Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 311 Kuomanen vs Mahmut
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Mack misses with the combination.
Chandler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.
Chandler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chandler connects with a right hand. Mack shakes it off.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mack throws a low kick, looking for Chandler's leg but Chandler calmly moves out of range.
Mack tries a head kick but it misses.
Mack throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler connects with a right hand. Mack shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Mack. Those never looked like landing.
Chandler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mack.
Chandler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mack can pounce on him.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Mack slips the punch.#TD#
Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Mack is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Mack's guard.#T1#
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler throws a strike but Mack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mack's guard. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Chandler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mack wants to stand and escape but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Mack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Mack!#REVB#
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Chandler is working Mack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Mack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chandler is controlling him.
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Mack blocks nicely.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mack is keeping the position for now.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Mack has wrist control.
Mack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chandler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mack misses the shot to the body.
Chandler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chandler lands with an overhand left.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.#TD#
Chandler feints and as Mack raises his hands in defense, Chandler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey 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 defending well as Mack loads up on a big left hand.
Mack staying out of range there.
Mack lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Mack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Chandler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mack misses with a double jab.
Kain Mack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Mack.
Chandler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chandler back to the cage. Mack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler moves out of range as Mack strikes.
Chandler lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Chandler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack wants to stand and escape but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Mack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler advances position into side control!
Mack is trying to buck Chandler off.#T2#
Chandler working the head with strikes.
Chandler scoring with punches from side control.
Chandler 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 fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chandler working the ground and pound but Mack is defending the strikes.
Mack wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chandler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chandler lands a few punches from side control.
Mack taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Mack avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chandler.
Chandler tries to score with some ground and pound. Mack controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chandler wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
Chandler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mack is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chandler is working Mack over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Chandler.
Chandler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mack to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Chandler crashes against the mat.
Chandler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mack sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chandler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Chandler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mack is avoiding damage well.
Chandler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chandler is trying to ground and pound but Mack uses the momentary lack of control by Chandler to regain half guard.
Chandler throwing shots but Mack is blocking nicely.
Mack is looking to escape.
Mack is refusing to be controlled, as Chandler sits in half guard.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler goes for a double leg but Mack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mack continues to drive forward.
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Chandler tries to work over Mack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Mack misses with some punches.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chandler's brow. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Mack tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler prevents a body shot from Mack.
Mack tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandler is trying to drag Mack to the mat but Mack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler. #T2#
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Mack prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chandler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Joey Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chandler scores with a nice strike.
Chandler scores with a jab. Mack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chandler appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Chandler shoots in and bounces Mack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chandler controlling from the top position. #T3#
Kain Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mack wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kain Mack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chandler 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
After winning the bout, Joey Chandler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 302 Dall Jr vs Brown
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Obi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obi looks to clinch
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Obi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Obi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler throws a series of strikes that have Obi backpedaling.
Obi swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Obi.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Obi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.
Obi scores with a nice head shot.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Obi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Obi.
Obi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Chandler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Obi to the ground. Chandler is now in Obi's guard.#SUB#
Obi 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 Obi 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 Obi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chike Obi!
An out of breath Chike Obi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 293 Okongwu vs Walton
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Chandler misses with a jab to the body
and Francis counters with a nice uppercut.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Francis slaps away a takedown attempt from Chandler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
and Francis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.
Francis keeps Chandler at a distance using the push kick.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francis misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
Francis misses the jab.
It looked like Chandler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler lands with a straight right. Francis didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Francis counters with a thumping low kick.
Francis with a nice calf kick.
No luck for Chandler with that takedown attempt.
Francis leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Chandler is looking to wear down Francis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Francis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Francis misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chandler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body. Francis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Francis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Francis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Francis.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis thuds a left hand into Chandler's body.
Nice jab there from Francis. #T2#
Chandler misses with a hook.
Francis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Francis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Francis throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Jab by Chandler.
Francis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Francis.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Francis connects with a solid leg kick.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oliver Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Francis scores with a body shot.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Francis punishes Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Francis as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
An inside leg kick lands from Francis.
Francis defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Francis lands with a hook. Chandler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chandler shoots in but Francis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francis.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Francis slips a jab from Chandler.
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Francis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chandler with a body shot.
Chandler lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis avoids the body shot from Chandler.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Francis lands a lovely overhand right.
Francis leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4##TD#
Chandler drives through with a takedown into Francis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Francis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Francis 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.
Francis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Francis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Francis connects with a nice looking jab.
Francis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chandler cracks Francis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chandler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Francis swivels and escapes.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Francis slaps away a takedown attempt from Chandler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Francis sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Francis throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Francis manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chandler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Francis.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Francis.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Francis counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Francis throws a good cross that connects.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.
Francis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Francis misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Chandler misses the target.
Francis scores with a one two! Chandler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
It seemed like Francis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Francis avoids it really well and circles away.
Francis staying out of range there.
Chandler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Francis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis scoring well with a low kick there.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Francis ducks down to avoid it.
Francis lands with an uppercut that bounces Chandler off the cage and back into range.
Chandler misses the jab.
Francis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Francis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Francis.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Francis tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Francis to the ground. Francis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Chandler shoots in but Francis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Francis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Francis connects with a looping right hand.
Francis throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Francis throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Francis gets a clinch.
Chandler takes a shot to the head.
Francis blocking some punches.
Chandler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Francis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chandler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Francis blocking some punches.
Francis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chandler lands a left hand.
Chandler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Francis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Francis stops a takedown attempt from Chandler. #T4#
Francis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Francis as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Francis as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Francis.
Francis lands a nice shot to the body.
Francis lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Francis.
Francis presses Chandler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
A short right from Francis on the inside.
Francis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Francis blocks a body shot from Chandler. #BC2#
Francis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Francis.
Chandler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Francis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Francis misses with a hook.
Chandler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Francis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chandler ducks right into an uppercut from Francis.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Chandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Francis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chandler off and has taken his back!
Chandler trying to control the hands but Francis won't let him.
Francis controls the position.
Chandler is trying to break free.
Francis controls the action.#T1#
Francis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chandler breaks Francis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Francis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Francis's head.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francis is trying to hold Chandler in close to prevent damage but Chandler has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chandler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Francis!
We've been hearing that Chandler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Francis is desperately trying to improve his position but Chandler has a good base and remains in mount.
Francis wants to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Chandler throwing strikes but Francis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Francis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Francis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chandler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chandler's back!
Chandler is trying to break free.
Chandler trying to control the hands but Francis won't let him.
Francis controls the action.#T4#
Francis avoiding Chandler 's attempts to control his hands.
Chandler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Francis gets his hands free as Chandler looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler wants to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Francis.
Well Francis 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Francis!
Oliver Francis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld live 57
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Crow 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.#CL#
Crow forces Chandler back against the cage and clinches.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Crow.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crow gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Crow is pressed up against the cage. Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crow down to the mat. Crow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Crow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow tries to pass to full mount but Chandler defends it.
Crow is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chandler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chandler wants to control but Crow is keeping busy.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Chandler is looking to get back to full guard here but Crow has managed to pass to side control instead.
Crow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Chandler is trying to improve his position.
Crow controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler tries to buck Crow off but Crow is having none of it.
Chandler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Crow is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chandler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chandler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crow is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Crow is very close to passing his half guard.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Chandler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chandler is concentrating on defense, preventing Crow from advancing position. #T3#
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Crow seems content to control.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Crow is controlling well.
Crow throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Crow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crow prevents Chandler from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chandler wants to control but Crow is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crow dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
Crow gets underhooks to prevent Chandler's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crow.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Crow controls the action.
Crow misses with a body punch.
Chandler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Red Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Crow lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crow is pressed up against the cage. Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crow down to the mat. Crow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Crow shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crow throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
Crow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Crow sprawls well.
Crow is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow with a nice calf kick.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Crow throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Red Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
No luck for Crow with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chandler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Crow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chandler trying to keep a closed guard but Crow is proving a slippery customer.
Chandler has Crow pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Crow postures up.
Crow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler has Crow pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Crow throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Crow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chandler's head backwards.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chandler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crow counters with an inside leg kick.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Chandler throwing strikes but Crow manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Red Crow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
Chandler controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Chandler's face as Crow controls the position.
Chandler tries to bench press Crow off him but Crow keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Crow is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crow lands a head kick. Chandler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crow connects with a jab.#CL#
Crow clinches up against the cage.
Crow working aggressively here.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Crow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Crow.
Crow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chandlers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow scores with a shoulder strike.
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage.
Crow can't get the takedown.
Crow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards. #T1##BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body. Crow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Red Crow is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crow counters with an outside leg kick.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Crow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Crow sprawls well.
Red Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Crow counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Crow. Beautiful body shot.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Crow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Crow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crow circles away.
Crow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crow slaps away a takedown attempt from Chandler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Crow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Red Crow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow. #T3#
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crow.
Crow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chandlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crow.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
Crow wants to clinch.#CL#
Crow gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Crow has him pressed against the cage.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Crow avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Chandler blocking some punches.
Chandler tries to work over Crow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Crow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chandler regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crow's guard. #REVB#
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crow working a defensive guard here.
Crow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Crow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!
Red Crow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld xmas special
Date: Dec 28, 2023

#R1#
Lynar with a poor takedown
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Chandler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lynar throws a right hand that Chandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Chandler also avoids with ease.
Lynar avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Lynar misses with a series of wild punches.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lynar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.#TD#
Chandler gets caught napping as Lynar dives in and scores a takedown. Chandler manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chandler holds on and takes a little breather.
Lynar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lynar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Chandler stands up over Lynar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lynar has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Lynar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chandler frees his head nicely. Oh but Lynar has switched to an armbar! Chandler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Nfld live 54
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Crow has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Crow scores with a shot to the side of Chandler's head.
Crow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chandlers head.
Chandler blocks an uppercut.
Crow digs a right hand into Chandler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chandler's gas tank.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Crow as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Crow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chandler regains guard immediately.
Crow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crow preventing the sweep.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crow controls the pace.
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.
Crow content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Chandler pulls Crow in close to prevent any damage.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Crow, which made it look bad.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Crow tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Crow has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Crow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chandlers head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike.
Crow lands a left hand.
Crow working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chandler blocking some punches. #BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch.
Chandler takes one to the side of the head.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crow tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crow to the ground. Crow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Crow clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but Crow has the dominant position.
Chandler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crow tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crow to the ground. Crow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crow is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Crow is quick to defend against it.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crow shoots for a takedown but Chandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Crow.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.#T4##TD#
Chandler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crow's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler is working Crow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chandler won't allow Crow to sweep him here.
Chandler being controlled here momentarily.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Crow blocks nicely.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Crow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chandler gets a double leg takedown into Crow's guard.
Chandler passes Crow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crow is trying to stand up here but Chandler is controlling him well.
Crow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler 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 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crow defending well though.
Crow works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Crow controlling Chandler's posture.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Crow wants to get back to his feet but Chandler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Chandler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow throws out a powerful jab.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Chandler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Crow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chandler.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##CL2#
Crow moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Crow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crow is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Crow circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Chandler.#TD#
Chandler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crow to the ground. Chandler is now in Crow's guard.
Crow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crow's head.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Crow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Crow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chandler trying to hold on to Crow's head to control him but Crow postures up.
Crow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chandler's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow is fighting to break Chandler's control of his arms but Chandler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Crow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Red Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Crow drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
Crow struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler can't get the takedown.
Chandler wants a takedown.
Crow scores with a shoulder strike.
Chandler is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Crow manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler has Crow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Crow on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Crow struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Crow struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands. #T1#
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Crow's body. Crow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Crow misses.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
Crow leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Crow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Crow gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Crow throws a counter combo.
Chandler tries to break free but Crow pushes him back against the cage.
Crow lands with a short shot to the head.
Chandler wants to break free but Crow has control.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chandler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crow pinned against the cage. Crow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chandler lands a head shot.#T3#
Chandler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Crow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Crow is looking to clinch. #TD#
Chandler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crow gets full guard.
Crow wants to stand and escape but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler won't allow Crow to sweep him here.
Crow managing to control the position.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Crow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Crow has wrist control.
Crow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crow is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler prevents Crow from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler is looking to wear down Crow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Chandler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Crow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crow 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!
A less than humble Red Crow misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Nfld liive 51
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Chandler misses the jab.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Chandler slips a jab from Miller.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Chandler seems unphased.
Miller throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Chandler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller cracks Chandler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
Chandler slips a jab from Miller.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Chandler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller slips a straight right by Chandler.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Chandler.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Miller.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Miller.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller blocks a jab.#T3#
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chandler sprawls and moves away.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Miller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miller is in Chandler's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chandler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Miller postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Miller passes into half guard.
Chandler is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Chandler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miller can pounce on him.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Chandler takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a leg kick but Chandler checks it.
A nice side step and Chandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miller avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Chandler lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller blocks a jab.#T1#
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Chandler saw it coming and moves away.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.
Miller with a nice cross.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Miller lands a jab to the head. #T2##TD#
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Chandler's guard.
Chandler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miller 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 is trying to keep Miller in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chandler holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chandler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chandler has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Chandler seems unphased.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler lands a body shot.
Chandler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller throws a body kick that misses
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chandler's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
Chandler misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Chandler didn't expect that.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller tries to land a body kick
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Miller with the inside leg kick.
Chandler lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Chandler, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Chandler against the cage but Chandler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Miller.
Chandler takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Chandler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
A cross from Miller lands.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Chandler, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Chandler against the cage but Chandler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Chandler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller walks into a left hand.
A lazy body kick from Miller
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Chandler swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Chandler slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Chandler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Chandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Chandler misses with a hook.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chandler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Miller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
A left lands for Chandler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Danga de danga de dang - Chandler scores with a four punch combination!
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joey Chandler!
Our winner, Joey Chandler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld FN 49
Date: Oct 26, 2023

