Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFA 79 Carsara vs Nuutti
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Chandler cracks Cordolha with a good jab.
Cordolha throws a nice looking combination but Chandler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cordolha fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chandler lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Chandler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cordolha wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Cordolha's head. #SUB#
Cordolha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cordolha punching from the bottom.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cordolha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cordolha looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Chandler trying to mount his opponent but Cordolha defends it.
Chandler is keen to just control but Cordolha is a slippery customer.
Cordolha tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Cordolha manages to get to full guard. #SU2#
Cordolha is working an open guard so Chandler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Chandler.
Cordolha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cordolha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Cordolha misses. #CL2#
Chandler rushes Cordolha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Cordolha is trying to pull guard but Chandler has him pressed against the cage.
Cordolha tries to pull guard but Chandler won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cordolha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordolha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chandler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chandler landing knees to the body.
Cordolha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cordolha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cordolha is breathing heavily.
Cordolha tries to score a body lock takedown but Chandler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chandler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Cordolha.
Chandler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Chandler rushes Cordolha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler is struggling to control the position.
Cordolha can't get the takedown. #T3##BC2#
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Chandler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Cordolha keeps moving.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Cordolha keeps moving. #SUB#
Cordolha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordolha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Cordolha looking to control. #SUB#
Cordolha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cordolha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Chandler stands and steps away. Cordolha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chandler lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Cordolha is rocked!
Cordolha wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Oh Cordolha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Chandler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cordolha, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cordolha can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Cordolha seems to have got his legs back now.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Chandler clinches up against the cage.
Chandler lands a nice knee to the body.
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Chandler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Cordolha avoids it easily.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cordolha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Cordolha keeps moving.
Chandler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Chandler is sitting in close to Cordolha's body. Cordolha has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chandler is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chandler is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cordolha.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Cordolha!
An intense looking Jose Cordolha took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm the best.'.
Chris Chandler was interviewed post fight and said 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: EFA 73 Vasilevskiy vs jurmu
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Chandler darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Birchack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birchack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Birchack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chandler is trying to control but can't.
Chandler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchack drops an elbow to the side of Chandler's head.
Birchack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Birchack lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Chandler is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chandler is still in real trouble! Can Birchack finish him?#SUB2#
Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Birchack pulls his head out easily.
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. Birchack connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple. #SUB2#
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Birchack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Birchack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Birchack winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Birchack lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Chandler! More strikes land and this one is all over! Birchack jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: EFA 66 Murphy vs Lancaster
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1##TD#
Kimura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chandler to the mat! Chandler manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chandler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Chandler's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is trying to hold Kimura in close to prevent damage but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Kimura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Kimura stands up and beckons Chandler to join him on the feet.
Chandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Chandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Kimura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chandler!
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Kimura working for a guillotine from mount but Chandler is in no mood to give up.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chandler for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Chandler is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Kimura seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chandler is holding on tight.
Kimura controlling from mount.
Kimura continues to hold on tight.
Chandler is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away. #SUB#
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Chandler has given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura has the hooks in. Chandler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
Kimura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chris Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kimura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kimura stands and throws Chandler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Kimura working away.
Kimura just content to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler struggling a bit here.
Chandler is being controlled here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chandler looking for a sweep but Kimura has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?#T3#
Chandler tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Chandler is trying to escape the mount but Kimura keeps good control and instead manages to take Chandler's back.
Kimura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Chandler right now. #SUB#
Kimura is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Chandler has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kimura has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Chandler taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kimura doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Kimura!
Chris Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: EFA 57 Correira vs Randleman
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1#
Kimura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kimura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Kimura gets a double leg takedown into Chandler's guard.#SUB2#
Chandler is looking for a triangle here but Kimura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Chandler wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Kimura seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Chandler is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Michael Kimura!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018

