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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kubrat Pulev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chandler's choice of entrance music: Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kubrat Pulev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Chandler!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulev throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler feints and as Pulev raises his hands in defense, Chandler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chandler won't allow Pulev to get back to his feet.
Chandler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulev is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler passes Pulev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pulev is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pulev!
Chandler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chandler avoids the attempt from Pulev to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Pulev is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Chandler!
James Chandler made sure to mention his sponsor, Damnfield clothing in his post fight interview.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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