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Event:
Indomitable Wills II
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Chandler goes for a double leg but Belyakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belyakov continues to drive forward.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belyakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Belyakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler 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.
Tom Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Belyakov keeps it at a distance.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Belyakov avoids them all with ease.
Belyakov throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Belyakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belyakov continues to drive forward.
Belyakov lands a jab to the nose.
Belyakov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut lands for Belyakov. That snapped Chandler's head back.
Chandler misses with a hook to the body
and Belyakov counters with a nice uppercut.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belyakov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler throws a body punch but Belyakov moves out of range.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Belyakov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of 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!
Belyakov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!#T1#
Chandler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belyakov in his tracks.
Belyakov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Chandler to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Chandler looks to clinch but Belyakov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Chandler taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kirill Belyakov!
An out of breath Kirill Belyakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Apocalypse
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Chandler throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Rutten misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Rutten on that attempt.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
Rutten is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rutten. 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.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten 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.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chandler sprawls and moves away.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutten, which made it look bad.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Rutten gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Rutten manages to retain guard.
Rutten has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Rutten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rutten wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rutten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Chandler is in close to Rutten's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass. #SUB#
Rutten 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. #T3#
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position.
Rutten 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.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chandler but Chandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutten is looking to clinch.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Rutten gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Rutten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Chandler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Rutten bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rutten moves into full mount!
Chandler tries to hold on but Rutten pushes him away.
Chandler is looking to improve his position but Rutten isn't that keen on the idea.
Chandler taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten trying to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Rutten lands a couple of good shots and Chandler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1#
Rutten keeps control of the position as Chandler tries to break free.
#SUB#
Rutten patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Rutten is looking for a rear naked choke here but Chandler reverses the position brilliantly into Rutten's guard!
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutten has wrist control.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Rutten trying to control the position.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler throws a strike but Rutten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Chandler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Chandler up and slammed him! Chandler can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chandler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chandler controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Rutten is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chandler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rutten trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Chandler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chandler 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.
Chandler is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Chandler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chandler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Rutten connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Rutten sits in half guard.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rutten dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rutten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chandler defends well and Rutten ends up having to push Chandler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutten is defended easily by Chandler.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten. #TD#
Rutten manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chandler on his heels. He'll look to pass Chandler's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten is looking to stand up but Chandler won't let him.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutten's guard. #REVB#
Chandler looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rutten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler passes Rutten's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rutten keeping control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Rutten is defending against the submission attempts here by Chandler.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Rutten's head.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sebastian Rutten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutten gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rutten haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rutten managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Chandler gets caught flat footed, as Rutten shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Rutten landing some decent shots from guard.
Chandler controlling Rutten's posture.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chandler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rutten tries to stand but Chandler is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rutten 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Rutten!
A victorious Sebastian Rutten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
JBL TBA
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Tarkovsky 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. Tarkovsky is in Chandler's guard.
Tarkovsky trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tarkovsky working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chandler pulls Tarkovsky in close to prevent any damage.
Tarkovsky throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Chandler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarkovsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chandler is tightening it up a little... Tarkovsky has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tarkovsky reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tarkovsky taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chandler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Chandler!
An out of breath Tom Chandler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ACB 5 - First Titles
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Chandler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Otori trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler working over Otori with some ground and pound. Otori looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Otori taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Otori won't allow it.
Otori keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Otori knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chandler on the ground.#T1#
Chandler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chandler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chandler stops Otori from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler winds up and cracks Otori with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chandler winds up and cracks Otori with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Chandler is trying for a kimura here. Otori looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Chandler wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Chandler!
A relieved looking Tom 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.
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Event:
ACB 4 - New Years Rumble
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Coleman connects with an inside leg kick.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Coleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
Coleman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chandler.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Coleman.
Chandler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coleman.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Coleman, which made it look bad.
Coleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coleman.
Chandler swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Coleman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Coleman's guard.
Coleman controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself. #SUB2#
Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chandler forces his way into half guard.
Coleman is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chandler on the ground.#SUB2#
Chandler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coleman defends it well. #T2#
Chandler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chandler controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Chandler wants to finish this one by submission but Coleman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from 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!
Chandler raining down shots from the mount!
Coleman can't escape the position.
Coleman tries to hold on but Chandler postures up.#T3#
Chandler scoring with strikes but Coleman is staying in there.
Chandler landing punches.
Chandler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coleman tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away. #SUB2#
Chandler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Coleman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Coleman wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Chandler scoring with strikes but Coleman is staying in there. #SUB2#
Chandler has hold of Coleman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coleman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chandler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chandler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler landing punches.
Chandler landing strikes from the mount.
Chandler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coleman?
Chandler landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big right from Chandler misses.
Coleman throws a head kick that half lands.
Chandler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coleman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coleman scores with a kick to the body.
