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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Nemera shoots for a takedown but Chandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nemera has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Chandler clinches up with Nemera and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Chandler pulls guard effortlessly.
Nemera looking to pass the guard.
Chandler has Nemera pulled in close to control his posture.
Nemera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nemera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chandler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chandler has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nemera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Nemera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.#SUB2#
Nemera 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chandler postures up in Nemera's guard and throws a big left but Nemera blocks it. #SUB2#
Nemera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nemera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Nemera 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 is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Montreal Community Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Nemera keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nemera 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.#SUB2#
Nemera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler cracks Nemera with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Nemera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nemera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nemera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Nemera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nemera on the ground.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nemera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nemera's legs - danger averted.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Nemera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chandler distracts Nemera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nemera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nemera's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nemera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.#SUB2#
Nemera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nemera keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marv Nemera will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chandler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nemera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nemera is defended easily by Chandler.
Nemera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chandler avoids it really well and circles away.
Nemera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marv Nemera.#CL#
Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Nemera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nemera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nemera is looking for a triangle but Chandler pushes his legs off easily.
Nemera looking to control.
Nemera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Nemera 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 postures up and lands a big shot to Nemera's brow.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Chandler advances to half guard.
Nemera is trying to control but can't.
Chandler trying to control from half guard but Nemera is working away.
Nice strikes from Chandler there.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Nemera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chandler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Nemera gets full guard.#SUB2#
Nemera looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nemera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nemera 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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Nemera 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. #T4#
Chandler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nemera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nemera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nemera is tightening it up a little... Chandler has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chandler reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chandler taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nemera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marv Nemera!
Martin Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'Grind!'.
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Coles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chandler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Coles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chandler!
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
Coles trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coles off and has taken his back!
Chandler wants to control but Coles manages to buck him off and is now in Chandler's guard! Nice work there by Coles! #SUB#
Coles has gone for a leg lock! Chandler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coles's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coles looking to control.
#T1#
Coles scores with a nice shot.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler postures up in Coles's guard and throws a big left but Coles blocks it.
Coles looking to control.
Coles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coles tries to get out of the position.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Coles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
Coles has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chandler trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom.
Coles wants to control the position but Chandler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coles is positioning himself well to prevent Chandler advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Chandler moves into full mount! Coles won't be happy about that! #T3#
Chandler lands a couple of good shots and Coles has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Coles just trying to survive but Chandler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Coles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chandler's guard. Nice work there by Coles.
Coles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chandler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Coles tries to pass. #T4#
Coles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coles wants to stand but Chandler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Coles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coles trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Coles looking to score a takedown here. Chandler is defending well but Coles drives through and ends up in Chandler's guard.#ES2#
Chandler kicks Coles off and gets to his feet.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and pushes Coles back into the cage.
Chandler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coles manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Chandler blocking some punches.
Coles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chandler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coles quickly recovers to half guard.
Coles is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Coles controlling the position.
Coles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coles has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage. #T2#
Chandler trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chandler throwing shots but Coles is blocking nicely.
Coles desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler wants to control but Coles is keeping him busy. #T3#
Coles trying to control here.
Chandler is nestled in close to Coles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Coles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Coles is keeping the position.
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Coles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Coles is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Coles's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coles is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Coles working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler throws a series of punches but Coles moves out of range. #TD#
Coles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chandler's half guard.
Coles wants to stand but Chandler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coles 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving. #T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Coles, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes Coles against the cage but Coles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chandler is fending him off so far but Coles persists. Nope, Chandler circles away and we're back to standing.
Coles moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChandler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Coles sprawls well.#TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coles sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Chandler is working for a kimura but Coles is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Coles flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Coles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coles is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up. #T3#
Coles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chandler is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coles tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Coles.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coles is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Coles circles away and we're back to standing.
Demetrious Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Chandler.#TD#
Coles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coles wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Chandler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Coles is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martin Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chandler.
Coles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chandler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Chandler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coles to the ground. Chandler is now in Coles's guard.
Demetrious Coles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coles is wriggling around but Chandler manages to pass to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Chandler.
I've got Chandler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Chandler!
Martin Chandler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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