PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Sandahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Chay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandahl kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Neil Young - Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Sandahl
vs
Chay

180 cm
22
179 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

178 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Attraction Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Sandahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase Chay!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandahl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chay.
Chay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sandahl but Sandahl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sandahl defends it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Chay blocks the low kick.
Sandahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Chay.
Chay blocks a low kick nicely.
Sandahl throws a jab when Chay was well out of range.
Chay slips a jab from Sandahl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sandahl.
Sandahl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chay is able to avoid easily.
Sandahl missing with a left hand there. Chay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandahl feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chay's calf.
Marcus Sandahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chay checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Sandahl.

It looks like Chase Chay has been cut.
Sandahl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandahl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Chay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Sandahl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandahl is staying active underneath Chay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Sandahl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sandahl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandahl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chay on the ground.
Sandahl is breathing heavily.
Sandahl gets back to full guard.
Chay landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sandahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chay wants to control from the top but Sandahl keeps moving.
Chay is looking to stand up but Sandahl won't let him.

Sandahl has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chay is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sandahl.
Sandahl is trying to get back to half guard.

Chay is trying to get an arm triangle but Sandahl is defending well.
Chay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sandahl some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sandahl, who protects the arm well.
Sandahl is not content to let Chay control the position.

Chay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sandahl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Chay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sandahl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Chay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sandahl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sandahl regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sandahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chay pulls his head out easily.

Sandahl looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chay pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sandahl is squirming around, avoiding Chay's attempts to control the action.
Chay working the ground and pound effectively.
Chay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sandahl?
Sandahl sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sandahl defending well though.
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 Marcus Sandahl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chase Chay's cut.
That's time! Sandahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chay moves out of range as Sandahl strikes.
Sandahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Chay.
Sandahl throws a leg kick but Chay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandahl.
Chay fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandahl misses the target.
Sandahl throws a chopping leg kick but Chay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sandahl misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandahl is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chay cracks Sandahl with a big right hand but Sandahl just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandahl keeps working.
Sandahl is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chay connects with a decent elbow.
Sandahl tries to bench press Chay off him but Chay keeps the position.
Chay is looking to take a break and control but Sandahl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sandahl is trying to get back to half guard.
Chay is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sandahl will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Chay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chay trying to control the position but Sandahl is working away.

That's two 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.
Sandahl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Chay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sandahl manages to get to full guard.

Sandahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sandahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sandahl tries to bench press Chay off him but Chay keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sandahl has escaped the position, nice work there.

Chay decides to stand back up. Chay steps back and let's Sandahl get back to his feet.
Chay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sandahl is fending him off so far but Chay persists. Nope, Sandahl circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Sandahl lands.
Chay shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcus Sandahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Chay.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chay.
Sandahl scores with a jab. Chay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Sandahl as Chay shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chay ducks under a wild hook from Sandahl.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sandahl.
Sandahl throws a low kick but Chay avoids it.
A slow jab from Sandahl misses its intended target.
Sandahl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chay.
Chay shoots in but Sandahl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sandahl motions for Chay to come forward. Sandahl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sandahl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Chay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marcus Sandahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandahl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chay.
Nice defenses there by Chay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Chay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chase Chay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Sandahl. No joy for Chay on that attempt.
Sandahl misses with a low kick as Chay jumps back.
Chay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sandahl.
Sandahl tries to bum rush Chay with a series of wild strikes but Chay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sandahl jabs Chay right on the nose. Chay blinks but takes it well.
Chay checks a leg kick nicely.
Chay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sandahl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chay somewhat.
Marcus Sandahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Chay.
Chay moves away from the strike by Sandahl.
Chay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sandahl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chay shoots for a takedown but Sandahl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sandahl 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 Chay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandahl misses with a straight left.
Chay tries to clinch up.
Chay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sandahl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chay.
Chay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sandahl misses with a low kick.
Sandahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chay shoots for a takedown but Sandahl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice sprawl there from Sandahl as Chay shoots in.
Chay is looking to clinch.
Sandahl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chay.
Sandahl throws a leg kick but Chay moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chay is defended easily by Sandahl.
Chay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandahl throws a chopping leg kick but Chay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Chay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sandahl's guard.

Sandahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chay wants to control from the top but Sandahl keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandahl swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sandahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Chay in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sandahl is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chase Chay!