#R1#
Chandler wants to clinch up but Kijowski keeps it at a distance.
Kijowski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chandler misses with a hook
and Kijowski counters with a good, hard body kick but Chandler shrugs it off.
Chandler tries to clinch but Kijowski moves away
and Kijowski counters with a body kick.
Kijowski lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily.
Chandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Kijowski circles away.
Chandler throws a right hand that Kijowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kijowski also avoids with ease.
Chandler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kijowski counters with a left to the body.
Kijowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chandler looks winded!
Kijowski delivers a nice body kick.
Chandler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kijowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chandler on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #KD#
Kijowski lands a big head kick that sends Chandler tumbling to the mat! Kijowski takes a step backwards and waves Chandler back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Chandler is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Chris Chandler has been cut.
Kijowski lands a front kick.#T1#
Kijowski scores with a shot to the body.
Kijowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kijowski finish him?
Chandler glances at the clock... BAM! Kijowski nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Chandler crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Chandler is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Kijowski!
Tony Kijowski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Chris Chandler had this to say: 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steffen Baier (ranked 8259 p4p, 303 weight class) and Chris Chandler (ranked 8861 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

168 cm
18 yrs
136 lbs

171 cm
25 yrs
137 lbs

Baier

Chandler

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steffen Baier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Baier. No joy for Chandler on that attempt.
Baier stuffs the takedown.

Chandler pushes Baier up against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler can't get the takedown.
Steffen Baier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chandler.

Baier lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baier (2) vs (0) Chandler
Baier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baier (5) vs (0) Chandler

