PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chantry has chosen RATM - Killing in the Name Of as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Sanderson
vs
Chantry

183 cm
25
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
190 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanderson as he avoids it easily.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chantry defends it nicely.
Chantry fails with a takedown attempt.

Sanderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chantry was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanderson postures up and lands a big shot to Chantry's brow.
Chantry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chantry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sanderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chantry is retaining full guard.
Chantry striking off his back but it's not causing Sanderson any problems.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
Chantry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Chantry is keeping the position.
Chantry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
Sanderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chantry on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is really struggling to control Chantry but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cael Sanderson.
Chantry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanderson fails to land the takedown.
Sanderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chantry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanderson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chantry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chantry avoids the body shot from Sanderson.

Chantry rushes Sanderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chantry lands a shot to the body.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.

Sanderson is trying to trip Chantry. He has hold of a leg but Chantry is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sanderson won't allow Chantry to get back to his feet.
Chantry tries to strike from the bottom.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chantry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chantry wants to stand up but Sanderson is controlling him.
Chantry punching to the body, from the bottom.
Chantry keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Chantry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chantry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chantry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sanderson postures up in Chantry's guard and throws a big left but Chantry blocks it.
Chantry keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Chantry lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Sanderson trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Sanderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Cael Sanderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chantry tries to clinch up.
Sanderson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Sanderson forces Chantry back against the cage and clinches.
Sanderson looking for a takedown.
Sanderson tries for a takedown but Chantry manages to get underhooks.
Chantry lands a nice uppercut.

Chantry gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chantry stands up out of the half guard.
Chantry doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanderson circles away.
Sanderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Chantry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sanderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanderson tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chantry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chantry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chantry chips away with some ground and pound.
Chantry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanderson's head.
Chantry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chantry is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanderson has wrist control.
Chantry throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chantry gets to his feet. Sanderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chantry is looking to clinch but Sanderson is avoiding it.

Chantry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanderson did well to prevent Chantry getting side control.
Chantry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chantry working over Sanderson with some ground and pound. Sanderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chantry.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chantry connects with a nice short shot to Sanderson's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chantry scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chantry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chantry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chantry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borden Chantry dominated that round.
That's time! Sanderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chantry closes the distance and pushes Sanderson back into the cage.

Sanderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sanderson manages to end up in side control.
Sanderson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chantry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chantry gets back to full guard.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chantry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chantry throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.

Chantry uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chantry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chantry tries to clinch there but Sanderson circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanderson tries for a takedown but Chantry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chantry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chantry wants to clinch.
Sanderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chantry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chantry swivels and escapes.
Chantry swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanderson.
Sanderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chantry paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Chantry closes the distance and clinches.
Sanderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Chantry on the inside.
Chantry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chantry is trying to drag Sanderson to the mat but Sanderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chantry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Chantry.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chantry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanderson takes a knee right on the jaw!

Chantry successfully pulls guard.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.

Chantry pushes Sanderson off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chantry drives through and clinches with Sanderson against the cage.
Sanderson jumps guard but Chantry stands there with Sanderson around his waist. Sanderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chantry goes for a takedown attempt but Sanderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chantry wants to clinch up but Sanderson keeps it at a distance.
Sanderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Chantry.

Chantry has Sanderson up against the cage in a clinch.

Sanderson jumps into guard, dragging Chantry to the mat.
Sanderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chantry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chantry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chantry lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chantry is controlling him.
Chantry lands a couple of elbows.
Chantry cracks Sanderson with a solid left hand.
Chantry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chantry cracks Sanderson with a solid left hand.
Chantry prevents Sanderson from getting back to his feet.
Chantry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chantry postures up in Sanderson's guard and throws a big left but Sanderson blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Sanderson is working an open guard so Chantry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Chantry clinches up against the cage.
Sanderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chantry.

Chantry drags the fight down to the ground.
Chantry wants to get back to his feet but Sanderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chantry is keeping the position for now.
Chantry scores with a short punch from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chantry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Chantry blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borden Chantry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chantry shoots in for a takedown but Sanderson shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanderson misses the target.
Sanderson moves in looking to clinch but Chantry pushes him off.

Sanderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chantry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chantry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanderson wants to control but Chantry is keeping him busy.

Chantry bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chantry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanderson looks for a takedown but Chantry sprawls well.
Chantry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chantry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Chantry. No joy for Sanderson on that attempt.
Sanderson tries to clinch up.
Chantry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chantry.
Chantry tries to clinch up.
Chantry wants to clinch up but Sanderson keeps it at a distance.

Chantry drives through and clinches with Sanderson against the cage.
Sanderson avoiding damage as Chantry throws knees to the body.
Chantry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanderson avoids it.
Chantry prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanderson goes for a takedown attempt but Chantry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Chantry clinches up against the cage.

Chantry manages to pull guard.
Sanderson trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.

Chantry has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sanderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry dives in and grabs Sanderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanderson pushes down on Chantry's head and hops out.
Chantry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sanderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chantry is trying to defend but Sanderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanderson is pressing down on Chantry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chantry is holding on for now.
Chantry connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Chantry moves into full guard.
Sanderson trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Chantry thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chantry throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chantry keeping full guard, as Sanderson tries to pass.
Sanderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chantry's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry is looking to stand up but Sanderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
Sanderson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Sanderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chantry is retaining full guard.
Chantry wants to stand up but Sanderson is controlling him.

Chantry pushes Sanderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chantry misses with a takedown attempt - Sanderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chantry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Chantry gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cael Sanderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Chantry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanderson.

Chantry rushes Sanderson and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chantry.
Sanderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Chantry gets an underhook and turns Sanderson into the cage.
Chantry lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chantry.
A right hand to the body from Chantry.
Sanderson tries to pull guard but Chantry holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanderson drops back down to his feet.
Chantry stops a takedown attempt from Sanderson.
Chantry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanderson backwards.
Sanderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chantry avoids it.
Chantry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanderson effectively controlling the action here.
Sanderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chantry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chantry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanderson backwards.
Cael Sanderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chantry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chantry lands a body shot.
Chantry working Sanderson over with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Borden Chantry.
Well Chantry 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borden Chantry!