#R1#
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with the combination.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chandler if he has to take too many more of those.
Chandler slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick. #T1#
Chandler avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
A leg kick checked by Chandler.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Chandler.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Redcliffe misses
and Chandler counters with a nice body shot.
Chandler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe misses with a left hand
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Redcliffe misses the body punch
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Chandler's ribs.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chandler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range. #T3#
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Chandler strikes.#CL#
Redcliffe pushes Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redcliffe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
A short right from Redcliffe.
Chandler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redcliffe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chandler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chandler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redcliffe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chandler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a good knee to the midsection. Chandler won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Chandler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chandler wants a takedown.
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chandler has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redcliffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Redcliffe thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks Chandler with a good jab.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redcliffe misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a combination
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Redcliffe looks to land a combination. Chandler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab. #T2#
Chandler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chandler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.#T3#
Redcliffe cracks Chandler with a good jab.
Chandler moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that misses.
Chandler takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Redcliffe has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe taking a breather.
Chandler tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?#T4#
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chandler can't get the takedown.
Chandler goes for a takedown attempt but Redcliffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chandler. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Redcliffe thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Chandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcliffe. Redcliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance. #T1#
Chandler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
Redcliffe keeps Chandler at a distance using the push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Chandler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redcliffe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Redcliffe rushes Chandler and presses him up against the cage.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chandler avoids it.
Redcliffe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redcliffe.
Chandler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
Redcliffe misses with a knee strike.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores a nice knee to the body.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here.
Chandler tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chandler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe is working Chandler over against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Redcliffe gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chandler's face. #CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chandler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a good knee to the midsection. Chandler won't want to take too many of those.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Chandler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redcliffe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
An out of breath Kwame Redcliffe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 48
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Lynar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lynar misses with an uppercut.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lynar blocks a jab.#TD#
Chandler gets caught napping as Lynar dives in and scores a takedown. Chandler manages to retain guard.
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Lynar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar passes Chandler's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lynar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynar uses his free foot to push down on Chandler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chandler. #T1#
Chandler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Lynar.#SUB#
Lynar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynar has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler postures up and lands a big shot to Lynar's brow.
Chandler distracts Lynar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Lynar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Lynar has an active guard here but Chandler has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Chandler wants to free his trapped foot but Lynar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chandler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lynar is trying to escape the mount.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chandler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynar looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Chandler with a couple of short strikes.
Lynar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chandler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lynar wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lynar tries to lock up and control but Chandler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lynar taking shots to the head.
Lynar is desperately trying to improve his position but Chandler has a good base and remains in mount.
Chandler with good strikes from the mount here!
Lynar is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Lynar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler with the ground and pound from mount.
Chandler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chandler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lynar's face.
Chandler dominating with strikes here.
Chandler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chandler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lynar is trying desperately to improve position.
Chandler trying to control but Lynar is having none of it.
Chandler lands a big shot there that rocks Lynar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lynar misses with a two punch combination.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Lynar.
Lynar fails with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lynar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynar misses with a takedown attempt
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lynar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chandler to the mat! Chandler manages to get full guard.
Chandler is controlling Lynar's posture.
Chandler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lynar preventing the sweep. #T1#
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
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.
Chandler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lynar preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Lynar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chandler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lynar has Chandler in his guard.#REVB#
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lynar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Lynar blocks nicely.
Chandler trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Lynar is keeping the position.
Chandler trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Lynar looking to control but Chandler passes into half guard.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chandler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lynar tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Lynar won't allow Chandler to pass to mount.
Lynar is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Chandler is trying to control. Lynar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lynar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chandler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chandler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chandler unloading with bombs!
Lynar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lynar tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynar is staying active underneath Chandler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lynar misses with a body punch
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chandler lands a head shot.#TD#
Lynar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chandler's guard.
Chandler lands a decent punch to the body there.
Lynar trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Lynar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chandler holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynar is one step ahead there. #T1#
Chandler keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar looking to pass the guard.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Lynar controlling him for the moment.
Chandler trying to keep a closed guard but Lynar is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lynar tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lynar throws a right hand that misses
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Lynar looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lynar takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Lynar throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lynar defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Lynar ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Lynar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lynar misses with a hook
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynar throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
Chandler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Lynar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Lynar drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Lynar working for submissions but it's allowed Chandler to get to half guard. #T3#
Chandler is nestled in close to Lynar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Lynar won't allow it.
Lynar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynar.
Lynar working a defensive guard but Chandler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lynar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Chandler passes to side control.
Lynar tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Chandler lands an elbow.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler wants to control for a moment but Lynar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lynar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Lynar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chandler pulls his head out easily.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lynar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Lynar's hands, connecting with Lynar's forehead.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chandler 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
After winning the bout, Joey Chandler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
A jab from Chandler misses.
As Chandler looks to move away, Le Delma throws a big counter combo but Chandler just gets out of the way.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Delma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Le Delma counters with a good, hard body kick but Chandler shrugs it off.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Chandler misses.
A left lands for Chandler.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A big left from Chandler misses.
Le Delma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Le Delma dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Le Delma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Le Delma breaks the clinch.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Le Delma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Le Delma walks into a left hand.
Le Delma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Delma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to avoid it but Le Delma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chandler to the ground. Chandler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Le Delma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Delma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Le Delma shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Delma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Le Delma throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Le Delma lands but Chandler takes it in his stride.
Chandler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Le Delma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chandler throws a hook but Le Delma blocks it.
Le Delma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Le Delma thows a body kick. Chandler tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Delma is looking to chop away at Chandler's legs.
Chandler misses the jab.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Le Delma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Le Delma counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Le Delma counters with a body kick that stops Chandler in his tracks momentarily.
Chandler scores with a jab. Le Delma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Le Delma lands a head kick. Chandler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Delma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Le Delma throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Le Delma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chandler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Le Delma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Chandler misses with a shot to the body
and Le Delma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chandler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Le Delma throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Le Delma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chandler pinned against the cage. Chandler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Chandler misses the jab.
Le Delma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chandler swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Le Delma's defenses.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Delma jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Chandler cracks Le Delma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Delma's head backwards.
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Le Delma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chandler really felt that one!
Le Delma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le Delma thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Le Delma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Delma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Le Delma's belly button to the back.#TD#
Le Delma feints and as Chandler raises his hands in defense, Le Delma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Le Delma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Le Delma working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler looking to control.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le Delma scoring with some ground and pound.
Le Delma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Le Delma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Le Delma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Le Delma tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
Le Delma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Delma is one step ahead there.
Chandler lands a decent punch to the body there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Delma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Delma is one step ahead there.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler trying to control the position here. #T2#
Le Delma stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chandler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Chandler controls Le Delma momentarily but Le Delma frees himself.
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.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet. #T3#
Le Delma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chandler's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Le Delma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Delma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Delma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Le Delma's head but Le Delma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Delma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chandler misses with a hook to the body
and Le Delma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Chandler misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Le Delma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Delma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Chandler throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
It looked like Le Delma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Delma defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Emanuel Le Delma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
A very excited looking Joey Chandler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Hayden dips to his left and cracks Chandler with an uppercut!
Hayden throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler works the jab nicely.
Hayden throws a leg kick
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Hayden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
Chandler lands with a cross.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hayden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Chandler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Chandler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Hayden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Chandler tries to sprawl but Hayden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chandler moves into full guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayden's guard. #REVR#
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hayden has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayden's head.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hayden working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Chandler is sitting in close to Hayden's body. Hayden 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 Hayden.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clay Hayden!
A victorious Clay Hayden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld 36
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Chandler scores with a hook.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Chandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stepanovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanovich defends it well.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stepanovich but Stepanovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stepanovich throws a low kick but Chandler moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Chandler walks into a left hand.
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Stepanovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut there from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich cracks Chandler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Chandler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Chandler shoots in and bounces Stepanovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chandler postures up in Stepanovich's guard and throws a big left but Stepanovich blocks it. #T3#
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Stepanovich wriggles free and stands up.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stepanovich as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Stepanovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Chandler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stepanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chandler somewhat.#TD2#
Chandler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stepanovich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chandler is in Stepanovich's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stepanovich keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #T4#
Stepanovich pulls Chandler in close to his closed guard and prevents Chandler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.
Stepanovich 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.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stepanovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chandler pushes down on Stepanovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stepanovich trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Stepanovich's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Chandler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Stepanovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Chandler gets a takedown into half guard.

Stepanovich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stepanovich with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler. #TD2#
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Stepanovich is trying to keep Chandler in close. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stepanovich is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chandler controls Stepanovich momentarily but Stepanovich frees himself.
Stepanovich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stepanovich trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Stepanovich works over Chandler with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully.
Stepanovich stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully.
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.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Chandler has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Stepanovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepanovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chandler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stepanovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stepanovich throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
Stepanovich passes into half guard.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Chandler is still trying to improve position.
Chandler is pressing down on Stepanovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanovich won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Chandler pulls Stepanovich in close to his closed guard and prevents Stepanovich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stepanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Stepanovich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chandler's head.
Stepanovich won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Stepanovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Stepanovich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Chandler lands with a cross.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Chandler throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stepanovich but Stepanovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Chandler throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses its target.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanovich defends it well.
Stepanovich walks into a jab.
Chandler throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Chandler there.#TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stepanovich sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Stepanovich pushes Chandler off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head.#T1#
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chandlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Chandler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chandler.
Stepanovich scores with a leg kick.
Chandler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stepanovich connects with a leg kick.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Chandler there.
Chandler digs a good hook to Stepanovich's body.
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanovich defends it well.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanovich defends it well.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich feints and then cracks Chandler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chandler down.
Stepanovich catches Chandler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Stepanovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stepanovich thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Stepanovich digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chandler moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanovich defends it well.
Chandler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Stepanovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich throws out a powerful jab.
Stepanovich connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich scores with a body shot.
Chandler throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stepanovich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
A relieved looking Olenev Stepanovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld FN 43
Date: Jun 15, 2023

