PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maikl Chendler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chendler has chosen t.i. feat trae tha truth-check this as his entrance music. Matt Thompson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Thompson
vs
Chendler

225 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
26
139 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maikl Chendler!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Chendler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chendler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Chendler moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
Chendler takes a kick to the side of the head.

Chendler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chendler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chendler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chendler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chendler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chendler forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chendler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thompson is pressing down on Chendler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chendler stays in close to Thompson's body and controls the position.
Chendler stands and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thompson is not content to let Chendler control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chendler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chendler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chendler trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Chendler 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.
Chendler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chendler winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chendler is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson wants to control but Chendler is keeping busy.
Chendler is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson tries to roll over but Chendler keeps him under control.

Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thompson.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson has his foot on Chendler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chendler works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Chendler tries to pass.
Chendler is stalling in the full guard.

Thompson working for a triangle but Chendler defends it easily.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Chendler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompson trying to hold on to Chendler's head to control him but Chendler postures up.
Chendler sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chendler is working away from the top position though.
Chendler is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Chendler has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Chendler moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chendler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Chendler gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.

Chendler wants the takedown. Thompson is fighting it off but Chendler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thompson's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matt Thompson 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.

Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
Chendler throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Chendler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chendler moves out of range as Thompson throws a body kick.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Chendler moves out of range easily.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson lands a head kick. Chendler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chendler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chendler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.

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

Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chendler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thompson is tightening it up a little... Chendler has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chendler reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chendler taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thompson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Thompson!