Baier is working to tighten his grip on Chandler's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Chandler has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Baier is really squeezing tight and eventually Chandler passes out! Baier breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steffen Baier!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1##CL#
Ajan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ajan manages to break the clinch.
Chandler fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ajan moves into the clinch successfully.
Ajan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chandler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ajan blocks an uppercut.
Ajan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ajan drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Ajan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ajan, not yet.
Ajan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chandler throws a strike but Ajan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ajan preventing the sweep.
Chandler being controlled here, momentarily.
Chandler controls Ajan momentarily but Ajan frees himself.
Ajan is stalling in the full guard.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Ajan stands up and waves to Chandler to follow him.
Chandler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ajan defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Ajan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ajan sprawls well. Ajan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Ajan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ali Ajan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chandler.
Chandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ajan looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler misses with a double jab
and Ajan counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Ajan to acknowledge the strikes.
Ajan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Chandler - just one landing.
Ajan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ajan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Chandler misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Ajan instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ajan.
Ajan is trying to drag Chandler to the mat but Chandler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ajan tries to pull guard but Chandler holds him up against the cage and eventually Ajan drops back down to his feet.
Ajan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ajan tries to pull guard but Chandler holds him up against the cage and eventually Ajan drops back down to his feet.
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Ajan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Ajan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ajan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ajan has a takedown stuffed.
Chris Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ajan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Chandler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler. #BC#
Ajan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler throws a combination. Ajan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Ajan sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ajan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ali Ajan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Ajan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chandler, pushing him back against the cage.
Ajan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chandler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chandler goes for a takedown attempt but Ajan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ajan as he jumps to the side.
Ajan shoots for a takedown but Chandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ajan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ajan misses with a takedown
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Ajan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Ajan with that takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ajan's head.
Some wild striking there from Chandler. #T1#
Chandler looks for a takedown but Ajan sprawls well.
Chandler throws a head kick but Ajan moves out of range.
Ajan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Ajan has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Ajan jumps guard but Chandler stands there with Ajan around his waist. Ajan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Ajan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chandler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ajan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ajan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Chandler throws a right and a left that Ajan avoids nicely.
Chandler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Ajan clinches.
Ajan stalls.
Ajan tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler being controlled against the cage.
Ajan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chandler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ajan fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Ajan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler counters with a body kick.
Chandler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ajan shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ajan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chandler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ajan avoids it really well and circles away.
Ajan throws a lazy head kick
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ajan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajan shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Chandler tries to land a front kick but Ajan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler looks to land a combination but Ajan avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ajan doesn't seem phased though.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Ajan.
Ajan leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Chandler throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Chandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Ajan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Ajan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ajan tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali Ajan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ajan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ajan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler is looking to clinch.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Ajan.
Chandler fails to land with a series of punches.
Ajan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chandler is fending him off so far but Ajan persists. Nope, Chandler circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ajan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Ajan on that attempt.
Ajan scores with a three punch combo!
Ajan swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ajan circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a right and a left that Ajan avoids nicely.
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ajan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Ajan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Chandler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chandler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ajan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Chandler seems to be working for a kimura but Ajan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Chandler is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chandler stops Ajan from getting back to his feet.
Ajan wants to control but Chandler passes into side.
Ajan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ajan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ajan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chandler off and has taken his back!#T3#
Chandler trying to control the hands but Ajan won't let him.
Ajan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chandler just trying to survive but Ajan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ali Ajan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ajan is staying active.#SUB#
Ajan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chandler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ajan looking to break Chandler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chandler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ajan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chandler breaks Ajan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ajan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chandler controls the pace.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Ajan keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chandler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ajan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chandler, into his guard. #REVR#
Ajan trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Chandler.
I think Chandler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Chandler!
A very excited looking Chris Chandler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Chandler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Chandler is working for a kimura but Kropotkin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kropotkin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Chandler. Oh but Kropotkin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Chandler goes limp - he's gone! Kropotkin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Kropotkin!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Chandler tries for a takedown but Babak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Babak misses with a wild combination.
Chandler fails to land with a series of punches.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Babak gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Chandler slips a jab from Babak.
Babak looks for the body kick but Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
Babak feinted with a counter takedown.
Babak throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Babak moves out of range.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Babak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babak continues to drive forward.
Mohammed Babak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chandler.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Babak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babak swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Babak. #TD#
Chandler gets caught napping as Babak dives in and scores a takedown. Chandler manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Babak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babak distracts Chandler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Babak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chandler, up you get!
Chandler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babak's waist but Babak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chandler off to one side.
Babak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babak.
Chandler checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Babak is predictable there
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Babak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babak as he avoids it easily.
Chandler moves forwards but Babak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chandler! #T2#
Babak is looking to chop away at Chandler's legs.
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!
Babak misses with a low kick.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Babak. Babak gets slowly back to his feet.
Chandler with a jab.
Babak misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Babak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Babak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Babak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Chandler.
Babak tries for a takedown but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chandler swinging wildly here.
Chandler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Babak is defended easily by Chandler.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Babak, which made it look bad.
Babak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babak.
Babak throws a nice looking combination but Chandler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babak lands a jab-cross combination.
Chandler misses with a wild combination.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Babak shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Chandler tries to counter with a clinch but Babak shakes him off and moves away.
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babak circles away.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babak as he jumps to the side.
Babak lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Babak is predictable there
and Chandler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Babak moves into the clinch.#BC#
Babak breaks from the clinch.
Babak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chandler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice combination there by Babak.
Chandler misses with a combination
and Babak counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Babak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chandler did well to prevent Babak getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Babak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mohammed Babak is winning the standup battle so far.
Babak misses with a two punch combination.
Chandler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Babak misses.
Babak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chandler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chandler wants it to stay on the feet.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babak as he avoids it easily.
Babak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babak was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.#TD#
Babak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Chandler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Babak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Babak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chandler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babak has managed to get both his arms back between Chandler's legs - danger averted.#T1##SU#
Babak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Babak tries to bum rush Chandler with a series of wild strikes but Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Babak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babak throws a front kick aimed at Chandler's knee but Chandler avoids it well.
A big right from Babak misses. #TD#
Babak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Babak grinds an elbow into Chandler's temple.
Chandler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Chandler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chandler taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Chandler wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Babak stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chandler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mohammed Babak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chandler.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Babak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babak continues to drive forward.
Babak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler dodges the punch combination from Babak. #TD#
Babak feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Babak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mohammed Babak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Babak stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Babak content to stall in guard here.
Babak distracts Chandler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Babak postures up and lands a big shot to Chandler's brow. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Babak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Babak is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chandler has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Babak is looking to defend but Chandler has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Babak! Chandler pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Babak taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Chandler!
A less than humble Chris Chandler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ABW 103 Nielsen - Huhrera
Date: Jan 30, 2018

