's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a counter combo.
Chernishev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Nice body punch from Chernishev.
Tarlac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernishev lands the left hand.
Tarlac jabs Chernishev right on the nose. Chernishev blinks but takes it well.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Tarlac blocks the low kick.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the head.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Chernishev off balance momentarily.
Chernishev throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarlac 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!

Vladimir Tarlac wins by unanimous decision!