PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chernokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoru Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernokov comes to the cage accompanied by Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. Satoru Takada will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chernokov
vs
Takada

174 cm
22
159 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
21
150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoru Takada!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takada on the side of the head.
Chernokov lands a body shot.
Chernokov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takada misses the jab.
Takada throws a body shot but no joy.
Takada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takada with a hook.
Chernokov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takada back to the cage. Chernokov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takada circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
Chernokov takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takada, as that shot connected.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Takada is out of range.
Chernokov ducks right into an uppercut from Takada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Chernokov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chernokov taking a breather.
Takada lands a body shot.
Chernokov is working for takedown but Takada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Nice body punch from Chernokov.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takada has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Takada prevents a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Takada holds him up against the cage and eventually Chernokov drops back down to his feet.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Chernokov.
Takada lands a damaging elbow.
Chernokov blocks an elbow strike from Takada.
Chernokov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chernokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chernokov.
Takada creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chernokov's defenses.
Takada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Chernokov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Still in the clinch, Takada scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov dodges an elbow strike from Takada.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takada throws an elbow but misses.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Takada.
Chernokov dodges an elbow strike from Takada.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takada just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A shot to the body from Chernokov misses
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Takada misses with a two punch combination.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Takada manages to avoid it.
Chernokov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chernokov tests Takada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Takada moves out of range.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Chernokov pushes him away.
Chernokov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takada.
Takada throws a series of punches but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Takada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov throws a nice looking combination but Takada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Chernokov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Takada manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chernokov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Takada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Takada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernokov scores with a shot to the side of Takada's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernokov.
Chernokov is struggling to control the position.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Takada forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
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.

Takada lands a jab-cross combination.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Takada tries to counter with a clinch but Chernokov shakes him off and moves away.
Takada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a body shot
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chernokov swings widly with a right hand
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Takada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Takada looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Takada is just out of range.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Takada.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Donk. Chernokov catches Takada right on the button with a cross.
Takada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Takada scores with a one two! Chernokov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chernokov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Chernokov pushes him away.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takada drops his hands momentarily and Chernokov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Satoru Takada seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Chernokov - just one landing.
Takada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chernokov finds it's way round the side to connect with Takada's head.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
Takada throws a good cross that connects.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Chernokov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chernokov throws a series of punches but Takada moves out of range.
Takada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chernokov punishes Takada's body with a nice straight punch.
Chernokov swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
Takada misses with a straight left.
Chernokov misses with a hook
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
A jab from Takada misses.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernokov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takada pinned against the cage. Takada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Chernokov pushes him away.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Takada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takada swinging wildly here.
Takada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Takada takes one to the side of the head.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Takada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Takada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takada avoids the body shot from Chernokov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Takada ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Takada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Takada connects with a single shot there.
Chernokov lands a jab to Takada's midsection.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Chernokov lands with a nice body punch.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Takada avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Takada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov sets himself, and Takada steps forward looking for the clinch! Chernokov avoids it this time.

Chernokov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chernokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernokov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chernokov is looking to take a break and control but Takada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov slows the pace down in half guard.
Chernokov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takada for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov throws a strike but Takada avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chernokov postures up in Takada's guard and throws a big left but Takada blocks it.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Takada is keeping the position.

Takada working for a triangle but Chernokov defends it easily.
Chernokov pushing down on Takada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chernokov misses with a head shot. Takada uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satoru Takada has got the better of the ground game so far.

Takada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Takada looking for a guillotine here but Chernokov defends easily.
Chernokov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takada's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov tries to free his leg and advance position but Takada is retaining full guard.

Chernokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satoru Takada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernokov trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada lands with a shot to the body.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Takada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a jab when Takada was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov clobbers Takada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chernokov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takada avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands the left hand.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Takada moved out of range nicely.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.

Chernokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chernokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takada felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chernokov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Takada is avoiding damage well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takada 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Satoru Takada!