#R1#
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and McDonald counters with a solid body kick.
Chris Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Chandler misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Chandler has been cut.
Chandler wants to clinch
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Chandler tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from McDonald.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a left hand. #ROC#
Chandler is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from McDonald.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?#T1#
McDonald avoiding damage as Chandler throws knees to the body.
McDonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chandler up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.
Chandler takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
McDonald unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Chandler! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McDonald is unloading with more strikes now! Chandler drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor McDonald!
After the fight, Trevor McDonald was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Chris Chandler had this to say: 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: ABW 92 Scrotum - Shingen II
Date: Dec 26, 2017

#R1#
The Crab connects with a crisp jab.
Chandler misses with a series of wild punches.
Chandler takes one to the chin there.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler blocks the body kick.
Chandler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler moves to clinch but The Crab breaks away
and The Crab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler misses with a few strikes there.
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Crab but The Crab pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
The Crab thuds a left hand into Chandler's body.
Chandler looks to land a combination but The Crab avoids it well. #TD2#
Chandler gets caught flat footed, as The Crab shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Crab not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
The Crab is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chandler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chandler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Crab jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Crab wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chandler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Crab pinned against the cage. The Crab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch.
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Crab keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
The Crab scores with a shoulder strike.
The Crab lands a shot to the body.#T3#
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
The Crab works on Chandler's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, The Crab scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chandler looking to slow down the pace here.
The Crab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Crab is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from The Crab.
The Crab scores with a hook to the body.
The Crab is working Chandler over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Crab.
The Crab lands an uppercut.#T4##BC2#
The Crab manages to break the clinch.
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!
The Crab lands a body shot.
Chandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chandler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Crab's waist but The Crab gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chandler off to one side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - The Crab had a free shot at his head there.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chandler rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and pushes Chandler back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Crab.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
The Crab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Crab keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chandler misses with the combination.
The Crab connects with a body shot.
Chandler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Crab jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Crab connects with a body shot that sends Chandler's belly button to the back.
Chandler lands a head kick!
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab lands with a nice body punch.
Henry The Crab seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but The Crab ducks down to avoid it.
Chandler takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Chandler tries to clinch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab flicks out a counter leg kick but Chandler steps away.
The Crab connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for The Crab. That snapped Chandler's head back.
The Crab jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Chandler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chandler looks for a takedown but The Crab sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chandler looking for a takedown.
The Crab is working Chandler over against the cage.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab lands with a light punch inside.
Chandler is trying to break free.
The Crab stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Crab.
Chandler is trying to push The Crab away but The Crab has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henry The Crab seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Crab.
The Crab lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Crab lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A short body shot lands from The Crab as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from The Crab.
The Crab lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
The Crab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler throws a jab when The Crab was well out of range.
Chandler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Crab.
Decent striking displayed by The Crab there.
Chandler checks the leg kick.
The Crab stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Crab sizes up Chandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Crab cracks Chandler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Crab scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by The Crab. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab cracks Chandler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Crab slips a jab and a cross from Chandler.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
The Crab looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Crab throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
The Crab stuns Chandler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Crab lands a nice looking body shot.
The Crab thuds his right hand into Chandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chandler tries to clinch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Crab lands a really nice looking cross but Chandler seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The Crab has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Crab keeps control of Chandler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##BC2#
The Crab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crab comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Crab digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
The Crab throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
The Crab shoots in and gets a takedown into Chandler's guard.
The Crab is standing up over Chandler. Chandler looks to escape but The Crab dives into side control. #REVR#
