PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Thumbhisbum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chandler
vs
Thumbhisbum

175 cm
23
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

174 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thumbhisbum fails with the takedown

and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown. Thumbhisbum fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thumbhisbum's head.
Chandler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chandler is pushing down on Thumbhisbum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thumbhisbum is fighting to maintain full guard but Chandler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chandler trying to control the pace.
Thumbhisbum taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
Chandler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chandler not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumbhisbum has a hand on Chandler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chandler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chandler looking to isolate an arm here. Thumbhisbum doesn't see it coming and as Chandler extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Chandler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Chandler!