#R1#
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chandler is able to avoid easily.
Hayden takes one to the side of the head.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
We've been hearing reports that Hayden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Hayden throws out a leg kick but Chandler moves out of range and Hayden only half commits.
A shot to the body from Hayden misses
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Hayden throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Hayden throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a jab to the body
and Hayden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hayden walks into a straight right hand from Chandler.
Hayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler throws a jab when Hayden was well out of range.
Hayden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Chandler.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayden.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Hayden's belly button to the back.
Hayden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler throws a hook but Hayden avoids it easily.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hayden lands a right hook to the body.
Hayden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
enabling Hayden to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayden connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Chandler throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Hayden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hayden thinking.
Hayden misses with a kick to the body
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayden.
Hayden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chandler is out of range and Hayden settles back down.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hayden moves away from the strike by Chandler.
A big left from Chandler misses. #T4#
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hayden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chandler really felt that one!
Hayden misses with a body punch
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayden doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Hayden knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler moves out of range as Hayden throws a body kick.
Hayden looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hayden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayden throws the kick towards the body but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Hayden knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Hayden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayden should have avoided that one. #T1#
Hayden throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Hayden throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
Chandler slips a straight right by Hayden.
Hayden is looking to wear down Chandler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hayden takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a nice leg kick.
Hayden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Chandler blocks a leg kick.
Chandler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hayden tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Hayden was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chandler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Hayden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Hayden misses the target.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hayden takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Hayden moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Hayden moved out of range.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Chandler blocks the leg kick.
Hayden slips a straight right by Chandler.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chandler just manages to avoid it.
Hayden misses with a leg kick
and Chandler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hayden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hayden to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Hayden scores with a nice right hand.
Hayden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler blocks a head kick by Hayden.
Chandler throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
Hayden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.
Hayden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey 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 throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Chandler misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Chandler throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Hayden's head back.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Hayden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hayden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Chandler lands a really nice looking cross but Hayden seems unphased.
Hayden throws a series of strikes that have Chandler backpedaling.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayden slips a straight right by Chandler.
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayden.
Hayden attempts a counter takedown but Chandler avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
As Chandler tries to get set, Hayden tries to push him back and clinch up but Chandler manages to avoid the attempt.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayden.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chandler lunges at Hayden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hayden's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Clay Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Hayden scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hayden stuns Chandler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Hayden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Hayden misses with a low kick.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayden tried to score with a low kick but Chandler checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Chandler misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Hayden shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
A quick step to the side and Hayden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Hayden.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hayden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chandler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chandler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Hayden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Hayden's head back.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Chandler.
Well Chandler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
After winning the bout, Joey Chandler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 41
Date: May 11, 2023

#R1#
Vartanein slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
A left lands for Chandler.
Vartanein works Chandler's body with a nice hook.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Vartanein saw that one coming.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartanein moves away.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vartanein's guard.
Vartanein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chandler trying to strike off his back.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Vartanein tries to pass.
Vartanein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Vartanein is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chandler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chandler pulls Vartanein in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Vartanein trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chandler is on top in guard. #REVB#
Chandler wants to control from the top but Vartanein keeps moving.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vartanein is controlling Chandler's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartanein 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.
Chandler cracks Vartanein with a solid left hand.
Chandler distracts Vartanein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vartanein is pulling down on Chandler's head to control his posture.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler won't allow Vartanein to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#ES#
Vartanein pushes Chandler off and gets back to his feet.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chandler at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vartanein momentarily. #CL2#
Chandler clinches with his opponent.
Chandler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch but Vartanein keeps him there for the moment.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Vartanein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chandler has Vartanein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vartanein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Vartanein prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Vartanein manages to break the clinch.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vartanein slips under a jab.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Vartanein connects with a single shot there.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown but Vartanein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chandler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vartanein's guard.

Vartanein has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chandler is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vartanein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Vartanein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vartanein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vartanein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Vartanein coming out on top.
Vartanein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein moves away from the strike by Chandler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein 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 throws the left hand but Vartanein avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Vartanein. #TD2#
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vartanein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Vartanein explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Chandler works Vartanein's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Vartanein sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Vartanein defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vartanein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vartanein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chandler misses with a hook
and Vartanein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vartanein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Vartanein's corner calls for a 1-2. Vartanein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vartanein on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartanein is just out of range.
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vartanein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chandler in his tracks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Vartanein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vartanein continues to drive forward.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vartanein quickly recovers to half guard.
Vartanein is trying to control but can't.
Vartanein gets full guard.
Chandler postures up.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in to control the position.
Vartanein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in to control the position.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vartanein is keeping the position for now.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler won't allow Vartanein to sweep him here. #T3#
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Vartanein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartanein has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler pushes down on Vartanein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vartanein wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vartanein is holding on to half guard well.
Chandler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vartanein is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in close to his closed guard and prevents Chandler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartanein wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartanein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chandler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vartanein's guard. #REVB#
Vartanein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartanein works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Vartanein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chandler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler scores with a nice strike.
Vartanein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein connects with a crisp jab.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vartanein as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Chandler with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Vartanein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily. #T1#
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vartanein as he avoids it easily.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vartanein's guard.

Vartanein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chandler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Chandler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vartanein defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Vartanein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vartanein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vartanein throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Vartanein gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
It looked like Vartanein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Chandler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Vartanein bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice defenses there by Vartanein.
Vartanein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vartanein throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Vartanein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab from Chandler.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Vartanein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vartanein connects with a body shot.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler thuds a left hand into Vartanein's body.
Vartanein sizes up Chandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Vartanein counters with a right hand to the body.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vartanein quickly recovers to half guard.
Vartanein controlling the position for now.
Vartanein tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.#T3#
Vartanein is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vartanein is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chandler throwing shots but Vartanein is blocking nicely.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Vartanein's head.
Chandler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vartanein trying to control from the bottom.
Vartanein is looking to escape.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Vartanein is defending well.
Nice strikes from Chandler there.
Vartanein trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vartanein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vartanein has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but Vartanein is defending well.
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vartanein is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Chandler wants to work for an arm triangle but Vartanein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vartanein looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vartanein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romega Vartanein!
Romega Vartanein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld FN 39
Date: Apr 13, 2023

#R1#
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneeland.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it. #CL#
Kneeland has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Chandler.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kneeland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chandler is working for takedown but Kneeland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kneeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeland slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kneeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kneeland for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chandler up against the cage.
Kneeland seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Skillz Kneeland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Kneeland does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kneeland napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Kneeland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chandler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kneeland is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
Chandler trying to control the action but Kneeland is working from the bottom.
Kneeland takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chandler tries to score with some ground and pound. Kneeland controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kneeland dodges the ground and pound from Chandler.
Kneeland struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Chandler.
Kneeland wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chandler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kneeland is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Kneeland is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kneeland is trying to buck Chandler off.
Kneeland takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kneeland takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chandler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chandler working Kneeland over with strikes.
Kneeland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chandler.
Kneeland is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kneeland's head.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler trying to control but Kneeland is working from the bottom.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Kneeland is keeping the position.
Kneeland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Kneeland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Kneeland!#REVR#
Chandler wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kneeland is now in half guard.
Chandler manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Kneeland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kneeland manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kneeland's head.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kneeland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Kneeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Kneeland slips a straight right by Chandler.
Kneeland ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Kneeland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneeland.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard.