The Crab controls the position.
The Crab passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chandler!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The Crab lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for The Crab. That snapped Chandler's head back.
Chris Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crab lands a nice looking body shot.
The Crab lands with a good body shot.
The Crab darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chandler walks into a stiff left hand from The Crab.
The Crab connects with a crisp jab.
The Crab lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by The Crab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chandler throws a nice head kick!
The Crab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chandler's hands.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler throws a right and a left that The Crab avoids nicely.
Nice cross by The Crab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler tries for a takedown but The Crab circles away easily
and The Crab counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Crab scores with the left hand. Chandler knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Crab to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by The Crab as he connects with a hook.
The Crab lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Crab scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Chandler with that takedown attempt.
The Crab connects with a single shot there.
The Crab lands a head shot.
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chandler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chandler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Crab scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - The Crab coming out on top.
The Crab getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Crab jabs at Chandler's body.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
The Crab throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Crab misses with a low kick.
The Crab slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but The Crab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Crab comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Crab throws a low kick, looking for Chandler's leg but Chandler calmly moves out of range.
The Crab throws out a powerful jab.
The Crab scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
The Crab connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chandler. Chandler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Crab scores with a jab. Chandler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Crab digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Crab connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
The Crab looking to score a takedown here. Chandler is defending well but The Crab drives through and ends up in Chandler's guard.#T3#
The Crab's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that The Crab has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from The Crab.
Yet more stalling tactics from The Crab.
Chandler can't keep his opponent in guard - The Crab advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler is looking to control The Crab's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chandler avoid being mounted?
The Crab is controlling the pace.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crab is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chris Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Crab lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Crab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Crab 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!
Chris Chandler was interviewed post fight and said 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: ABW 76 Calacon - Jones II
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
Chistov lands a slapping body shot.
Chandler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chistov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chandler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chistov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Chistov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chistov leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chistov digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
Chistov connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler tries a low kick but Chistov avoids it.
Chistov lands a body shot.
Chistov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stanislav Chistov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Chandler has been cut.
Chistov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chandler ducks right into an uppercut from Chistov.
Chistov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chandler tries to clinch up but Chistov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stanislav Chistov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Chandler takes one to the chin there.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chistov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Chandler is rocked!
Chistov lands a slapping body shot.
Chistov lands a nice shot to the body.
Chistov connects with a body shot that sends Chandler's belly button to the back.
A jab from Chistov finds it's way through Chandler's defenses.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Chistov finish him?
Chistov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chandler misses with a two punch combination.
Chandler takes a swing at Chistov's ribcage but misses.
Chandler seems to have recovered his senses.
Chistov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chandler's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chistov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chandler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chistov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chistov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Chandler to the canvas! Chandler doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Chistov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislav Chistov!
The defeated Chris Chandler had this to say: 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Chandler moves into the clinch.
Tan trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Tan breaks the clinch.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tan tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tan to the ground. Tan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chandler tries to clinch but Tan moves away
and Tan counters with a one-two to the body.
Tan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chandler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Tan sprawls well.
Tan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chandler works over Tan's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tan counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chandler gets the takedown into side control.
Tan bucks up and tries to throw Chandler off but instead Chandler has got his back!#T1#
Chandler is riding his opponent, not letting Tan buck him off.
Tan is trying to get back to his feet but Chandler has full control of the position and if anything, Tan has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Chandler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Tan is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Chandler on his back. Chandler looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Tan has to tap out to a very impressive submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Chandler!
Chris Chandler spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ABW 67 McBreezer - Takano
Date: Sep 28, 2017

