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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spar Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suneet Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler has chosen Trendy as his entrance music. Spar Bjj has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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184 cm
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160 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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170 cm
31
150 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Bjj! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suneet Chandler! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Chandler.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Bjj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bjj with a poor takedown and Chandler counters with a three punch combo that has Bjj backing up. Bjj nods at Chandler to acknowledge the strikes. Chandler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bjj did well to prevent Chandler getting side control. Bjj wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bjj defends it well. Chandler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chandler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chandler prevents Bjj from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bjj manages to get to full guard.
Bjj has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage. Bjj looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.
Bjj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bjj had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chandler trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom. Chandler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjj has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Bjj's legs - danger averted. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bjj throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bjj keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bjj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Chandler looking to pass the guard. Chandler pushing down on Bjj's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Bjj is trying to get back to full guard. Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Bjj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Chandler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Chandler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bjj is just riding it out for now. Chandler eventually gives up the hold. Chandler is stalling here. Bjj is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chandler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bjj has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chandler manages to get back to half guard. Bjj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjj pulls his head out easily. Bjj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work. Bjj looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Bjj is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bjj seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Bjj missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suneet Chandler will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chandler lands a jab-cross combination. Suneet Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chandler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bjj is able to avoid easily. Chandler misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bjj. Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard. Chandler wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving. Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chandler content to stall in guard here. Bjj 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. Bjj being controlled here, momentarily. Bjj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Chandler preventing the sweep. Chandler wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving. Bjj controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chandler wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. 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 ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Suneet Chandler wasn't active enough on the ground. Chandler throws a solid leg kick but Bjj takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chandler. Bjj checks a leg kick nicely. Chandler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bjj tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chandler is in Bjj's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Bjj trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bjj wants to get back to his feet but Chandler is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bjj keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass. Chandler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Suneet Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far. Chandler wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
Suneet Chandler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. A punch combination from Chandler misses. Bjj tries for a takedown but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjj with a lazy takedown attempt so Chandler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spar Bjj. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bjj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bjj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bjj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bjj keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. Bjj 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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bjj's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suneet 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!
Chandler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick. Chandler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chandler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bjj's half guard. Bjj is positioning himself well to prevent Chandler advancing to mount. Bjj tries to kick Chandler off but Chandler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bjj is trying to get back to full guard. Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Bjj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Chandler works his way into full mount! Bjj 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. Bjj actively working from the bottom here. Chandler in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bjj tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chandler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Suneet Chandler! Suneet Chandler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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