PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Serafin
vs
Chandler

193 cm
23
162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
162 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Serafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler misses with a wild combination.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serafin.
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
Ryan Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler misses with the combination.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Serafin is just out of range.

Serafin gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Serafin manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Serafin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chandler!

Serafin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chandler can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chandler prevents Serafin from taking his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serafin throwing strikes here but Chandler is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Serafin looking to control but Chandler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Serafin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Serafin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chandler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chandler!

Serafin looking for a triangle here. Chandler is fighting it but it looks tight! Serafin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chandler is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruno Serafin!