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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir comes to the cage accompanied by M.A.S.H Theme. 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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217 lbs
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219 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir doesn't manage to clinch there - Chantry circles away.
Nadir tries to clinch up
and Chantry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chantry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nadir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chantry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chantry trying to mount his opponent but Nadir defends it.
Chantry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadir defending well though.
Chantry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chantry trying to pass the guard but Nadir defending well.
Nadir keeping hold of Chantry's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadir defending well though.
Chantry is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Nadir to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chantry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chantry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chantry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir has momentary wrist control but Chantry slips an elbow through the middle.
Chantry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nadir has control of Chantry's left arm, preventing Chantry from doing any damage.
Chantry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chantry throws a big right hand that misses.
Chantry passes Nadir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chantry is looking to pass Nadir's guard but actually Nadir recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nadir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chantry postures up in Nadir's guard and throws a big left but Nadir blocks it.
Chantry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chantry looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nadir dives on top into guard.
Our spies down at at Gentlemanly Scholars Fight Club Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+) inform us that Chantry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chantry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nadir trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Chantry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nadir.
Chantry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chantry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chantry keeping full guard, as Nadir tries to pass.
Nadir decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nadir throws a right and a left that Chantry avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatton Chantry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nadir fails with the takedown.
Nadir throws a right hand that misses
and Chantry counters with a body kick that stops Nadir in his tracks momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nadir.
Nadir scores with a jab. Chantry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nadir misses with a double jab.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nadir moves into the clinch.
Nadir lands a good knee to the midsection. Chantry won't want to take too many of those.
Nadir scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chantry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nadir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nadir stalling in the clinch but Chantry improves position.
Chantry fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry jumps guard and drags Nadir to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chantry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Chantry looking for a sweep. Not yet Chantry, not yet.
Nadir wants to pass the guard but Chantry is keeping the position.
Nadir lands a couple of elbows.
Chantry looking for a guillotine here but Nadir defends easily.
Nadir trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Chantry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chantry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Nadir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chantry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Chantry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nadir manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chantry wants to control from the top but Nadir keeps moving.
Chantry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nadir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chantry trying to control but Nadir is working from the bottom.
Chantry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry looking to sit in guard and control but Nadir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
Nadir looking to sit in guard and control but Chantry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chantry postures up in Nadir's guard and throws a big left but Nadir blocks it.
Chantry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chantry prevents Nadir from getting back to his feet.
Chantry advances to half guard.
Chantry lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir taking some punishment here, with Chantry in his half guard.
Chantry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chantry is working for a kimura but Nadir is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nadir defends it well.
Nadir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chantry is working for a kimura but Nadir is defending it quite comfortably.
Chantry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tatton Chantry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chantry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nadir throws the left hand but Chantry avoids the punch easily.
Nadir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chantry defends well and Nadir ends up having to push Chantry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chantry is trying to pull guard but Nadir turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chantry is working for takedown but Nadir is calmly controlling the position for now.
Abed Nadir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatton Chantry.
Nadir misses with a body punch.
Chantry has hold of one of Nadir's legs. Nadir is fighting the takedown attempt but Chantry gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nadir controls Chantry momentarily but Chantry frees himself.
Chantry wants to pass the guard but Nadir is keeping the position.
Nadir controlling Chantry's posture.
Chantry throwing strikes from guard but Nadir blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry trying to control but Nadir is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chantry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chantry looking for a takedown.
Chantry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir is stalling here.
Chantry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir has Chantry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chantry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nadir stalling in the clinch but Chantry improves position.
Chantry has Nadir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nadir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nadir just leaning against Chantry, taking a breather.
Nadir looking to stall.
Chantry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nadir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chantry has picked Nadir up - he's going for a ride! Chantry dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chantry trying to control the action but Nadir is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadir is looking for a sweep. Chantry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nadir is defending against the submission attempts here by Chantry.
Chantry thows a huge punch but Nadir dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nadir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chantry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nadir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chantry manages to get himself to full guard.
Nadir stopping the sweep attempt from Chantry.
Chantry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nadir trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chantry looking for a guillotine here but Nadir defends easily.
Tatton Chantry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chantry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nadir tries to free his leg and advance position but Chantry is retaining full guard.
Abed Nadir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chantry is looking for a triangle but Nadir pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nadir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir is pushing down on Chantry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chantry is fighting to maintain full guard but Nadir has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatton Chantry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chantry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatton Chantry!
During a confident post fight interview, Tatton Chantry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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