PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Chandler (ranked 2277 p4p, 3662 weight class) and Justin Boyington (ranked 263 p4p, 397 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chandler
vs
Boyington

178 cm
21
160
5 - 5 - 0

178 cm
23
164
6 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Boyington!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyington throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boyington throws a body kick that misses

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.

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.

Chandler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

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.

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.