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Event:
VF 13: Castro Vs. Lowe
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Chandler tries to clinch but Carrillo moves out of range.
Carrillo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carrillo counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carrillo moves out of range of the leg kick from Chandler.#TD2#
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Carrillo's guard.
Chandler being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carrillo 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.
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Carrillo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler is pushing down on Carrillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carrillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Chandler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Carrillo won't allow it.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrillo keeps working.
Chandler working over Carrillo with some ground and pound. Carrillo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler is trying to control. Carrillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carrillo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carrillo is looking to improve his position.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Carrillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Carrillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chandler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carrillo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carrillo is trying to control Chandler's posture but Chandler avoids it.
Carrillo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chandler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chandler prevents Carrillo from getting the reversal.#T4#
Chandler raining down shots from the mount!
Carrillo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chandler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SU2#
Chandler stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Carrillo is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Carrillo gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Carrillo manages to retain guard.
Carrillo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Chandler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Carrillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Chandler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chandler showed some decent athleticism there.
Carrillo has one foot on Chandler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Chandler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carrillo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chandler is in Carrillo's guard.
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Carrillo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler postures up.
#T1#
Chandler wants to get up but he can't break Carrillo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carrillo is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Carrillo has his feet on Chandler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Carrillo blocks a head kick by Chandler.
#TD2#
Chandler feints and as Carrillo raises his hands in defense, Chandler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carrillo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carrillo tries to get out of the position.
Carrillo pulls Chandler in to control the position. #T2#
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carrillo is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Carrillo is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler postures up.
#SUB#
Carrillo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chandler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Carrillo.
Carrillo is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Chandler lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Chandler has an Americana. Carrillo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Chandler is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Chandler hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kyle Chandler! |
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Event:
VF 10: Meril Vs. Simon
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Chandler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Chandler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chandler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Chandler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Lopez wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Chandler seems to be looking for submissions.
Chandler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chandler wants to stand but Lopez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Lucas Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Chandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Lopez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler is looking to stand up but Lopez won't let him.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lopez controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself. #T4#
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Chandler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Chandler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chandler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Chandler stands up and waves to Lopez to follow him. #T1##TD#
Chandler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chandler tries to move to mount but Lopez blocks the move with his legs.
Chandler taking a breather here. #SUB#
Chandler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chandler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Chandler happy to just control the position for now. #SU#
Chandler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kyle Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lopez sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Chandler trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it.
Chandler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler is controlling the pace.
Lopez wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler looks to land a strike but Lopez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chandler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler tries to stand but Lopez is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Chandler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Chandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Chandler lands a takedown into guard.
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kyle Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely. #T1#
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
Chandler slips nicely into half guard.
Chandler tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler trying to control the pace.
Chandler tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
Chandler has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Lopez works to full guard.
Chandler content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Chandler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Chandler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chandler wanted to stand there but Lopez had control of the position.
Chandler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Chandler is looking to stand up but Lopez won't let him.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler wants to get up but he can't break Lopez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chandler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Chandler! |
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Event:
VF 8: Richardson Vs. Harrison
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Lopez instigates a clinch.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Chandler clinches.
Lopez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyle Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Lopez.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lopez scores with a takedown into Chandler's guard.
Chandler pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler wants to stand but Lopez is controlling the position. #T1#
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Chandler has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Chandler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Chandler half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Lopez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chandler sprawls well initially but Lopez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Chandler keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chandler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lopez wants to stand but Chandler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopez.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
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 is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler lands with a few short shots to the body.
Chandler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Chandler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Chandler manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Chandler darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.#TD#
Chandler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chandler manages to end up in side control.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Chandler happy to just control the position for now.
Lopez is trying to control Chandler's posture but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Lopez is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Chandler decides to stand back up.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there #TD#
and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lopez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chandler is on him like a limpet, forcing Lopez back against the cage.
Chandler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lopez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Lopez is trying to maintain a safe position but Chandler gets an underhook and turns Lopez into the cage.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chandler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Chandler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lopez is trying to keep an underhook but Chandler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Lopez wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well.
Lopez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chandler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chandler controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Lopez tries to hold on but Chandler postures up.
Chandler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Lopez is rocked!
Chandler controlling the position easily from mount.
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
Chandler controlling from the full mount.
Lopez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Lopez is trapped and Chandler is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lopez is still in real trouble! Can Chandler finish him?#SUB#
Lopez is trying to defend against the choke here but Chandler has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chandler Tightens the hold and Lopez taps out furiously! Chandler displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Chandler! |
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Event:
VF 4: Jack Vs. Perez
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Meril moves out of range easily.
Chandler tries to clinch but Meril is having none of it.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Meril moves out of range easily.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyle Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a right and a left that Meril avoids nicely. #T2#
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meril.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking. #T3#
Chandler wants to clinch but Meril slips to the side
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Meril blocks a head kick by Chandler.
As Chandler backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Chandler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meril is working the combinations to good effect here.
Meril has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meril there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meril leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Chandler backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Meril sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chandler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler wants to clinch
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meril sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meril circles away.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Meril sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Chandler moves to clinch but Meril breaks away
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Meril has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Chandler wants to clinch but Meril slips to the side
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler shoots in but Meril avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Meril counters by clinching up.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler tries to work over Meril's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler looking to throw knees to the head but Meril is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
Chandler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meril lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meril digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Meril pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is trying to maintain a safe position but Meril gets an underhook and turns Chandler into the cage.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril 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.#R3#
Chandler tries to clinch but Meril moves away
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Chandler looks to clinch
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chandler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler wants to clinch
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Chandler misses with a combination
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meril.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler moves to clinch but Meril breaks away
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Chandler misses
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Meril displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler tries to clinch up
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Meril throws a counter combo.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Chandler backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Chandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chandler tries to clinch but Meril moves away
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chandler closes the distance but Meril moves to the side
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
A head kick by Chandler misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler closes the distance but Meril moves to the side
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler. #T2#
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Chandler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Chandler tries to clinch
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chandler moves to clinch but Meril breaks away
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Chandler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meril counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kyle Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chandler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jon Meril is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Meril displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Meril is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chandler rather than just go for the knockout.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler wants to clinch but Meril slips to the side
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler throws a leg kick
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Meril sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler wants to clinch
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chandler looks to throw a body kick
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meril tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meril to the ground. Meril escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Chandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Meril circles away.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Chandler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meril swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.
Kyle Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jon Meril seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler misses with a combination
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meril has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 41:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 41:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
Jon Meril is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Jon Meril said 'This is my championship belt!!! No one is taking it from me!'. |
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Event:
VF 2: Khan Vs. Chambers 2
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
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Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shawty pulls Chandler in close to his closed guard and prevents Chandler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Shawty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shawty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shawty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shawty trying to pass the guard but Chandler defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shawty working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Shawty is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chandler!
Shawty prevents Chandler from getting the reversal.
Chandler gets back to half guard.
Shawty is pressing down on Chandler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chandler is holding on for now.
Shawty looks winded!#T1#
Chandler gets back to full guard.
Shawty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shawty stands and throws Chandler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chandler prevents Shawty from improving position.
Chandler is trying to improve his position.
Chandler striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Chandler wants to control but Shawty postures up.
Chandler is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Shawty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chandler has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Shawty is looking to advance position but Chandler won't allow it.
Chandler tries to kick Shawty off but Shawty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shawty is working away from the top position though.
Shawty is pressing down on Chandler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chandler is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Shawty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chandler moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Chandler has his feet on Shawty's thighs here. He's pushed Shawty 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! Shawty screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Chandler!
Kyle Chandler is the new featherweight champion! |
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