PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Chancellor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chancellor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amon Tobin / El Cargo. Lolo Delaroca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Delaroca
vs
Chancellor

168 cm
24
136 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

176 cm
27
145 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lolo Delaroca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron Chancellor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaroca shoots for a double leg takedown but Chancellor sprawls well. He's pushed Delaroca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delaroca throws a lazy right hand but Chancellor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chancellor digs a good body shot into Delaroca's ribs.
Delaroca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Lolo Delaroca has been cut.
Delaroca fails with a takedown attempt.
Chancellor scores with a jab. Delaroca acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Delaroca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chancellor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delaroca.
Chancellor lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chancellor pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Delaroca looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancellor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancellor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delaroca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Delaroca wants to control from the top but Chancellor keeps moving.
Chancellor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chancellor pulls Delaroca in close to prevent any damage.
Delaroca advances position into side control!
Chancellor tries to bench press Delaroca off him but Delaroca keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca with the ground and pound but Chancellor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delaroca is trying to control. Chancellor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Delaroca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Delaroca thows a huge punch but Chancellor dodges it nicely.
Delaroca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chancellor won't allow Delaroca to pass to mount.
Chancellor taking some punishment here, with Delaroca in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaroca trying to pass the guard but Chancellor defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delaroca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chancellor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delaroca.
Chancellor is trying to stand.
Delaroca uses his free foot to push down on Chancellor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chancellor.
Delaroca throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Delaroca landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Delaroca cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca throws a wild left hand from mount and Chancellor manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Chancellor has hold of Delaroca's hands but Delaroca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chancellor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delaroca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delaroca is pressing down on Chancellor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancellor is holding on for now.
Chancellor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chancellor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaroca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chancellor's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaroca working Chancellor over with strikes.
Delaroca wants to take a breather but Chancellor is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolo Delaroca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lolo Delaroca's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Delaroca closes the distance and clinches.
Delaroca looking for a takedown.
Chancellor prevents the takedown attempt.

Chancellor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chancellor lands a nice shot that snaps Delaroca's head back.
Delaroca throws a jab when Chancellor was well out of range.
A punch combination from Delaroca misses.
Delaroca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delaroca shoots in but Chancellor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delaroca takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Delaroca takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chancellor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancellor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delaroca drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chancellor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chancellor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chancellor stuffs the takedown attempt from Delaroca. Delaroca gets slowly back to his feet.
Chancellor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chancellor lands with a shot to the body.
Chancellor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delaroca loads up on a big right hand but Chancellor slips the punch.
Delaroca throws a body punch but Chancellor moves out of range.
Chancellor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chancellor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chancellor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor cracks a nice hook into Delaroca's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chancellor throws a series of punches but Delaroca moves out of range.
Chancellor walks into a jab.
Chancellor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delaroca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chancellor sprawls well. Chancellor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delaroca gets slowly back to his feet.
Chancellor throws a head kick but Delaroca moves out of range.
Delaroca dodges the punch combination from Chancellor.
Chancellor thows a body shot but no joy.
Iron Chancellor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delaroca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chancellor.

Delaroca has closed the distance and engaged Chancellor in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delaroca tries to pull guard but Chancellor holds him up against the cage and eventually Delaroca drops back down to his feet.
Delaroca tries to score a body lock takedown but Chancellor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delaroca is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chancellor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chancellor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Delaroca is keeping busy.
Delaroca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chancellor scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Chancellor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Delaroca.
Chancellor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Chancellor does no damage.
Lolo Delaroca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Delaroca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chancellor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca tries to pull guard but Chancellor holds him up against the cage and eventually Delaroca drops back down to his feet.
Delaroca misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Chancellor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chancellor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chancellor.
Chancellor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Delaroca jumps guard but Chancellor stands there with Delaroca around his waist. Delaroca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Chancellor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chancellor cracks the inside of Delaroca's front leg.
Chancellor lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delaroca 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.
Chancellor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Delaroca.
Chancellor scores with a leg kick.
Delaroca loads up on a big right hand but Chancellor slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Chancellor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lolo Delaroca's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Delaroca shoots in but no luck this time.
Delaroca fails with a takedown attempt.

Delaroca darts in and clinches Chancellor up against the cage.
Chancellor can't find room to land a body shot as Delaroca controls the action.
Chancellor prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delaroca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Delaroca wants the takedown. Chancellor is fighting it off but Delaroca persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chancellor's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delaroca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delaroca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Delaroca lands a couple of digs.
Chancellor wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delaroca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delaroca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delaroca throws an elbow that misses. Chancellor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delaroca's guard. Nice move by Chancellor!

Delaroca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chancellor is aware though and is defending well.
Delaroca wants to sweep but no luck.
Chancellor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delaroca keeping full guard, as Chancellor tries to pass.

Chancellor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delaroca 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.
Chancellor won't allow Delaroca to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Delaroca is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delaroca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancellor pushes down on Delaroca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Delaroca is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delaroca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancellor pulls his head out easily.
Delaroca is looking for a sweep. Chancellor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Delaroca looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Delaroca looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca trying to get back to full guard but Chancellor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Delaroca is looking to improve his position but Chancellor isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolo Delaroca clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lolo Delaroca's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Delaroca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chancellor counters with an outside leg kick.
Delaroca moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Delaroca clinches with his opponent.
Delaroca fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delaroca working aggressively here.
Delaroca tries to pull guard but Chancellor won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chancellor lands with a short shot to the head.
Chancellor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chancellor is pressed up against the cage. Delaroca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chancellor down to the mat. Chancellor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chancellor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chancellor catches Delaroca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chancellor scores with a jab. Delaroca acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chancellor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chancellor scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca misses with a body shot.
Delaroca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Delaroca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Chancellor.
Iron Chancellor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delaroca tries to move into range but Chancellor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Delaroca is rocked!
Chancellor cracks Delaroca on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Delaroca falls backwards against the cage. Chancellor follows up with more strikes that drop Delaroca to his knees. Chancellor keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Delaroca! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Chancellor!
Iron Chancellor is the new bantamweight champion!