PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chernokov (ranked 474 p4p, 60 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 328 p4p, 44 weight class). Chernokov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. Alexei Chernokov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Daniels's chin.

Chernokov
vs
Daniels

174 cm
34
165 lbs
24 - 16 - 2

179 cm
41
163 lbs
36 - 18 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
Freebok (85% Laundry)

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 24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daniels.
Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daniels slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Chernokov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Daniels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
As Daniels tries to get set, Chernokov tries to push him back and clinch up but Daniels manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Chernokov works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.

Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov blocks a body shot from Daniels.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
Chernokov works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Chernokov lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Chernokov blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Chernokov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Chernokov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Daniels is trying to escape back to his feet but Chernokov uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Daniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chernokov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Chernokov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chernokov working the ground and pound but Daniels is defending the strikes.
Chernokov throws a strike aimed at the side of Daniels's head but Daniels avoids it well.
Chernokov trying to control the position but Daniels is working away.
Daniels avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chernokov.
Daniels is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Chernokov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Daniels works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels pushes Chernokov off looking to stand but Chernokov dives back in and keeps control.
Chernokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
Daniels pushes Chernokov off looking to stand but Chernokov dives back in and keeps control.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Chernokov wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.
Chernokov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Chernokov is controlling him

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chernokov slips under a jab from Daniels.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernokov.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw.

Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chernokov just leaning against Daniels, taking a breather.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Chernokov lands an uppercut.
Chernokov misses with the head strike.
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 Alexei Chernokov 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.

Daniels dips to his left and cracks Chernokov with an uppercut!
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by Daniels there.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Chernokov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernokov walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand

and Chernokov counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov looking for a takedown.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov lands an uppercut.
Chernokov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernokov's elbow.
Daniels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daniels blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Chernokov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daniels is defending well.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Daniels tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daniels working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Daniels stops a takedown attempt from Chernokov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Chernokov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Chernokov has Daniels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daniels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daniels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels works on Chernokov's body with a couple of short punches.
Chernokov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daniels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chernokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Daniels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chernokov is trying to pull guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Daniels misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Chernokov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daniels is defending well.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernokov.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernokov's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chernokov.
Chernokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels tries to work over Chernokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov misses with a body punch.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Daniels looks to land a right hand but Chernokov moved out of range.
Daniels throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Daniels throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.

Chernokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chernokov lands with a left to the head.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Chernokov lands a nice uppercut.
Chernokov working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Chernokov avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Chernokov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chernokov takes a shot to the head.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.

Chernokov pulls guard.
Chernokov 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.
Daniels postures up in Chernokov's guard and throws a big left but Chernokov blocks it.
Daniels landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexei Chernokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Chernokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Chernokov won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernokov is on top in guard.

Chernokov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but Chernokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daniels is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernokov trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels wants to stand up but Chernokov is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Jab from Daniels.
Daniels tries to clinch but Chernokov is having none of it.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
Daniels stuffs the takedown.
Daniels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
Daniels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Chernokov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernokov lands a nice short elbow.
Chernokov throws a strike but Daniels avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Daniels wants to stand up but Chernokov is controlling him.
Chernokov lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexei Chernokov.
I think Chernokov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!
A victorious Alexei Chernokov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.