PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Leon has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Chandler
vs
Leon

190 cm
24
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Leon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon throws a head kick that misses.
Leon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chandler works over Leon's head and body with a nice combination.
Leon throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.

Chandler moves into range and clinches up with Leon.

Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leon tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
Leon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Chandler as Leon shoots in.
Leon tries to clinch
and Chandler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Leon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like George Leon has been cut.
Chandler scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chandler moves into the clinch.
Leon wants a takedown.
Chris Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Leon.
Chandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chandler has Leon pushed against the cage.
Leon is trying to maintain a safe position but Chandler gets an underhook and turns Leon into the cage.
Chandler leaning his opponent against the cage.

Chandler manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon fails with the takedown.

Chandler darts in and clinches Leon up against the cage.
Chandler stalls.

Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chandler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Leon.
Leon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Chandler drives through and clinches with Leon against the cage.
Chandler has Leon pushed against the cage.
Leon wants to take the fight to the mat but Chandler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Leon looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Leon looks winded!
Chandler tries to clinch but Leon is having none of it.
Leon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chandler sprawls well. Chandler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leon gets slowly back to his feet.
Chandler looks to land a combination but Leon avoids it well.
Leon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chandler.
Chandler stuns Leon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Chandler has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler stalling.
Leon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chandler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chandler lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chris Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leon throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Leon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chandler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Chandler closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chandler controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Leon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chandler moves into range and clinches up with Leon.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chandler tries to land knees in the clinch but Leon avoids the damage to the body.

Chandler breaks the clinch.
Leon shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Leon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Leon looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.

Chandler moves into range and clinches up with Leon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler prevents the takedown attempt.
Chris Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Leon.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leon.
Leon is breathing heavily.

Chandler has taken the fight to the clinch.

Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Chandler forces Leon back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Chandler manages to break the clinch.

Chandler takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Leon tries to score a body lock takedown but Chandler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leon tries to score with a low kick but Chandler moves his leg out of the way.

Chandler moves into range and clinches up with Leon.
Leon goes for a takedown attempt but Chandler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leon tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
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 has Leon up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon avoids the elbow strike from Chandler, against the cage.

Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chris Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Chandler as Leon shoots in.

Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Leon in a clinch.

Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.

Chandler breaks the clinch.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leon swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Chandler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Leon pulls Chandler into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to get up but he can't break Leon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leon can do to turn this around?
Leon working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Chandler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Leon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Chandler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chris Chandler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chandler just leaning against Leon, taking a breather.

Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler jabs Leon right on the nose. Leon blinks but takes it well.
Chandler tries to clinch there but Leon circles away.
Leon tries to clinch up

and Chandler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chandler slows down the pace here.
Chandler gets underhooks to prevent Leon's takedown attempt.
Chandler tries to land knees in the clinch but Leon avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chandler.

Chandler breaks the clinch.
Leon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chandler tries to clinch up but Leon circles away and keeps his distance.
Leon is looking to clinch.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leon misses with a series of wild punches.
Leon fails to land the takedown.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Chandler rushes Leon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Chandler gets a clinch.
Chandler taking a breather.

Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leon throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Chandler tries to clinch but Leon moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chandler tries to land knees in the clinch but Leon avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Chandler on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Leon moves out of range.
Leon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chandler avoids it really well and circles away.
Chris Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Leon.
Leon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chandler but Chandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leon shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Chandler instigates a clinch.
Leon tries to pull guard but Chandler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chandler is fending him off so far but Leon persists. Nope, Chandler circles away and we're back to standing.

Chandler gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Chandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler is looking to wear down Leon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leon fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chandler darts in and clinches Leon up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Chandler!