Kneeland scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Kneeland is out of range.
Kneeland throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Kneeland wants to clinch.
Kneeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kneeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kneeland throws a big shot that misses.
Kneeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneeland.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Kneeland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kneeland continues to drive forward.
Skillz Kneeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Kneeland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Kneeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kneeland slips under a jab from Chandler.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Kneeland counters by clinching up. #T2#
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeland lands a shot to the body.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler can't get the takedown.
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here.
Chandler wants to take the fight to the mat but Kneeland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kneeland.
Kneeland stalling against the cage.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeland blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Kneeland is pressed up against the cage. Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kneeland down to the mat. Kneeland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Kneeland clinches up with Chandler and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kneeland's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chandler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kneeland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chandler being controlled against the cage.
Kneeland looking to throw knees to the head but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Kneeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Kneeland lands a nice elbow.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Chandler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kneeland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneeland lands a knee to the head.
Chandler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Chandler wants the takedown. Kneeland is fighting it off but Chandler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kneeland's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeland wants to stand and escape but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Kneeland blocks nicely.
Kneeland pulls Chandler in to control the position.
Kneeland keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Kneeland is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chandler dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneeland is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skillz Kneeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Kneeland's head.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Kneeland shows good takedown defense.
Chandler connects with a nice looking jab.
Kneeland lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Skillz Kneeland is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kneeland has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
Chandler tries a body shot but Kneeland blocks it.
Chandler wants to take the fight to the mat but Kneeland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Chandler.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kneeland's elbow.
Kneeland is pressed up against the cage. Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kneeland down to the mat. Kneeland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skillz Kneeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Kneeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Kneeland.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kneeland defends it well.
Kneeland defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Kneeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Kneeland's shoulder, as Kneeland tries to avoid the shot.
Kneeland feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kneeland slips a straight right by Chandler.#T1#
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Kneeland's shoulder, as Kneeland tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kneeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kneeland defends it well.
Kneeland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kneeland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneeland.
Kneeland avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Kneeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeland blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Kneeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeland stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Chandler lands a left hand.
Kneeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chandlers head. #CUT#That has opened up Joey Chandler's cut even more.#TD2#
Chandler lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler prevents Kneeland from getting back to his feet.
Chandler trying to control but Kneeland is working from the bottom.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kneeland has his hands on Chandler's head, controlling the position.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Kneeland is keeping the position.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler forces his way into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Kneeland is staying active underneath Chandler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chandler throws a strike but Kneeland avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kneeland looking to control.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kneeland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kneeland is retaining full guard.
Chandler stands up over Kneeland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Kneeland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kneeland has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kneeland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chandler is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kneeland scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Chandler with a hook.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Kneeland lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Kneeland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chandler was covering up waiting for the punch and Kneeland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kneeland 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 looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kneeland puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Skillz Kneeland!
After the big win, Skillz Kneeland made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Waste of Money Nutrition lol and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Nfld live 27
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev lands with a hook. Chandler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Chandler.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Kruschev leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range. #T1#
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Chandler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruschev swivels and escapes.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chandler throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Chandler misses. #TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kruschev sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Kruschev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chandler stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet.
Chandler moves nicely into side control.
The ground and pound from Chandler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chandler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kruschev is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kruschev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler working the ground and pound.
Kruschev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kruschev struggling a bit here.
Kruschev is not content to let Chandler control the position. #T3#
Kruschev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Chandler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kruschev wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well.
Kruschev is looking to escape.
Kruschev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler is looking to pass into half guard but Kruschev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kruschev is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Kruschev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chandler working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Kruschev stands up from Chandler's guard - Kruschev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev 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#
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev pushes Chandler away with a front kick.
Kruschev throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chandler feints the counter takedown.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kruschev tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Chandler counters with a takedown into side control.
Chandler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Kruschev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler throws a strike aimed at the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev avoids it well.
Chandler is working Kruschev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler working the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Kruschev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chandler working the strikes but Kruschev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kruschev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Kruschev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SU#
Kruschev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2#
Chandler walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruschev as he jumps to the side.
Kruschev leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev. #T3#
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a jab.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chandler on the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
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!
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Chandler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chandler ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Kruschev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Kruschev punishes Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chandler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Chandler's leg. Chandler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Chandler takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
Chandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Kruschev lunges at Chandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chandler's hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Kruschev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruschev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev sizes up Chandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chandler misses with a right hand
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Chandler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev throws out a powerful jab.
Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruschev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chandler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruschev catches Chandler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruschev's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chandler. Chandler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Kruschev sprawls well.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Chandler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chandler throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruschev is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Kruschev circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chandler in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A pretty intense looking Wally Kruschev took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Nfld live 25
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Zwirn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zwirn as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Zwirn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zwirn defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Zwirn.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Zwirn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Zwirn. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Zwirn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zwirn's head backwards.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zwirn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler slips under a jab from Zwirn.#T1#
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Zwirn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zwirn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chandler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frederick Zwirn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Zwirn's head but Zwirn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Zwirn misses the target.#TD2#
Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zwirn on his heels. He'll look to pass Zwirn's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Zwirn has wrist control.
Zwirn working a defensive guard here.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zwirn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zwirn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Chandler trying to control but Zwirn is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Zwirn has wrist control.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zwirn keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Zwirn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler with a poor takedown #CL#
and Zwirn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zwirn. #BC#
Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zwirn quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zwirn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler. #T3#
Zwirn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Zwirn dodges it nicely.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zwirn has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chandler trying to control from half guard but Zwirn is working away.
Chandler wants to pass to mount but Zwirn is defending the position.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Zwirn's head.
Chandler 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 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zwirn's head.
Nice strikes from Chandler there.
Chandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zwirn's head. #T4#
Chandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zwirn's head.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Zwirn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zwirn defending well though.
Zwirn taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Chandler 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler 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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zwirn is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Zwirn circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but Zwirn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zwirn is looking to counter the offense by Chandler and move into the clinch.
Chandler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zwirn's waist but Zwirn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chandler off to one side.
Zwirn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Frederick Zwirn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Zwirn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler stalling.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zwirn defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler lands with a punch from half guard.
Zwirn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chandler on the ground.
Zwirn has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Chandler 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 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zwirn defending well though.
Chandler working Zwirn over with strikes.
Chandler winds up and cracks Zwirn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zwirn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler with the ground and pound but Zwirn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Zwirn blocks nicely.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chandler passes Zwirn's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Chandler winds up and cracks Zwirn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zwirn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chandler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zwirn!
Chandler raining down shots from the mount!
Chandler working Zwirn over with strikes here.
Chandler with the ground and pound from mount.
Zwirn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zwirn tries to get out of the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler breaks from Zwirn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Chandler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Chandler controlling the pace for now.
Chandler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chandler misses with a head shot.
Chandler lands a nice shot to the head.
Chandler dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Zwirn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chandler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chandler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zwirn?
Chandler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zwirn is in a horrible position here. Chandler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Zwirn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chandler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Chandler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zwirn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chandler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zwirn is looking to escape.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chandler dominating with strikes here.
Chandler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chandler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chandler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chandler misses with a jab to the body
and Zwirn counters with a left to the body.
Chandler takes a swing at Zwirn's ribcage but misses.
Zwirn is looking to counter punch.
Zwirn defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Zwirn counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
and Zwirn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chandler.
Zwirn misses with a hook.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zwirn fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zwirn staying out of range there.
Zwirn jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Zwirn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chandler lands a couple of elbows.
Chandler works over Zwirn with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler is working Zwirn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chandler cracks Zwirn with a solid left hand.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zwirn keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zwirn leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frederick Zwirn is winning the standup battle so far.
Zwirn throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zwirn misses with a looping left.
Zwirn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Frederick Zwirn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.#T4#
Zwirn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Zwirn moves away and avoids it.
Zwirn throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but Zwirn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zwirn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chandler is chipping away with strikes.
Chandler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chandler wants to control but Zwirn is keeping him busy.
Frederick Zwirn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zwirn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chandler 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
Our winner, Joey Chandler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 24
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Chan tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
Chandler is looking for a counter combo.
Chan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chan closes the distance and clinches up with Chandler, looking for a takedown. Chan pushes Chandler against the cage but Chandler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chan looks to clinch
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chandler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Chan's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chan's hands.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Chandler - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice shot by Chandler.
Chandler throws a one two combo.
Chan throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chandler.
Chandler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chandler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Chandler digs a good hook to Chan's body.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body. Chan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chandler misses with the combination.
Chan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
It looks like Chandler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chandler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chan throws a head kick that misses
and Chandler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chandler connects with a body shot.
Chandler jabs Chan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chandler scores with a three punch combo!
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Chan.
Chan wants to clinch.#T3#
Chandler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chandler.
Chandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chandler.
Chan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chandler takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses.
Chandler swinging wildly here. #T4#
Chandler clobbers Chan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chandler counters with a left and a right that stings Chan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chan.
Joey Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Chan.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chan wants to clinch
and Chandler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chan is looking to land body kicks.
Chan throws a right hand that misses
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chan's hands.
Chan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler lunges at Chan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chan's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
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 lands the left hand.
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.
Chan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chandler jabs at Chan's body.
Chan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Chandler.
Chan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chandler scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackie Chan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chandler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chan fails with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Chandler lands a nice hook to Chan's body. Chan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler scores with a jab. Chan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chandler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chan misses with a takedown
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chandler has got the better of the exchanges.
Chan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chandler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Chan.
Chandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Chandler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chandler punishes Chan's body with a nice straight punch.
Chandler is looking to wear down Chan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Chan misses
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Chandler jabs Chan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chan tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chan drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Chandler.#T3#
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan fails with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a three punch combo that has Chan backing up. Chan nods at Chandler to acknowledge the strikes.
Joey Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Chan.
Chandler with a jab.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler feints a jab promting Chan to slip. Chandler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good shot there by Chandler.
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. #T4#
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler tests Chan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Chan throws a body kick that misses
and Chandler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chan moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Chandler.
Chandler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Chan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chan misses with a double jab
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chandler cracks Chan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler lands with a straight right. Chan didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Chan tries to clinch up.
Chandler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Chan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler cracks Chan with a good jab.
Chan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chandler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chan.
Chan walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
Chan swinging wildly here.
Chan throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Chan wants to clinch but Chandler slips to the side
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Chan wants to clinch but Chandler slips to the side
and Chandler counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.
Chandler dodges the punch combination from Chan.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler tests Chan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler lands with a nice combination. Chan backs away looking to recover.
Jackie Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Chan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler with a hook.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick
and Chandler counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler tests Chan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Chan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
Chan doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chandler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chandler throws a combination. Chan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joey Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt
and Chandler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joey Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Chan.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Chandler throws a right and a left that Chan avoids nicely.
Chan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Chandler does it's job there.
Chan misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
Our winner, Joey Chandler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 22
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Coloradas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coloradas feints and then cracks Chandler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chandler down. #TD#
Chandler shoots in and bounces Coloradas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Coloradas blocks nicely.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler trying to control but Coloradas is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Chandler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coloradas's head.
Coloradas seems keen to control Chandler's posture.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Chandler being controlled here momentarily.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coloradas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coloradas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coloradas's head.
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Coloradas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Coloradas stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Chandler 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.#T2#
Coloradas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Coloradas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coloradas's guard. #REVR#
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coloradas pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
Coloradas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Coloradas wants to stand but Chandler has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Chandler trying to keep a closed guard but Coloradas is proving a slippery customer.
Coloradas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position.
Coloradas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chandler's guard.
Chandler trying to keep a closed guard but Coloradas is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Coloradas wants to stand but Chandler has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coloradas stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Coloradas 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coloradas as he jumps to the side.
Coloradas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coloradas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coloradas works the jab nicely.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coloradas avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Coloradas slips a jab from Chandler.
Coloradas misses with a few strikes there.
Mangas Coloradas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coloradas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chandler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chandler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Coloradas avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mangas Coloradas will probably get the nod.
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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chandler. #CL2#
Coloradas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coloradas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chandler tries to circle away but Coloradas has him pinned against the cage.
Coloradas taking a breather.
Coloradas stalling in the clinch but Chandler improves position.
Coloradas prevents Chandler from breaking the clinch.
Chandler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coloradas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coloradas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coloradas feints and then cracks Chandler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chandler down.
Chandler works Coloradas's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Coloradas connects with an inside leg kick.
Coloradas misses with a low kick.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Coloradas throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Coloradas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Coloradas avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coloradas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chandler.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Coloradas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Coloradas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Coloradas - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chandler misses with a hook.#T2#
Chandler takes a swing at Coloradas's ribcage but misses.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Mangas Coloradas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coloradas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coloradas defends it nicely.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Coloradas keeps Chandler at a distance using the push kick.
Coloradas throws a head kick that Chandler semi-blocks.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coloradas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coloradas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Coloradas misses.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Coloradas is just out of range.
Chandler swings for the body but Coloradas moves out of range.
Coloradas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coloradas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler. #TD#
Chandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Coloradas is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Coloradas is looking for a sweep.
Chandler wants to control but Coloradas is keeping him busy.
Chandler in side control, throwing shots but Coloradas defends.
Coloradas wants to control but Chandler postures up.
Coloradas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chandler working away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coloradas struggling a bit here.
Chandler throws an elbow but Coloradas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Coloradas is looking for a sweep.
Coloradas is not content to let Chandler control the position.
The strikes coming from Chandler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chandler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Coloradas is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Chandler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mangas Coloradas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coloradas.
Chandler is looking to wear down Coloradas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Chandler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coloradas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coloradas wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coloradas is keeping the position for now.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Coloradas keeps moving.
Coloradas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler throws a strike but Coloradas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Coloradas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chandler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Coloradas stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.#T1#
Chandler controls Coloradas momentarily but Coloradas frees himself.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler trying to keep a closed guard but Coloradas is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Coloradas wanted to stand there but Chandler had control of the position.
Coloradas stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chandler pulls Coloradas in to control the position.
Coloradas won't allow Chandler to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Coloradas.
Chandler cracks Coloradas with a good jab.
Coloradas tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coloradas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
A good leg kick by Coloradas.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coloradas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chandler takes a step back to recover.
Chandler fails to land the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coloradas.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Coloradas coming out on top.#T3#
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coloradas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coloradas misses the shot to the body.
Chandler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chandler shoots in but no luck this time.
Coloradas scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one.
Coloradas scores with a spinning back kick!
Coloradas throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coloradas. That's going to slow Chandler down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coloradas.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coloradas counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Chandler misses with a shot to the body
and Coloradas counters with an outside leg kick.
Coloradas lands a nice shot to the body.
Coloradas staying out of range there.
Coloradas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coloradas lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily.#T4#
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coloradas defends it nicely.
Coloradas throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Coloradas clinches up against the cage.
Mangas Coloradas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coloradas lands an uppercut.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coloradas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coloradas prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Coloradas works on Chandler's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mangas Coloradas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coloradas 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mangas Coloradas!
After winning the bout, Mangas Coloradas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 32
Date: Jan 12, 2023

#R1#
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Day.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Day with an uppercut!
Day misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Day gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler cracks Day with a solid left hand.
Day working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Day's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Day is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Day's head.
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Day keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Day is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chandler stands up over Day, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Day working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Chandler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chandler works over Day with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Day's head.
Chandler trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler pushes down on Day's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Day has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Day is rocked!
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.
Oh Day is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Day! More strikes land and this one is all over! Chandler jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Chandler!
A relieved looking Joey Chandler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld FN 31
Date: Dec 22, 2022

