PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Chandler (ranked 24753 p4p, 4893 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 528 p4p, 407 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Chandler
vs
Musashi

178 cm
26
145
6 - 10 - 0

178 cm
20
148
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Fast

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chandler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Musashi trying to control the position here.

Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Musashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Musashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Musashi manages to kick Chandler off! Chandler jumps back into Musashi's guard.
Musashi wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chandler enables Musashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chandler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Musashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Musashi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chandler's guard.
Musashi 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 working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Musashi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Musashi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chandler to the ground. Musashi is now in Chandler's guard.
Musashi wanted to stand there but Chandler had control of the position.

Chandler working for a triangle but Musashi defends it easily.
Musashi wants to get up but he can't break Chandler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chandler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Musashi wants to get up but he can't break Chandler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Musashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chandler!
Chandler is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Musashi wants to stand but Chandler is controlling his arm.
Chandler tries to improve position but can't.

Musashi stands up.
Chandler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chandler enables Musashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chandler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Musashi is looking to stand up but Chandler won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chandler looking for a guillotine here but Musashi defends easily.
Musashi wants to stand but Chandler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Musashi shoots in and gets a takedown into Chandler's guard.
Musashi wants to stand but Chandler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miyamoto Musashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Chandler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Musashi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chandler.
Musashi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Chandler tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Musashi wants to stand but Chandler has his arm trapped.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Musashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chandler was covering up waiting for the punch and Musashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Musashi is looking to stand up but Chandler won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chandler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Musashi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Musashi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Musashi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chandler controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Musashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Musashi wants to stand but Chandler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Musashi gets to his feet - Chandler follows without any prompting.

Musashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.

Chandler has his foot on Musashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Musashi works his way back into a safe position though.

Chandler has his foot on Musashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Musashi works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi wanted to stand there but Chandler had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi wanted to stand there but Chandler had control of the position.

Chandler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Musashi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chandler's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Chandler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Musashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Musashi wanted to stand there but Chandler had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Chandler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler has a closed guard, preventing Musashi from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miyamoto Musashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Musashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Musashi is looking to stand up but Chandler won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Musashi stands up from Chandler's guard - Musashi perhaps looking for a knockout.

Musashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Musashi pulls his head out easily.
Chandler tries to roll over but Musashi keeps him under control.
Nicholas Chandler 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!

Chandler actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyamoto Musashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Musashi 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Nicholas Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to everyone who came in here and supported me, i'll get back in the gym later this week and be back better than ever! Thank you for the opportunity.'.