#R1#
Chandler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khamedd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chandler works over Khamedd's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Khamedd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khamedd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Khamedd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khamedd is thwarting Chandler's attempts to control the position.
Khamedd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Khamedd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Khamedd sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chandler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ground and pound from Khamedd.
Still in half guard, Khamedd seems content to control.
Khamedd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Khamedd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khamedd lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Chandler wants to get back to his feet.
Khamedd lands with a punch from half guard.
Khamedd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khamedd working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khamedd working the head and body with strikes.
Khamedd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khamedd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Khamedd drops an elbow to the side of Chandler's head.
Khamedd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Khamedd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Khamedd is looking for a kimura but Chandler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khamedd to get the leverage.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Khamedd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khamedd controlling the action here.
Khamedd lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Khamedd trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamedd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khamedd winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khamedd controlling the action here.
Khamedd winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khamedd trying to control the pace.
Khamedd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Khamedd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chandler fails to land the takedown.
Khamedd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chandler sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Khamedd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chandler's half guard.
Khamedd working Chandler over with strikes.
Chandler trying to control but Khamedd postures up.
Khamedd prevents Chandler from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamedd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khamedd drops an elbow to the side of Chandler's head. #T1#
Khamedd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Khamedd winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khamedd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khamedd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khamedd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khamedd works his way into side control.
Chandler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chandler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Khamedd connects with a decent elbow. #ROC#
Chandler is rocked!
Khamedd lands a big left to the face of Chandler, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Khamedd and another - Chandler is out! Khamedd stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elias Khamedd!
The defeated Chris Chandler had this to say: 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: ABW 55 Athanas - Saltsage
Date: Aug 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Chandler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chandler showed some decent athleticism there.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Young missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Young lands with a few short shots to the body.
Young controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is trying to stand back up but Chandler is controlling him
Young is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chandler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Young with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Young really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Young is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler has momentary wrist control but Young slips an elbow through the middle.
Young lands a couple of digs.
Chandler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Young postures up.
Young postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Young's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler 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.#SUB2#
Chandler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Young working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chandler's head.#T2#
Young passes Chandler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young working the head and body with strikes.
Young landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Young there.
Young has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chandler taking some punishment here, with Young in his half guard.
Chandler has hold of Young's hands but Young slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Young working Chandler over with strikes.
Young is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Young connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple. #ROC#
Chandler is rocked!
Young moves nicely into side control.
Chandler is still in real trouble! Can Young finish him?
Young working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Chandler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Young lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chandler down.
Young lands an elbow.
Young creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Young has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chandler is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Young yanks on the arm and Chandler is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Young.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denny Young!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: ABW 44 Chistov - Hope
Date: Jul 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barr is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Barr tries to buck Chandler off but Chandler is having none of it.
Barr is working hard here to advance position.
Barr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barr gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Barr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Barr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Barr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Barr working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler trying to control but Barr is working from the bottom.
Barr wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Barr is controlling Chandler's posture.#SUB#
Barr is looking for a triangle but Chandler pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Barr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barr is tightening it up a little... Chandler has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chandler reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chandler taps out! Nice BJJ there by Barr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zaine Barr!
The defeated Chris Chandler had this to say: 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: Angry Birds War 34
Date: Jun 19, 2017

#R1##TD#
Swift Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chandler's half guard.#SU#
Swift Jr decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Swift Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chandler did well to prevent Swift Jr getting side control.
Swift Jr blocks the strikes from Chandler. #SUB#
Swift Jr is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Swift Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swift Jr stalling. #SU#
Swift Jr stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chandler to get to his feet. #T1#
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swift Jr counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Chandler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chandler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Swift Jr dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Chandler wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Swift Jr has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Chandler's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Chandler is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Swift Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kane Swift Jr!
Kane Swift Jr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Chris Chandler had this to say: 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017