#R1#
Gallahad ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Gallahad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chandler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallahad.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallahad manages to avoid it.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler stuns Gallahad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gallahad at a distance.
Chandler misses with a two punch combination.
Gallahad misses with a takedown
letting Chandler counter with a right hand. #T1#
Jab, jab by Chandler - just one landing.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler lands a jab.
Chandler swings for the body but Gallahad moves out of range.
Gallahad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chandler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gallahads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chandler catches Gallahad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab from Chandler.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallahad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gallahad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Gallahad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallahad moves away.
Chandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gallahad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Chandler misses #TD2#
and Gallahad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler managing to control the position.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Gallahad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Gallahad has gone for a leg lock! Chandler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gallahad's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Gallahad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Gallahad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chandler controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gallahad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Chandler lands a couple of elbows.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Gallahad keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Gallahad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler 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.
Gallahad keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gallahad's head.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Gallahad keeps moving.
Chandler lands a couple of elbows.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Gallahad 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.
Gallahad controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gallahad dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gallahad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chandler isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Gallahad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gallahad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Chandler regains half guard.
Gallahad is pressing down on Chandler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chandler is holding on for now.
Chandler trying to hold on to Gallahad's head to control him but Gallahad postures up.
Auric Gallahad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Gallahad is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gallahad seems to be working for a kimura but Chandler defends the submission attempt.
Chandler won't allow Gallahad to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gallahad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gallahad is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
Chandler is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Gallahad is working for a submission of some sort.
Gallahad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chandler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Gallahad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chandler is not content to let Gallahad control the position.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallahad can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gallahad wants to work for an arm triangle but Chandler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Gallahad is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Gallahad shoots and misses
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gallahad on the side of the head.
Chandler thuds a left hand into Gallahad's body.
Gallahad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chandler counters with a right hand to the body.
Joey Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
Chandler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chandler scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Gallahad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gallahad goes for a double leg but Chandler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chandler continues to drive forward.
Gallahad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chandler defends it nicely.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gallahad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Gallahad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chandler scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that second round.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gallahad walks into a left hand.
Chandler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gallahad back to the cage. Chandler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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.
Chandler lands a jab to Gallahad's midsection.
Chandler punishes Gallahad's body with a nice straight punch.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Gallahad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chandler's waist but Chandler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gallahad off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Gallahad. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallahad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Gallahad shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Joey Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallahad is just out of range.
Chandler throws a body punch but Gallahad moves out of range.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gallahad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Gallahad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chandler defends it well.
Gallahad misses with a takedown
and Chandler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler with a hook.
Gallahad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chandler slaps away a takedown attempt from Gallahad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Chandler misses the target.
Gallahad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Gallahad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gallahad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
Gallahad trying to control the position but Chandler is working away. #SUB2#
Gallahad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chandler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chandler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Gallahad sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallahad. #SUB2#
Gallahad seems to be looking for submissions.
Gallahad is thwarting Chandler's attempts to control the position.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Auric Gallahad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gallahad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
Our winner, Joey Chandler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld 27
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Nagibatel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Chandler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagibatel's half guard.
Nagibatel tries to kick Chandler off in order to stand up. Chandler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
An elbow from Chandler crashes against the mat.
Nagibatel taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler throws a strike aimed at the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel avoids it well.
Chandler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nagibatel is avoiding damage well.
Nagibatel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chandler trying to control the position but Nagibatel is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nagibatel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Chandler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nagibatel wants to get back to his feet but Chandler drags him back down.
Nagibatel defending against the ground and pound.
Chandler prevents Nagibatel from escaping the position.
An elbow from Chandler crashes against the mat.
Chandler trying to control the action but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Chandler crashes against the mat.
Nagibatel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chandler connects with a decent elbow.
Nagibatel taking a bit of punishment here - Chandler scoring with strikes. #T2#
Chandler landing strikes.
Chandler is trying to ground and pound but Nagibatel uses the momentary lack of control by Chandler to regain half guard.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chandler throwing shots but Nagibatel is blocking nicely.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Nagibatel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chandler is on him like a limpet, forcing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagibatel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nagibatel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagibatel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.#T3#
Nagibatel swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagibatel tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagibatel.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagibatel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nagibatel to counter with a crisp jab. #T4##TD2#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chandler prevents Nagibatel from standing back up.
Chandler throwing shots but Nagibatel is blocking nicely.
Chandler prevents Nagibatel from standing back up.
Nagibatel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nagibatel is trying to stand back up but Chandler is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Chandler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
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#
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler connects with a nice looking jab.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.
Chandler defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chandler tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Nagibatel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chandler wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Nagibatel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel lands a left hand.
Nagibatel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Nagibatel.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
Nagibatel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nagibatel. #T2#
A short left from Nagibatel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Nagibatel's ribcage. Nagibatel let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Nagibatel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Nagibatel as Chandler shoots in.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick. Chandler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chandler lands a jab to Nagibatel's midsection.
Chandler tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.#T3#
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Chandler semi-blocks.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler lands a jab.
Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chandler fails with the takedown.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chandler wants to clinch
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler fails to land the takedown.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Nagibatel. #T4#
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagibatel lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nagibatel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chandler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chandler laying and praying for a moment but Nagibatel takes advantage and regains half guard.
Chandler trying to control the action but Nagibatel is working from the bottom. #ES#
Nagibatel has one foot on Chandler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagibatel misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagibatel misses with a double jab.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Nagibatel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chandler on the side of the head. #TD2#
Nagibatel tries to sprawl but Chandler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Nagibatel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler is keen to just control but Nagibatel is a slippery customer.
Chandler throwing shots but Nagibatel is blocking nicely.
Chandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagibatel's head.
Nagibatel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler controlling the action here.
Nagibatel pushes Chandler off looking to stand but Chandler dives back in and keeps control.
Nagibatel is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Chandler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nagibatel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chandler slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagibatel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Chandler semi-blocks.
Chandler moves in looking to clinch but Nagibatel pushes him off.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nagibatel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler misses with a wild combination.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagibatel tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagibatel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagibatel thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nagibatel did well to prevent Chandler getting side control.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chandler with the ground and pound but Nagibatel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Chandler won't allow Nagibatel to get back to his feet.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler stands up over Nagibatel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Chandler stops Nagibatel from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chandler scores with a one two! Nagibatel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel lands a head kick. Chandler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chandler's head backwards.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Nagibatel's defenses.
Chandler misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Chandler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler shoots in but Nagibatel avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
After winning the bout, Joey Chandler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 25
Date: Oct 27, 2022

#R1#
Rambo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Rambo with an uppercut!
Rambo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rambo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chandler is out of range and Rambo settles back down.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rambo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jon Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a shot to the body.
Rambo misses with a jab to the body
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rambo tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Chandler throws a one two combo.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Chandler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Chandler does it's job there.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Rambo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chandler pinned against the cage. Chandler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rambo has time to react.#T2#
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rambo looks to clinch
and Rambo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler digs a good hook to Rambo's body.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rambo doesn't seem bothered though.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rambo at a distance.
Rambo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rambo fails with the takedown
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Rambo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rambo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
Rambo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rambo somewhat.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Rambo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Rambo's defenses.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambo. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Rambo on that attempt. #TD#
Rambo shoots in and bounces Chandler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. #REVB#
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Rambo's hands, connecting with Rambo's forehead.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler working over Rambo with some ground and pound. Rambo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rambo has time to react.#CL#
Rambo clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler. #BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rambo tries to land a leg kick but Chandler saw it coming and moves away.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rambo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rambo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Rambo has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Rambo's head back.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head.
Rambo darts in looking for a takedown but Chandler gets double underhooks and turns Rambo into the cage.
Chandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Rambo backwards. #BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo misses the shot to the body.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo throws a leg kick
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler jabs Rambo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
A jab from Chandler does it's job there.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rambo's head.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rambo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Chandler - just one landing.
Rambo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rambo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rambo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chandler thuds a left hand into Rambo's body.
Rambo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rambo.
Jab from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a body shot.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler cracks Rambo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler clobbers Rambo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad. #T4#
Chandler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Rambo's belly button to the back.
Rambo wants to clinch
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Chandler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rambo takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Rambo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rambo wants to pass to mount but Chandler is defending the position.
Chandler trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chandler trying to control the position.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Rambo working away.
Chandler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chandler is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rambo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Chandler punching from the bottom - just letting Rambo know he's still in a fight.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chandler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chandler is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now.
Well, if Chandler 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. #T3#
Chandler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chandler with the ground and pound but Rambo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVR#
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.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Rambo 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.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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 Jon Rambo.
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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
Joey Chandler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 11
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chandler. #TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coloradas to the mat! Coloradas manages to get full guard.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coloradas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Coloradas.#ES#
Coloradas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Coloradas scores with a shoulder strike.
Chandler takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Coloradas effectively controlling the action here.
Coloradas gets underhooks to prevent Chandler's takedown attempt.
Coloradas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
Chandler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coloradas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mangas Coloradas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.#T1#
Coloradas tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Coloradas back against the cage.
Coloradas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coloradas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chandler blocks it with crossed arms.
Coloradas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coloradas lands an uppercut.
Coloradas prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coloradas has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler tries to break free but Coloradas pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coloradas lands a knee to the body.
Coloradas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chandler up against the cage.
Chandler letting Coloradas take a breather here.
Coloradas gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Chandler goes for a takedown attempt but Coloradas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Coloradas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler. #T2#
Chandler swings for the body but Coloradas moves out of range.
Coloradas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coloradas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Coloradas counters with a nice uppercut.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Coloradas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chandler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coloradas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coloradas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coloradas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coloradas controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coloradas holds on and takes a little breather.
Coloradas continues to stall.
Coloradas is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Coloradas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Coloradas!#REVR#
Chandler keeping full guard, as Coloradas tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coloradas controlling from the top position.
Coloradas wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Coloradas stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Chandler keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Coloradas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mangas Coloradas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but Coloradas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Coloradas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Chandler.
Coloradas takes one to the side of the head.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler cracks Coloradas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Coloradas sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Coloradas counters with a nice leg kick.
Mangas Coloradas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Coloradas cracks Chandler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Coloradas throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coloradas defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Chandler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coloradas wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Coloradas is out of range.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Coloradas walks into a left hand.
Chandler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coloradas throws an off balance right hand
and Chandler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Coloradas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coloradas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Coloradas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Coloradas's body. Coloradas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coloradas throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coloradas pinned against the cage. Coloradas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coloradas throws a push kick but Chandler slaps the foot to one side. #T3##TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coloradas sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is nestled in close to Coloradas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Coloradas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chandler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Coloradas keeping control of the position.
Chandler misses with a head shot. Coloradas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Coloradas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coloradas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coloradas keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Coloradas controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
Coloradas wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Chandler trying to control but Coloradas is working from the bottom.
Coloradas trying to keep a closed guard but Chandler is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coloradas at a distance.
Coloradas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Chandler connects with the punch.
Coloradas dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coloradas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Coloradas moved out of range.#T1#
Coloradas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coloradas misses with a hook.
Coloradas swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Mangas Coloradas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chandler.
Coloradas misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Coloradas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coloradas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chandler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coloradas rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Coloradas's guard.
Coloradas is looking to stand back up but Chandler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Coloradas.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Coloradas tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg. #T2#
Coloradas gets back to full guard.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Coloradas blocks nicely.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Coloradas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Coloradas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Coloradas from controlling successfully.
Chandler is looking to sweep but instead, Coloradas has passed into half guard. #T3#
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coloradas trying to control from half guard but Chandler is working away.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Coloradas stands up from half guard.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coloradas with a nice calf kick.
Chandler swinging wildly here.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coloradas counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.

Coloradas manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mangas Coloradas showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mangas Coloradas!
After winning the bout, Mangas Coloradas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 19
Date: Sep 08, 2022