Coleman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coleman misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Chandler counters with a single leg into guard. Coleman didn't expect that.
Coleman is trying to keep Chandler in close.
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. #T1#
Chandler is fighting to break Coleman's control of his arms but Coleman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chandler is in close to Coleman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler cracks Coleman with a solid left hand.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass. #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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Chandler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A good leg kick by Coleman.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Coleman tried to score with a low kick but Chandler checks it.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coleman defends it well.
Coleman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Seamus Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman feints and then cracks Chandler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chandler down.
Chandler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coleman throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chandler takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Coleman.
Nice body kick from Coleman.
Seamus Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman connects with a leg kick. Chandler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coleman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chandler moves out of range as Coleman throws a body kick.
Coleman scores with a nice body kick.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
Coleman scores with a leg kick.
Coleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Chandler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chandler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coleman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coleman.
A head kick from Coleman lands but Chandler takes it in his stride.
Coleman lands with a nice body kick.
Coleman scores with a kick to the body.
Coleman connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Coleman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Coleman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coleman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chandler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coleman sprawls well. Coleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Coleman cracks the inside of Chandler's front leg.
Chandler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Chandler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coleman. Coleman obviously looking to wear him down.
Seamus Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman connects with a high kick.
Coleman scores with a kick to the body.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman 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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coleman circles away.
Some wild striking there from Chandler.
Coleman scores with a head kick.
Chandler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Seamus Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Chandler.
Coleman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chandler if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Coleman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman connects with a leg kick. Chandler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coleman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chandler will feel that in the morning.
Coleman lands with a nice body kick.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chandler's calf.
Coleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coleman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##TD2#
Chandler gets a takedown into half guard.
Coleman pushes Chandler off but Chandler dives into side control.
Coleman is trying to buck Chandler off.#SUB2#
Chandler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coleman is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Chandler tries for a kimura but Coleman is defending well.
Coleman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chandler asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Coleman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Chandler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coleman has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman wants to control but Chandler postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coleman 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Coleman!
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Event:
ACB 2
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Coleman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coleman is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks.
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.
Coleman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Coleman gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Coleman manages to retain guard.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet but Chandler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely.
Coleman controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
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#
Chandler postures up and lands a big shot to Coleman's brow.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coleman working a defensive guard here.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler pushes down on Coleman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coleman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chandler. #T2#
Chandler won't allow Coleman to get back to his feet.
Chandler pushing down on Coleman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coleman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coleman trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
Chandler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman 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 scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but Coleman is defending well.
Coleman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chandler is taking a breather. Coleman 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.
Coleman trying to control but Chandler postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is taking a breather. Coleman 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 tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coleman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Chandler controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Chandler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coleman - that will leave a mark!
Coleman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chandler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coleman.
Coleman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coleman, right into the meat.
Coleman connects with an inside leg kick.
Coleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
Coleman cracks the inside of Chandler's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman lands a nice looking body kick.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chandler's calf.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman connects with a leg kick. Chandler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seamus Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chandler's calf.
Coleman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chandler. That did some damage!
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coleman.
Coleman looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown. Coleman fights it but they end up in guard.
Coleman working a defensive guard here.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman wants to stand up but Chandler is controlling him.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman is retaining full guard.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chandler prevents Coleman from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Coleman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coleman manages to kick Chandler off! Chandler jumps back into Coleman's guard.
Chandler is working Coleman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Coleman working a defensive guard but Chandler passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Chandler there.
Chandler working over Coleman with some ground and pound. Coleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Chandler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Coleman is defending well.
Chandler not doing much here.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Coleman wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler winds up and cracks Coleman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chandler wants to pass to mount but Coleman is defending the position.
Chandler prevents Coleman from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seamus Coleman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
That kick from Coleman tenderised Chandler's leg. Chandler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coleman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chandler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coleman counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Coleman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coleman feints and then cracks Chandler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chandler down.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chandler's calf.
Seamus Coleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coleman defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coleman.
Coleman lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chandler's calf.
Coleman is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks.
Chandler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coleman can pounce on him.
Coleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
Coleman throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
Coleman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chandler. That did some damage!
Coleman misses with a head kick.
Coleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Coleman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Seamus Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coleman can pounce on him.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler throws a front kick aimed at Coleman's knee but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chandler somewhat.
Coleman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coleman.
Tom Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chandler's sensitive parts. #TD#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coleman quickly recovers to half guard.
Coleman looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Chandler working Coleman over with strikes.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coleman is looking to control Chandler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chandler is nestled in close to Coleman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coleman is trying to stand back up but Chandler is controlling him
Coleman trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler winds up and cracks Coleman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coleman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Coleman has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Coleman's hands, connecting with Coleman's forehead.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chandler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler is taking a breather. Coleman 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Coleman is rocked!
Coleman controlling the position well.
Chandler lands strikes from half guard.
Chandler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but Coleman is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Coleman!
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