#R1#
Hodge tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Hodge, which made it look bad.
Chris Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
Hodge looking for a takedown. #TD#
Hodge has Chandler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hodge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chandler tumbling to the mat - Hodge dives into Chandler's guard.#ES2#
Chandler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge really is a fat lump.
Chandler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hodge defends it nicely.#T1##CL2#
Chandler moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hodge.
Hodge thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hodge really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
A combination from Chandler does no damage.
Chandler throws a series of strikes that have Hodge backpedaling. #TD#
Hodge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hodge stops Chandler from getting back to his feet.
Hodge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chandler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Hodge decides to return to a standing position. #T2##CL2#
Chandler has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler prevents the takedown attempt.
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Hodge has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolph Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hodge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Hodge is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chandler feints a jab promting Hodge to slip. Chandler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hodge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Adolph Hodge has been cut.
Chandler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Hodge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodge lands in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Chandler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hodge won't allow Chandler to get back to his feet.
Chandler is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hodge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Hodge gets to his feet. Chandler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Hodge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hodge.
Hodge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Chandler is pressed up against the cage. Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chandler down to the mat. Chandler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hodge dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
Hodge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hodge avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Hodge gets a double leg takedown into Chandler's guard.
Chandler has control of Hodge's left arm, preventing Hodge from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chandler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adolph Hodge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hodge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHodge.#CL2#
Chandler clinches up with Hodge and pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hodge is defending well for now.
Hodge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Hodge lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hodge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chandler looking to control. #SUB2#
Chandler looking for subs off his back but Hodge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hodge working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hodge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chandler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler is looking to control Hodge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chandler avoid being mounted?
Hodge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chandler's head.
Hodge stops Chandler from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Hodge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hodge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hodge is working away from the top position though.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Chandler trying to hold on to Hodge's head to control him but Hodge postures up.
Adolph Hodge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU#
Hodge stands up and beckons Chandler to join him on the feet. #T3#
Chandler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Hodge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chandler misses with a hook. Hodge ducked under it nicely.
Chandler misses with a combination #TD#
and Hodge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chandler!
Chandler tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
BOOM! Hodge connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hodge cracks Chandler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hodge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Chandler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chandler can't escape the position.
Hodge landing strikes from the mount.
Hodge pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hodge breaks from Chandler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hodge lands a couple of good shots and Chandler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chandler takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hodge lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Chandler.
Chandler is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolph Hodge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adolph Hodge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
#R3#
Hodge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Hodge tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hodge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Hodge dives in and scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge stops Chandler from standing up.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hodge is in close to Chandler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hodge postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it. #T1#
Hodge lands a couple of digs.
Chandler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hodge is controlling him.
Hodge cracks Chandler with a solid left hand.
Hodge chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Chandler has his foot on Hodge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hodge works his way back into a safe position though.
Hodge chips away with some ground and pound.
Hodge scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Hodge decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chandler, up you get! #TD#
Hodge gets a takedown into half guard.
Hodge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Chandler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hodge has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hodge landing shots from mount.
Hodge landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodge controlling his opponent.
Hodge cracks Chandler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Chandler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Hodge.
Hodge scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chandler?
Hodge lands with some strikes.
Hodge lands a heavy elbow.
Chandler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hodge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
Hodge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hodge is pulling down on Chandler's head to control his posture.
Chandler is looking to stand up but Hodge won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hodge keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adolph Hodge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hodge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolph Hodge!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Chandler wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Cruz rushes Chandler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler tries to clinch up.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
Chandler throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
A nice combination there by Chandler.
Cruz tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Chandler.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler throws a one two combo.
Cruz throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Chandler moves into the clinch.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch but Cruz keeps him there for the moment.#T1##TD#
Chandler pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Chandler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler trying to control the position.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chandler has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Cruz stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chandler is trying to keep Cruz in close. #SUB#
Chandler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Cruz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.#T3##TD2#
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chandler wants to stand back up but Cruz manages to pass into side control.
Cruz just content to control the position.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
Chandler sneaks back into half guard.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Chandler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Chandler is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Chandler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chandler manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Chandler's guard.
Cruz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chandler stalks Cruz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cruz's face. Cruz staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Chandler shoots in.
Cruz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chandler.#CL2#
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch. #BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chandler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Chandler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cruz is positioning himself well to prevent Chandler advancing to mount.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz pulls Chandler in to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Chandler pushes his legs off easily.
Chandler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Chandler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chandler is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Chandler wants to clinch.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Cruz throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease.
Chandler cracks Cruz with an open hand slap.
Chandler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chandler throws a big counter combination but Cruz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler can't do much from the bottom here.
Chandler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cruz off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Chandler dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Chris Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler throws a nice head kick!
Chandler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chandler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chris Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cruz moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz, which made it look bad.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
Chris Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chandler to the mat! Chandler manages to get full guard.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Chandler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Cruz stands and steps away. Chandler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Cruz leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses
and Chandler counters with a two punch combo.
Cruz tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into Chandler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz cracks Chandler with a solid left hand.#SU2#
Cruz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3##TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.
Cruz stays in close to Chandler's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Cruz stands up and waves to Chandler to follow him.
Chandler shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left and a right from Chandler both land. Nice combination.
Chandler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chandler is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4##SUB2#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kyle Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Chandler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chandler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Chandler!
Chris Chandler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Chandler misses with a hook to the body
enabling Randall to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Chandler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Randall is looking for a sweep.
Randall is trying to work for a sweep but Chandler has mounted him!#SUB2#
Chandler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Randall is on top in guard.
Chandler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chandler wants to stand and escape but Randall is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chandler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Randall has his hands clasped together but Chandler extends and breaks Randall's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chandler.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Chandler!
In his post fight interview, Chris Chandler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ABW Title Tour. QF 145 & 205
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Dickinson scores with a hook.
Dickinson connects with a body shot that sends Chandler's belly button to the back.
Dickinson lands with a nice combination. Chandler backs away looking to recover.
Good standup being displayed there by Dickinson as he connects with a hook.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Dickinson.
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dickinson looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Dickinson.
Chandler wants to stand but Dickinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Dickinson pushes a forearm under Chandler's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chandler is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Dickinson!
Chris Chandler was interviewed post fight and said 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: Angry Birds War 8
Date: Apr 21, 2017