#R1#
Tight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler leaves Tight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tight shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sleep Tight . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Tight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chandler but Chandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tight shoots in looking for a takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl out of it but Tight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chandler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler stuffs the takedown.
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.
Tight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tight shoots for a takedown but Chandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Tight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tight misses with a takedown
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Chandler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tight looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Tight fails with the takedown
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tight .
Chandler misses with the combination.
Tight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to avoid it but Tight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chandler to the ground. Chandler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tight tries for a takedown but Chandler circles away easily
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chandler!
Tight tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away. #T2#
Tight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chandler defends well and Tight ends up having to push Chandler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tight 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 throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Tight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chandler.
Chandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tight .#TD#
Tight turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Chandler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chandler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tight 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tight 's back!
Chandler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Chandler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tight doesn't escape.
Chandler scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tight is looking for a way out.
Chandler tries to get the hooks in deep but Tight pushed the leg off. #T3#
Chandler gets his hands free as Tight looks to control.
Chandler is landing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tight is really stuck here.
Chandler is punishing Tight with strikes - can he finish him?!
Tight trying to control the hands but Chandler won't let him.
Chandler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Tight !
Can Tight hold on?! Chandler is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Chandler is punishing Tight with strikes - can he finish him?!
Chandler is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chandler scores with punches to the body. #ROC2#Tight is rocked!
Chandler loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tight hold on?
Oh Tight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Chandler avoiding Tight 's attempts to control his hands.
Tight seems to have got his legs back now.
Tight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chandler on the ground.
Chandler scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tight is looking for a way out.
You can see the frustration on Tight 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #ES#
Chandler has his opponent's back but Tight is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Chandler.
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!
Tight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Sleep Tight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.
Tight misses with a takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Tight .
Tight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tight with a poor takedown
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Tight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chandler defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chandler digs a good hook to Tight 's body.
Chandler stuffs the takedown.
Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Tight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tight manages to avoid it.
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but Tight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tight shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tight with a body shot.
Sleep Tight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tight fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sleep Tight . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Tight misses with a takedown
and Chandler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler throws a hook but Tight avoids it easily.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Tight tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
A nice side step and Chandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tight tries for a takedown but Chandler circles away easily
and Tight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Tight with that takedown attempt.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Tight . Tight gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Chandler.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a nice body shot.
Tight is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it. #TD#
Tight drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tight 's guard. #REVB##T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chandler is in close to Tight 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chandler 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.
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Tight .
Chandler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Tight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler works over Tight with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Tight looking to control. #SUB#
Tight throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chandler escapes and throws Tight 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chandler landing strikes.
Chandler trying to control the position but Tight is working away.
Chandler scoring with punches and elbows.
Tight is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tight moves into full guard. #T4#
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Tight wants to control but Chandler passes easily into half guard.
Ground and pound from Chandler.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler passes into side control, despite Tight 's attempt to control the position.
Chandler landing strikes.
Chandler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Tight is looking for a sweep.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tight moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Tight . Tight gets slowly back to his feet.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tight is defended easily by Chandler.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sleep Tight . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight has his takedown stuffed
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tight thinking.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Tight looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.#T1#
Chandler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chandler leaves Tight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tight fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tight circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Tight is out of range. #CL#
Tight darts in and clinches Chandler up against the cage.
Tight 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chandler tries to work over Tight 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tight looking for a takedown.
Tight wants to take the fight to the mat but Chandler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Chandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chandler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chandler lands a nice uppercut.
Tight tries to score a body lock takedown but Chandler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chandler.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tight blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chandler.
A hook to the body from Chandler.
Chandler works on Tight 's body with a couple of short punches.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler gets through Tight 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler.
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Tight controls the action. #T3#
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Tight avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Tight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tight is trying to pull guard but Chandler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tight 's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Chandler.
Chandler works on Tight 's body with a couple of short punches.
Tight jumps guard but Chandler stands there with Tight around his waist. Tight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Chandler pushes Tight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Chandler.
Tight is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tight stalling in the clinch but Chandler improves position.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tight 's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tight prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Tight controls the action.
Tight tries to pull guard but Chandler holds him up against the cage and eventually Tight drops back down to his feet.
Tight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chandler walks away with a smile on his face. Tight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler with a hook.
Chandler swings for the body but Tight moves out of range.
Tight shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sleep Tight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler tests Tight 's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chandler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
A very excited looking Joey Chandler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld live 6
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chandler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Chandler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Barnes controlling Chandler's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Chandler tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chandler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice shot by Barnes.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes with a hook.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Chandler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chandler shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Adam Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Chandler shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.#T4#
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes scores with a one two! Chandler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Barnes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chandler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chandler under the eye.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Barnes misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Barnes drops Chandler with a beautiful combination! Chandler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barnes is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Chandler is rocked!
Barnes knocks out Chandler with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Barnes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Barnes picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Adam Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld live 5
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from Vartanein misses
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vartanein sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vartanein manages to get to full guard.
Vartanein trying to control the position here.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Vartanein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vartanein managing to control the position.
Vartanein has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chandler postures up in Vartanein's guard and throws a big left but Vartanein blocks it. #T1#
Vartanein is pulling down on Chandler's head. It's preventing any offense from Chandler, at least for the moment.
Chandler postures up and lands a big shot to Vartanein's brow.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vartanein is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Vartanein 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vartanein looking for a sweep. Not yet Vartanein, not yet.
Vartanein 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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vartanein is adopting a defensive guard.#ES#
Vartanein has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chandler is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Vartanein can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action. #BC#
Vartanein breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chandler dives in and grabs Vartanein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vartanein pushes down on Chandler's head and hops out.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chandler at a distance.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Vartanein counters with a left to the body.
Vartanein scores with a nice head shot.
Vartanein with a nice cross.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vartanein counters with a thumping low kick.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Chandler misses the jab.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vartanein throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Chandler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vartanein!
Vartanein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chandler is nestled in close to Vartanein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vartanein tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanein wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vartanein tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Vartanein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vartanein.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vartanein is on top in guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler trying to control the position.
Vartanein stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vartanein controlling from the top position.
Chandler is trying to keep Vartanein in close.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Vartanein tries to pass.
Vartanein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vartanein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vartanein trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chandler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
That's time! Vartanein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vartanein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vartanein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chandler. Chandler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the head.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vartanein defends it well.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Vartanein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Vartanein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chandler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartanein misses with a looping left.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Vartanein lands.
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vartanein scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Romega Vartanein is winning the standup battle so far.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vartanein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vartanein misses with a head kick.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vartanein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vartanein is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Vartanein circles away and we're back to standing.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vartanein sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Vartanein manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chandler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vartanein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Chandler.
A right handed body shot lands from Vartanein.
Vartanein digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vartanein blocking some punches. #T4#
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Vartanein on the inside.
Vartanein lands a shoulder strike.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vartaneins head.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Vartanein blocking some punches.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vartanein on his heels. He'll look to pass Vartanein's guard now, I'm sure.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
Vartanein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chandler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vartanein throws a big elbow that misses.
Vartanein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romega Vartanein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vartanein trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanein throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
Vartanein advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein is trying to control. Chandler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Vartanein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vartanein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SU#
Vartanein escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vartanein throws an off balance right hand
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
Vartanein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chandlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Chandler lunges at Vartanein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vartanein's hand.
Vartanein with a jab.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Vartanein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein lands a nice looking body shot.
Vartanein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chandler momentarily.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Vartanein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chandler.
Vartanein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vartanein swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Vartanein avoids it with no problem.
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Chandler's belly button to the back.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Vartanein works Chandler's body with a nice hook.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
It looked like Vartanein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vartanein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chandler. Chandler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vartanein lands a jab to the nose.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein scores with the left hand. Chandler knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Chandler does it's job there.#T4#
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vartanein swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vartanein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartanein moves away.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chandler.
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Vartanein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the body from Vartanein misses #TD2#
and Chandler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Vartanein kicks Chandler off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vartanein, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romega Vartanein!
A very excited looking Romega Vartanein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld live 4
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects.
Manfield misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Manfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chandler is trying to defend but Manfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chandler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfield. #SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura but Chandler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manfield to get the leverage.
Chandler tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.
Manfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chandler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manfield is working away from the top position though.
Manfield 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 looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Manfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chandler keeping hold of Manfield's head, controlling as best he can.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Manfield sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chandler has hold of Manfield's hands but Manfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard but Manfield has passed into side control.
Manfield scoring with punches from side control.
Manfield in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom here.
Manfield trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chandler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Manfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chandler is looking to escape.
Chandler is looking to get to half guard.
Chandler keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Manfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chandler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chandler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Manfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chandler tries to hold on but Manfield pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler holds on to Manfield around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Manfield looking to control but Chandler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
That's time! Manfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chandler tries to clinch but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but Manfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield fails with the takedown.
Manfield walks into a straight right hand from Chandler.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Manfield saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chandler.
Manfield lands with a right hand.
Manfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manfield.
Chandler scores with a one two! Manfield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manfield looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.#T1#
Chandler misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Manfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chandler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Manfield presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chandler tries to reverse the position but Manfield maintains control.
Chandler wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chandler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Manfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T2#
Chandler can't escape the position.
Chandler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chandler is trying to escape the mount.
Chandler tries to hold on but Manfield postures up.
Manfield controlling his opponent. #T3#
Chandler tries to hold on but Manfield pushes him away.
Chandler gets back to half guard.
Chandler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Manfield throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Chandler is defending well.
Manfield is trying to control. Chandler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manfield content to control rather than advance.
Manfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Manfield misses with a head shot.
Chandler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Manfield is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Chandler as he works his way to full guard.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfield stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reni Manfield will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Manfield misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Chandler coming out on top.#CL2#
Chandler clinches up against the cage.
Manfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chandler is defending well.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Manfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chandler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Chandler.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Chandler scores with a shoulder strike.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield. #BC#
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Chandler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manfield backs up against the cage.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Manfield. Manfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Manfield sets himself, and Chandler steps forward looking for the clinch! Manfield avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Manfield misses.
Chandler throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manfield.
Chandler catches Manfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chandler lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Chandler.
Chandler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Manfield's head back.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Manfield's ribs.
Chandler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Chandler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Manfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chandler gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Chandler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Manfield is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chandler to the mat. Chandler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #T3#
Manfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manfield is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfield, not yet.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chandler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler trying to control but Manfield is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manfield is on top in guard. #REVR#
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manfield stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manfield 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
A relieved looking Reni Manfield thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld live 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Manfield misses with a looping right.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Chandler.
A quick step to the side and Manfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfield misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Chandler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chandler.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Manfield.
A right handed body shot lands from Chandler. #BC#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and pushes Manfield back into the cage.
Manfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Manfield.
The referee is keeping an eye on Manfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chandler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chandler as Manfield tries to tie him up.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Manfield can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chandler.
Chandler works on Manfield's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Chandler.
A short left from Chandler.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Manfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chandler.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike from Manfield.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2##BC#
Manfield breaks the clinch.
Manfield has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Chandler counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manfield looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler pushes Manfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfield lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Chandler.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Manfield wants to take the fight to the mat but Chandler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Manfield.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield. #BC#
Manfield manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Chandler moves into the clinch.
Manfield blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chandler.
A short left from Chandler.
Chandler lands a shot to the body.
Manfield digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Chandler lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Manfield is looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler stops a takedown attempt from Manfield. #TD#
Manfield tightens his grip and picks Chandler up, before dumping him to the ground. Chandler manages to land in guard.
Chandler pulls Manfield in close to his closed guard and prevents Manfield from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manfield's guard. #REVB#
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manfield is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Manfield.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Manfield counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler misses with a hook. Manfield ducked under it nicely.
Chandler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manfield throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Manfield is avoiding it. #CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Manfield manages to break the clinch.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manfield throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Chandler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chandler.
Joey Chandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Manfield breaks the clinch.
Reni Manfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Manfield is out of range.
Manfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Manfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield attempts a counter takedown but Chandler avoids it well and moves away.
Manfield throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Chandler misses. #CL2#
Chandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chandler.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Chandler.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
Manfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Manfield breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Chandler throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range. #TD#
Manfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chandler!
Manfield tries to score with some ground and pound. Chandler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manfield wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Manfield in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Manfield tries to score with some ground and pound. Chandler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler keeps Manfield under control for a moment.
Manfield working away.
Chandler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chandler controlling the action here.
Chandler working Manfield over with strikes.
Chandler trying to control from half guard but Manfield is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Chandler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Chandler pushes Manfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Manfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manfield blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Manfield's head but Manfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Manfield's head but Manfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Manfield knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Manfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manfield with a body shot.
Chandler misses with a hook
and Manfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Manfield avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
Manfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Manfield gets tackled into the cage by Chandler. Chandler maintains the clinch.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manfield.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Manfield tries to break the clinch but Chandler is controlling the position.
Manfield is trying to force a seperation but Chandler has the dominant position.
Manfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler gets underhooks to prevent Manfield's takedown attempt.
Manfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfield has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfield misses with an elbow strike.
Manfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler misses with a body punch. #BC#
Manfield manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Chandler.
I've got Chandler 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Nfld FN 7
Date: Jun 09, 2022

#R1#
Bridge misses with the body kick#TD#
and Chandler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Bridge is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chandler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chandler.
Bridge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chandler avoiding damage as Bridge throws knees to the body.
Bridge stops a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bridge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chandler has him pressed against the cage.
Bridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridge is looking to break free of the clinch but Chandler has double underhooks. #TD#
Chandler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bridge regains guard.

