PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musky Chunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chunder kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slam. Musky Chunder had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Chunder
vs
Heartman

180 cm
23
198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
193 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Musky Chunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Heartman!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunder throws the left hand but Heartman avoids the punch easily.
Heartman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chunder avoids the body shot from Heartman.

Chunder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chunder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heartman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chunder landing some decent shots from guard.

Heartman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chunder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heartman is on top in guard.
Heartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunder pulls Heartman in close to prevent any damage.
Chunder wants to sweep here but Heartman controlling him for the moment.
Chunder keeping moving, preventing Heartman from controlling successfully.
Chunder wants to sweep here but Heartman controlling him for the moment.
Heartman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chunder wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chunder keeping moving, preventing Heartman from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A clash of legs there as Heartman blocks the low kick.
Heartman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chunder is just out of range.

Chunder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chunder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heartman taking some punishment here, with Chunder in his half guard.
Heartman taking some punishment here, with Chunder in his half guard.
Heartman is trying to control but can't.
Heartman is refusing to be controlled, as Chunder sits in half guard.
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. Chunder connects with a nice short shot to Heartman's temple.
Nice strikes from Chunder there.
Chunder working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Heartman's thigh. Heartman counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Heartman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heartman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heartman looks gassed!
Heartman can't keep his opponent in guard - Chunder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chunder trying to mount his opponent but Heartman defends it.
Chunder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Heartman is pressing down on Chunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heartman controls Chunder momentarily but Chunder frees himself.
Chunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Heartman is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chunder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heartman has momentary wrist control but Chunder slips an elbow through the middle.
Chunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Heartman is retaining full guard.
Heartman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heartman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Heartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chunder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heartman tries to strike from the bottom.
Chunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Heartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Heartman misses with a takedown

and Chunder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Heartman's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musky Chunder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chunder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chunder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heartman!
Heartman is looking to improve his position but Chunder isn't that keen on the idea.

Chunder is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Heartman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Heartman shrugs it off.
Chunder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Heartman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Heartman is desperately trying to improve his position but Chunder has a good base and remains in mount.
Chunder lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Heartman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Chunder goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Heartman turns into him and now he's in Chunder's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chunder pulls Heartman in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heartman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chunder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chunder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chunder!
You can see the frustration on Heartman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chunder landing a few strikes.
Chunder working the body and head with strikes.
Chunder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heartman to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heartman tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Chunder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heartman, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Chunder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Heartman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chunder connects with a decent elbow.
Heartman wants to control but Chunder postures up.
Chunder lands a few punches from side control.
Chunder trying to control the position but Heartman is working away.

Chunder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Musky Chunder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chunder taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heartman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Chunder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heartman defends it well.
Heartman wants to control but Chunder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chunder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heartman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Heartman actively working from the bottom here.

Heartman actively working from the bottom here.
Chunder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Chunder tries to pass to full mount but Heartman defends it.
Chunder working the head and body with strikes.

Chunder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heartman is just riding it out for now. Chunder eventually gives up the hold.
Heartman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunder.
Heartman trying to control from the bottom.
Chunder wants to free his trapped foot but Heartman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chunder working over Heartman with some ground and pound. Heartman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Heartman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musky Chunder dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Heartman scores with a takedown into Chunder's guard.
Heartman wants to control from the top but Chunder keeps moving.
Chunder trying to control the position.
Chunder is adopting a defensive guard.
Heartman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chunder is keeping the position for now.

Chunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heartman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heartman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chunder dives on top into guard.
Chunder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Heartman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heartman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chunder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chunder landing with the ground and pound.

Heartman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chunder defends it easily.
Chunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunder pushes down on Heartman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chunder drops an elbow to the side of Heartman's head.
Chunder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heartman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chunder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chunder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chunder throwing strikes from guard but Heartman blocks nicely.

Heartman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chunder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunder taking a breather here.
Heartman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andre Heartman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chunder advances to full mount.
Chunder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Heartman's face.
Chunder wants to control the pace but Heartman is squirming around nicely.
Chunder working Heartman over with strikes here.

Chunder is working for a guillotine from mount but Heartman frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heartman is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chunder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chunder putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Heartman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chunder landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Chunder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chunder lands a nice shot to the head.
Heartman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chunder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heartman is looking to escape.
Chunder lands a big shot there that rocks Heartman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musky Chunder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chunder 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musky Chunder!