Event: QFC Tournament 738 Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Birchack drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
Birchack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Chandler wants to control but Birchack passes easily into half guard.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Birchack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack is taking a breather. Chandler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Birchack wants to pass to mount but Chandler is defending the position. #T1#
Birchack controlling the action here.
Birchack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Birchack slows the pace down in half guard.
Birchack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Birchack with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions off his back.
Birchack stops Chandler from getting back to his feet.
Chandler tries to roll over but Birchack keeps him under control.
Birchack slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Birchack is thwarting Chandler's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Birchack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Birchack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Birchack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chandler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birchack on the ground.
Birchack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Birchack is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Birchack is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chandler wants to control but Birchack is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Birchack dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Birchack throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chandler was covering up waiting for the punch and Birchack finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chandler wants to stand up but Birchack is controlling him.
Birchack is working Chandler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Chandler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birchack defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Birchack's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chandler is looking to sweep but instead, Birchack has passed into half guard.
Birchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chandler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Birchack with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Birchack working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Birchack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard.
Anthony Birchack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler wants to control but Birchack is keeping busy.
Birchack sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Birchack working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Birchack controlling the action here.
Chandler is trying to stand up here but Birchack is controlling him well.
Birchack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB2#
Birchack seems to be working for a kimura but Chandler defends the submission attempt.
Birchack controlling the pace. #SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chandler has hold of Birchack's hands but Birchack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler has hold of Birchack's hands but Birchack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Birchack sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Birchack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chandler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Birchack is working Chandler over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Birchack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler misses with a hook. Birchack ducked under it nicely.
Chandler scores with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Chandler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Birchack to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack distracts Chandler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chandler is looking to stand back up but Birchack counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chandler.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birchack in particular looking to stall.
Birchack working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Birchack slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Birchack controlling the action here.
Birchack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Birchack not doing much here.
Birchack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Birchack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Birchack connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple. #T3#
Birchack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Birchack prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Birchack.
Birchack prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Birchack content to control rather than advance.
Birchack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Birchack is continuing to stall.
Birchack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Birchack moves into full mount! Chandler won't be happy about that!
Birchack unloading with bombs!
Birchack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Birchack breaks from Chandler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler is in a horrible position here. Birchack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
Birchack controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Birchack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Birchack 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Anthony Birchack!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Anthony Birchack!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Anthony Birchack!

Anthony Birchack wins by unanimous decision!
Chris Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.

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