Bridge has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chandler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Chandler wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Chandler.
Bridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bridge has had enough of the clinch but Chandler keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Bridge working aggressively here.
A short right from Chandler.
Bridge scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Bridge is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chandler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bridge to the mat. Bridge regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bridge trying to keep a closed guard but Chandler is proving a slippery customer.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Bridge is keeping the position.
Bridge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chandler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bridge stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Bridge trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bridge preventing the sweep.
Chandler has Bridge pulled in close to control his posture.
Bridge won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Chandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bridge manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler postures up and lands a big shot to Bridge's brow.
Bridge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Bridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Bridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Chandler is in close to Bridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bridge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bridge is trying to control. Chandler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chandler controlling the position for now.
Bridge works his way into side control.
Chandler regains half guard.#T4#
Chandler is staying active underneath Bridge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bridge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chandler's head.
Bridge trying to control from half guard but Chandler is working away.
Bridge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chandler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is pressing down on Bridge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bridge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chandler controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joey Chandler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chandler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chandler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bridge is refusing to be controlled, as Chandler sits in half guard.
Bridge felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bridge is looking to improve his position.
Chandler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bridge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Bridge is looking to control Chandler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bridge avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bridge trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler 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.#T1#
Bridge is looking to improve his position.
Bridge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Chandler working over Bridge with some ground and pound. Bridge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chandler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler prevents Bridge from standing back up.
Bridge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bridge.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bridge's head.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bridge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bridge is looking for a triangle but Chandler pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chandler postures up in Bridge's guard and throws a big left but Bridge blocks it.
Chandler is in close to Bridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chandler postures up.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Bridge trying to control the position.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bridge can do to turn this around?
Chandler is in close to Bridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chandler lands a couple of elbows.
Chandler is in close to Bridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler is in close to Bridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bridge keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chandler trying to control but Bridge is working from the bottom.
Bridge is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bridge is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler trying to move into half guard but instead Bridge has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4#
Bridge won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Bridge is looking to stand up but Chandler won't let him.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bridge is one step ahead there.
Bridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridge wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Bridge.#TD#
Chandler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bridge's guard.
Bridge trying to keep a closed guard but Chandler is proving a slippery customer.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bridge's head.
Bridge 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.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Bridge blocks nicely.
Chandler trying to control but Bridge is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bridge pulls Chandler in to control the position.
Bridge keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Bridge blocks nicely.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES2#
Bridge has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chandler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bridge lands with a cross.
Chandler connects with a body shot.
Bridge fails to land with a series of punches.
Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Bridge is quick to defend against it.
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Bridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Bridge is quick to defend against it.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bridge dips to his left and cracks Chandler with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridge slips a jab from Chandler.
Chandler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bridge throws a leg kick that misses.
Bridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Bridge misses with a leg kick.
Sterling Bridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chandler's sensitive parts.
Chandler shoots in for a double leg but Bridge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bridge lands a glancing blow to the side of Chandler's head.
Bridge connects with a looping right hand.
Bridge throws a low kick, looking for Chandler's leg but Chandler calmly moves out of range.
Bridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Bridge misses with the combination. #T3#
Chandler slips a straight right by Bridge.
Bridge throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Chandler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bridge's guard.

Bridge kicks Chandler off and gets to his feet.
Bridge throws a leg kick #TD#
and Chandler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler controlling the pace.
Bridge is controlling Chandler's trapped leg to prevent Chandler from advancing to side control.
Chandler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chandler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Bridge is trying to control but can't.
Chandler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chandler uses his free foot to push down on Bridge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bridge.
Sterling Bridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bridge tries to hold on but Chandler postures up.
Chandler controlling from the full mount.
Bridge is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sterling Bridge.
I think Chandler 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joey Chandler!
Our winner, Joey Chandler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld 18
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Boyington throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boyington throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Chandler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boyington's guard.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Boyington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Chandler stays in close to Boyington's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boyington has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chandler avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Boyington has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyington is keeping the position for now.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyington's head.
Boyington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Boyington has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Boyington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boyington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Boyington has his feet on Chandler's thighs here. He's pushed Chandler off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chandler screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Boyington!
Justin Boyington thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 5
Date: May 26, 2022

#R1#
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ulatowski.
Ulatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chandler.
Ulatowski misses with a head kick.
Chandler throws a body punch but Ulatowski moves out of range.
Ulatowski misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ulatowski.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Chandler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ulatowski pinned against the cage. Ulatowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chandler swings for the body but Ulatowski moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Ulatowski looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Ulatowski misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Ulatowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ulatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ulatowski defends it well.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Ulatowski scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Ulatowski tenderised Chandler's leg. Chandler is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Ulatowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ulatowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ulatowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ulatowski throws out the jab.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Chandler feints and as Ulatowski raises his hands in defense, Chandler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulatowski's head.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chandler lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chandler postures up.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Ulatowski keeps moving. #T2#
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Chandler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
Ulatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulatowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krzysztof Ulatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulatowski avoids the body shot from Chandler.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ulatowski. That's going to slow Chandler down.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ulatowski throws a head kick that misses.
Ulatowski throws a right hand that Chandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Chandler also avoids with ease.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ulatowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ulatowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ulatowski lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ulatowski stuffs the takedown.
Krzysztof Ulatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ulatowski throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
Ulatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Ulatowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski lands a front kick.
Krzysztof Ulatowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice jab there from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski is looking to land body kicks.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Ulatowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Ulatowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ulatowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulatowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chandler takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in and bounces Ulatowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ulatowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Ulatowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ulatowski throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Ulatowski is just out of range.
Ulatowski throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown. Ulatowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Ulatowski wants to get back to his feet but Chandler passes into half guard. #REVR#
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chandler prevents Ulatowski from improving his position.
Chandler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ulatowski wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler lands strikes from half guard.
Ulatowski is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chandler is nestled in close to Ulatowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Ulatowski wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Ulatowski's head.
Ulatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chandler is nestled in close to Ulatowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ulatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Chandler sits in half guard.
Chandler working Ulatowski over with strikes.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Chandler wants to take a breather but Ulatowski is having none of it.
Chandler lands with a punch from half guard.
Ulatowski is holding on to half guard well.
Ulatowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ulatowski tries to get out of the position.
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Ulatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chandler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chandler winds up and cracks Ulatowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chandler lands with a punch from half guard.
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Ulatowski's hands, connecting with Ulatowski's forehead.
Chandler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ulatowski taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Chandler.
Ulatowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chandler on the ground.
Chandler 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 trying to control the action but Ulatowski is working from the bottom.
Chandler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ulatowski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chandler moves nicely into side control.
Chandler trying to control the position but Ulatowski is working away.
Ulatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ulatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Chandler lands an elbow.
Chandler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chandler cracks Ulatowski with a big right hand but Ulatowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ulatowski struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ulatowski is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Chandler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ulatowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chandler grinds an elbow into Ulatowski's temple.
Chandler lands some shots froms side control.
Chandler grinds an elbow into Ulatowski's temple.
Chandler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chandler gets to mount! Ulatowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler working the ground and pound effectively.
Ulatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ulatowski. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ulatowski slips under a jab from Chandler.
Ulatowski lands a slapping body shot.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Ulatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ulatowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Ulatowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chandler's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Ulatowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ulatowski is looking to stand back up but Chandler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ulatowski.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ulatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Chandler. #T1#
Ulatowski is trying to maintain the position but Chandler is very close to passing his half guard.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Ulatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chandler is controlling the pace.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ulatowski to regain full guard.
Ulatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler is in close to Ulatowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulatowski's head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ulatowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler lands a couple of elbows.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Ulatowski has wrist control.
Chandler works over Ulatowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Ulatowski working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chandler lands a couple of elbows.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ulatowski's head.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulatowski's head.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Chandler advances position into side control!
Ulatowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chandler moves into full mount!
Ulatowski wants to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Chandler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chandler punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler landing shots from mount.
Chandler scoring with strikes but Ulatowski is staying in there.
Chandler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ulatowski taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
A very excited looking Joey Chandler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld 14
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Lucas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucas takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Lucas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Lucas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler slips a jab from Lucas.
Chandler misses the body punch
enabling Lucas to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Lucas avoids it with no problem.
Lucas throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but Lucas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Albano Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Chandler does no damage. #TD2#
Chandler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lucas's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler working over Lucas with some ground and pound. Lucas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chandler trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler blocks the strikes from Lucas. #T1#
Lucas trying to control from the bottom.
Chandler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lucas is looking to escape.
Chandler works his way into side control.
Lucas throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lucas tries to buck Chandler off but Chandler is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lucas wants to control but Chandler postures up.
Lucas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chandler's best efforts.
Lucas trying to control from the bottom.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Lucas tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Chandler 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.
Lucas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chandler trying to control from half guard but Lucas is working away. #T3#
Lucas trying to control from the bottom.
Lucas has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Lucas saw that one coming.
Lucas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
A big right from Lucas misses.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Lucas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Albano Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas misses with a straight right.
Lucas throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Lucas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chandler. #T4#
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
Lucas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lucas loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lucas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lucas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chandler's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas connects with a body shot that sends Chandler's belly button to the back.
Lucas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Chandler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Lucas slaps away a takedown attempt from Chandler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucas circles away.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Lucas moves away and avoids it.
Chandler slips a jab from Lucas.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Lucas's head back.
Lucas needs to keep his hands up - Chandler had a free shot at his head there.
Lucas misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Lucas misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Albano Lucas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chandler slips a jab from Lucas.
A lazy left from Lucas finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chandler.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler throws a body punch but Lucas moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Chandler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lucas to the ground. Chandler is now in Lucas's guard.
Lucas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Lucas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas tries to strike from the bottom.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there. #T1#
Chandler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas.
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.
Chandler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucas as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucas misses the target.
Chandler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucas avoids it really well and circles away.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Albano Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Lucas throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Lucas misses with a looping right.
Chandler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Lucas sprawls well.
Albano Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucas. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Lucas misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Lucas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chandler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucas throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler unleashes a big counter combination but Lucas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lucas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chandler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lucas misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Chandler moves into range and clinches up with Lucas.
Lucas blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Lucas scores with a shot to the side of Chandler's head.
Lucas tries to circle away but Chandler has him pinned against the cage.
Lucas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Lucas.
A body shot lands from Lucas.
Chandler tries to score a body lock takedown but Lucas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chandler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chandler is trying to drag Lucas to the mat but Lucas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Chandler prevents a body shot from Lucas. #BC#
Lucas breaks the clinch.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucas misses the target.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lucas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucas.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Chandler.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucas sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucas to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucas tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Chandler is rocked!
Lucas measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Chandler! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Albano Lucas!

Event: ENIGMA 93
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Siang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Siang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siang lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Siang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Siang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Siang ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Siang's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Siang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Siang throws a head kick that misses.
Siang shoots in looking for a takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl out of it but Siang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chandler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Siang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes.
Joey Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aung Siang.
Siang misses with a hook.
Chandler throws a hook but Siang blocks it.
A jab from Siang misses.
Siang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chandler.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chandler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Siang connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Chandler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siang.
Siang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Siang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Siang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Siang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chandler cracks a nice hook into Siang's ribs.
Siang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Siang tries to counter it with a takedown but Chandler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chandler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD2#
Siang feints and as Chandler raises his hands in defense, Siang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Siang is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Siang 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 wants to sweep here but Siang controlling him for the moment.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siang.
Siang trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siang working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Siang throws a big right hand that misses.
Siang trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Siang wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Siang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siang trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chandler trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Siang slips a jab from Chandler.
A slapping leg kick lands for Siang.
Siang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Siang manages to avoid it.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siang.
Siang slips under a jab.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Siang tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siang dives in and grabs Chandler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes down on Siang's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joey Chandler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Siang fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Siang slips a jab from Chandler.
Chandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Siang on the side of the head.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Siang.
Siang ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
A slow jab from Siang misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Chandler misses its target.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Siang.
Siang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Siang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Siang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Siang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Chandler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler with a hook.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siang. #T1#
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Siang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Siang slips a jab and a cross from Chandler.
Siang fakes the leg kick and cracks Chandler in the body.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Siang misses with a body kick.
Siang misses with a body kick.
Siang looks to land a body kick but Chandler moved away.
Chandler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chandler moves out of range as Siang throws a body kick.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siang moves away.
Siang throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
No luck for Siang with that takedown attempt.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Siang manages to avoid it.
Siang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.#T2#
Siang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Siang.
Siang swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Siang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Siang drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siang is working Chandler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Siang throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
Chandler trying to control the position here.
Chandler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Siang landing with the ground and pound.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Siang from controlling successfully.
Siang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siang prevents Chandler from getting back to his feet.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Siang controlling him for the moment.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Siang tries to pass.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Siang throws a big elbow that misses.
Chandler wants to stand up but Siang is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Siang can pounce on him.
A head kick from Siang lands but Chandler takes it in his stride.
Siang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Joey Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Siang.
Chandler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Siang's shoulder, as Siang tries to avoid the shot.
Siang misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aung Siang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Siang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chandler swings for the body but Siang moves out of range.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Siang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siang tries for a takedown but Chandler circles away easily
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siang ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
A little jabbing left from Siang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Siang.
Siang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler checks a low kick from Siang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes.
Chandler swinging wildly here.
Siang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siang. #T1#
Siang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chandler under the eye.
Siang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Siang shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joey Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aung Siang.
Chandler throws a combination. Siang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Siang throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Siang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Siang staying out of range there.
Aung Siang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Chandler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Siang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siang is one step ahead there. #T2#
Siang postures up and lands a big shot to Chandler's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siang pushing down on Chandler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Siang trying to pass the guard but Chandler defending well.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Chandler is trying is best to control the position here.
Chandler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Siang lands a couple of digs.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chandler holds on and takes a little breather.
Siang passes Chandler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Siang controlling the action here.
Siang is stalling here. Chandler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Siang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chandler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Siang tries to improve position but can't.
Siang taking a bit of punishment here - Chandler scoring with strikes. #T4#
Siang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chandler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siang regains half guard.
Siang tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Siang wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Siang works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler postures up.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Siang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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 Joey Chandler.
I think Chandler 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joey Chandler!
Our winner, Joey Chandler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 85
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Chandler dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Chandler's head and hops out.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Chandler breaks away and moves out of range.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
As Chandler looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Chandler just gets out of the way.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chandler really felt that one!
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Remi Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Chandler on that attempt.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Chandler looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Chandler just gets out of the way.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
Chandler is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chandler prevents Johnson from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Johnson is trying to stand.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab, jab by Chandler - just one landing.
Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Chandler shoots in.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Chandler tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chandler swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Chandler shoots in.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Chandler shoots in.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chandler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chandler off to one side.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chandler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chandler somewhat.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Chandler on that attempt.
As Chandler looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Chandler just gets out of the way.
Remi Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.#ES#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #T1#
Chandler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chandler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chandler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Chandler has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Johnson.
As Chandler looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Chandler just gets out of the way.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Chandler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Chandler shrugs it off.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Chandler breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Chandler breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Johnson slips a straight right by Chandler.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Chandler and move into the clinch.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chandler slips under a jab from Johnson.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Remi Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chandler really felt that one!
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Johnson misses with the combination. #TD2#
Chandler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chandler showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chandler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Chandler tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Remi Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
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!
Johnson digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
Remi Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Chandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler fails with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Chandler blocks it.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chandler. Chandler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Remi Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Remi Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 79
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.#CL2#
Chandler gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch.
McCarthy looking to stall.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
Chandler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Chandler.
We've been hearing reports that Chandler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.#TD2#
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy with the ground and pound but Chandler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy is looking to pass into half guard but Chandler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chandler is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
Chandler 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.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Chandler trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy keeps trying to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chandler stays in close to McCarthy's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Chandler avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
It looked like Chandler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCarthy.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
It looked like Chandler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Chandler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Chandler.#CL2#
McCarthy rushes Chandler and presses him up against the cage.
McCarthy just leaning against Chandler, taking a breather.
McCarthy tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
McCarthy is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but McCarthy avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage. #BC#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Chandler is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chandler rather than just go for the knockout.
McCarthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range. #T3#
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCarthy! But no joy.
McCarthy moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
McCarthy is looking for the big counter here.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCarthy to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.#T4#
McCarthy throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
McCarthy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chandler tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
Chandler has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy throws a strike but Chandler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McCarthy tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCarthy lands a jab-cross combination.
Chandler slips under a jab.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
Chandler catches McCarthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab. #T1##CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
McCarthy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McCarthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Chandler.
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarthy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action. #TD#
Chandler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler landing a few strikes.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCarthy is holding Chandler down, trying to stall.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy manages to get back to half guard.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Chandler is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chandler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCarthy is trying to control but Chandler manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler cracks McCarthy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chandler landing strikes from the mount and McCarthy is in trouble!
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Chandler maintains control.#SUB#
Chandler has hold of McCarthy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McCarthy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chandler with shots to the head and body - McCarthy looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCarthy 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
An out of breath Cormac McCarthy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSSD 54: Gai/Idowu
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chandler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright is trying is best to control the position here.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Chandler is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chandler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler throwing shots but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cartwright controlling the position well.
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chandler is working away from the top position though.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Cartwright dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Cartwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartwright counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler.
Cartwright managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chandler.
Chandler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chandler prevents Cartwright from escaping the position.
Chandler trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler throwing strikes but Cartwright manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sloppy strikes there by Cartwright.
Cartwright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chandler defending against the ground and pound.
Chandler tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chandler tries to improve position but can't.
Cartwright working away.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
An elbow from Cartwright crashes against the mat.
Cartwright cracks Chandler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cartwright cracks Chandler with a big right hand but Chandler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chandler parries the strikes from Cartwright easily there. Cartwright is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chandler to escape.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chandler some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cartwright lands an elbow.
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
Chandler wants to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cartwright connects with a body shot.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chandler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
Smashy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Cartwright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Cartwright, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes Cartwright against the cage but Cartwright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Chandler is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Cartwright stuffs the takedown.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Cartwright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Cartwright.
Chandler fails with the takedown
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Cartwright misses the jab.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartwright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Cartwright.
Chandler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range. #TD2#
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cartwright has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Cartwright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Cartwright!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Cartwright postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely. #T3#
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright works over Chandler with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright stays in close to Chandler's body and controls the position.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartwright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chandler postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Cartwright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Cartwright!#REVR#
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright. #T1#
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Cartwright being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chandler stops Cartwright from standing up.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cartwright is controlling Chandler's posture.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Chandler throws a strike but Cartwright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Cartwright 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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Chandler wants to improve his position but instead Cartwright has moved into half guard.
Cartwright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cartwright throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
Cartwright prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smashy Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Chandler is defending well.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cartwright has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Smashy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSSD 51: Kirin/Vurris 2
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1##TD#
Chandler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jankens's guard.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler works over Jankens with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jankens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jankens is looking to stand up but Chandler won't let him.
Jankens has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chandler pulls Jankens in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler continues to stall.
Jankens won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Jankens is looking to stand up but Chandler won't let him.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jankens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chandler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Chandler has a closed guard, preventing Jankens from standing up.
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#
Jankens wants to get back to full guard.
Chandler 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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler is taking a breather. Jankens 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.
Jankens is trying to stand.
Jankens trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Chandler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chandler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler lands with a punch from half guard.
Chandler moves into full mount! Jankens won't be happy about that!
Jankens is bucking up trying to escape but Chandler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jankens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jankens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jankens tries to lock up and control but Chandler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jankens in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler breaks from Jankens's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jankens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chandler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chandler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chandler prevents Jankens from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chandler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jankens's face.
Chandler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jankens?
Chandler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chandler with the ground and pound from mount.
Chandler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Jankens is rocked!
Chandler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jankens is still in real trouble! Can Chandler finish him?
Chandler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jankens is in a horrible position here. Chandler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler working the ground and pound effectively.
Chandler with the ground and pound from mount.
Chandler lands a big shot to the head and Jankens winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joey Chandler!
A relieved looking Joey Chandler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SSSD 47: Kirin/Luciano
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Chandler dives in and grabs Griffith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffith pushes down on Chandler's head and hops out.
Griffith avoids the body shot from Chandler.
The fighters circling - Griffith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler lands a jab to Griffith's midsection.
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Griffith counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chandler with a hook.
Griffith lands a jab to the head.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Griffith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Griffith. Those never looked like landing.
Chandler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Griffith sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffith wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Griffith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Still in half guard, Chandler seems content to control.#T1#
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Griffith's hands, connecting with Griffith's forehead.
Chandler lands with a punch from half guard.
Chandler tries to pass to full mount but Griffith defends it.
Griffith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chandler is keen to just control but Griffith is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chandler controlling the action here.
Chandler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Griffith for as long as he can get away with.
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Griffith is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Chandler content to control rather than advance.
Chandler working over Griffith with some ground and pound. Griffith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffith gets full guard.
Griffith is adopting a defensive guard.
Chandler works over Griffith with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Griffith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
Chandler advances to half guard.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler wants to pass to mount but Griffith is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chandler cracks Griffith with a solid left hand.#T4#
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler won't allow Griffith to sweep him here.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffith's head.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chandler continues to stall.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Griffith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffith misses with a few strikes there.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffith throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely. #TD#
Chandler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Griffith throws a strike from the bottom but Chandler passes into side control!
Chandler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler grinds an elbow into Griffith's temple.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffith can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler working away.#T1#
We've been informed that Griffith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Chandler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chandler trying to control the action but Griffith is working from the bottom.
Griffith is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
Chandler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Griffith taking a bit of punishment here - Chandler scoring with strikes.
Chandler cracks Griffith with a big elbow.
Chandler is working Griffith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chandler controls the position from side control.#T2#
Chandler working away.
Chandler cracks Griffith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chandler working the ground and pound from side control.
Chandler grinds an elbow into Griffith's temple.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Griffith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler grinds an elbow into Griffith's temple.
Chandler is putting a hurting on Griffith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chandler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chandler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chandler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Chandler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chandler working the ground and pound from side control.
Chandler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griffith down.
Chandler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chandler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Griffith is breathing heavily.
Chandler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chandler scoring with strikes but Griffith is staying in there.
Chandler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chandler landing shots from mount.
Chandler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffith really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Griffith is in a horrible position here. Chandler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chandler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chandler looking to finish Griffith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Griffith!
Griffith tries to reverse the position but Chandler maintains control.
Griffith is in a horrible position here. Chandler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chandler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chandler with a couple of short strikes.
Griffith tries to lock up and control but Chandler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that second round.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler shoots for a takedown but Griffith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffith! But no joy.
A big right from Griffith misses.
Chandler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffith swivels and escapes.#TD#
Chandler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chandler lands strikes from half guard.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Chandler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chandler is pressing down on Griffith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Griffith is holding on for now.
Griffith has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler not doing much here.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Chandler is taking a breather. Griffith 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.
Chandler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chandler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chandler.#T3#
Griffith won't allow Chandler to pass to mount.
Griffith tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Chandler is thwarting Griffith's attempts to control the position.
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Griffith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Griffith's ribs.#TD#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Chandler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chandler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Further stalling from Chandler.
Cody Griffith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
After winning the bout, Joey Chandler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SSSD 41: Cartwright/Frost
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler.
Chandler controlling from side mount.
Chandler cracks Anderson with a big right hand but Anderson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chandler cracks Anderson with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Chandler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chandler off and has taken his back!
Chandler's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chandler trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Anderson 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 Anderson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Chandler taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Anderson doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Payn Anderson!

Event: SSSD 37: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chandler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicollier's head.
Nicollier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chandler on the ground.
Nicollier taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard.
Chandler winds up and cracks Nicollier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chandler working Nicollier over with strikes.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Chandler lands strikes from half guard.
Nicollier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chandler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicollier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chandler scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicollier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chandler lands strikes from half guard.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Ground and pound from Chandler.
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. Chandler connects with a nice short shot to Nicollier's temple.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chandler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chandler lands a big elbow.
Chandler cracks Nicollier with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nicollier is bucking up trying to escape but Chandler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chandler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler controlling his opponent. #T2#
Chandler landing strikes from the mount and Nicollier is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Chandler.
Chandler landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicollier is in a horrible position here. Chandler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#Nicollier is rocked!
Chandler lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Nicollier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler lands a big shot to the head and Nicollier winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joey Chandler!
A very excited looking Joey Chandler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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