PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vasyl Lomachenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maikl Chendler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chendler has chosen t.i. feat trae tha truth-check this as his entrance music. Maikl Chendler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lomachenko
vs
Chendler

178 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
26
139 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasyl Lomachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maikl Chendler!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chendler's waist but Chendler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lomachenko off to one side.
Chendler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chendler lands a head kick!
Chendler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lomachenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomachenko throws a sloppy head kick and Chendler moves out of range easily.
Lomachenko looks for a takedown but Chendler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasyl Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chendler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chendler throws a head kick that misses.
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches up with Chendler, looking for a takedown. Lomachenko pushes Chendler against the cage but Chendler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Chendler forces Lomachenko back against the cage and clinches.
Chendler gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Lomachenko gets underhooks to prevent Chendler's takedown attempt.
Chendler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lomachenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lomachenko shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lomachenko gets a clinch.

Chendler drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chendler trying to control the position.
Chendler wants to get back to his feet but Lomachenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lomachenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lomachenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chendler looking for submissions off his back.
Chendler looks like he's trying to stand up.

Lomachenko stands up from half guard.
Lomachenko throws a sloppy head kick and Chendler moves out of range easily.
Chendler shoots in looking for a takedown. Lomachenko tries to sprawl out of it but Chendler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lomachenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lomachenko looking to score a takedown here. Chendler is defending well but Lomachenko drives through and ends up in Chendler's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lomachenko drops back looking for a leg! Chendler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chendler manages to kick Lomachenko off! Lomachenko jumps back into Chendler's guard.
Chendler keeping moving, preventing Lomachenko from controlling successfully.
Lomachenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lomachenko looking to pass the guard.

Lomachenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chendler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lomachenko has managed to get both his arms back between Chendler's legs - danger averted.

Chendler looking for a guillotine here but Lomachenko defends easily.
Chendler wants to stand up but Lomachenko is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chendler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there.

Chendler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chendler trying to control the position.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko wants to control from the top but Chendler keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vasyl Lomachenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chendler looks to land a body kick but Lomachenko moved away.
Chendler shoots for a takedown but Lomachenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chendler tries to clinch up but Lomachenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Chendler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chendler swats away the attempt to clinch by Lomachenko.
Chendler shoots for a double leg takedown but Lomachenko sprawls well. He's pushed Chendler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chendler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lomachenko sprawls well. Lomachenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chendler gets slowly back to his feet.
Chendler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vasyl Lomachenko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lomachenko fails to land the takedown.
Lomachenko tries to land a front kick but Chendler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lomachenko throws a sloppy head kick and Chendler moves out of range easily.
Chendler shoots in looking for a takedown. Lomachenko tries to sprawl out of it but Chendler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lomachenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Chendler moves into the clinch successfully.
Chendler trying to stall but Lomachenko improves his position.

Chendler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lomachenko regains guard.
Chendler postures up.
Chendler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chendler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chendler content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maikl Chendler was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chendler misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Chendler tries to sprawl out of it but Lomachenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chendler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chendler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Chendler.
Chendler looks for a takedown but Lomachenko sprawls well.
Vasyl Lomachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maikl Chendler.
Chendler fails with a takedown attempt.
Chendler is breathing heavily.
Lomachenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Chendler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lomachenko drives through and clinches with Chendler against the cage.
Chendler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chendler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Chendler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lomachenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Lomachenko successfully pulls guard.
Lomachenko striking off his back but it's not causing Chendler any problems.
Lomachenko pulls Chendler in to control the position.
Chendler looking to pass the guard.
Lomachenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Vasyl Lomachenko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chendler shoots in for a takedown but Lomachenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Chendler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lomachenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lomachenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chendler's waist but Chendler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lomachenko off to one side.
Lomachenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomachenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chendler tries to clinch but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Maikl Chendler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomachenko moves out of range as Chendler throws a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chendler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chendler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chendler moves in looking to clinch but Lomachenko pushes him off.
Lomachenko shoots in and drives through. Chendler sprawls well.
Lomachenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Chendler sprawls well. He's pushed Lomachenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lomachenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chendler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chendler blocks a head kick by Lomachenko.
Chendler tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomachenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chendler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chendler has a takedown stuffed.
Chendler dives in for a single leg takedown but Lomachenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lomachenko just leaning against Chendler, taking a breather.
Lomachenko wants a takedown.
Chendler stalling in the clinch but Lomachenko improves position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lomachenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chendler uses from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chendler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chendler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko working a defensive guard here.
Chendler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maikl Chendler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Chendler takes the fight into the clinch.
Chendler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lomachenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Chendler manages to get underhooks.
Lomachenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chendler prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasyl Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lomachenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lomachenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Chendler from controlling successfully.
Lomachenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Lomachenko controls Chendler momentarily but Chendler frees himself.
Chendler wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
Chendler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vasyl Lomachenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chendler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chendler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maikl Chendler was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Chendler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lomachenko is fending him off so far but Chendler persists. Nope, Lomachenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Lomachenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Chendler. Chendler gets slowly back to his feet.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Chendler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lomachenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Chendler darts in and clinches Lomachenko up against the cage.
Chendler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lomachenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chendler stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chendler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lomachenko controlling the position well.
Lomachenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chendler trying to control the action but Lomachenko is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomachenko gets back to full guard.
Lomachenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lomachenko, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lomachenko is on top in guard.
Lomachenko trying to control but Chendler is working from the bottom.
Chendler is looking to sweep but instead, Lomachenko has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chendler is trying to stand.

Chendler has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lomachenko is on him like a limpet, forcing Chendler back against the cage.
Chendler wants a takedown.
Chendler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lomachenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chendler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lomachenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Chendler avoids the damage to the body.
Chendler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle.

Lomachenko pulls Chendler into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lomachenko holds on and takes a little breather.

Lomachenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko pulls Chendler in close to prevent any damage.
Chendler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chendler wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
Lomachenko controls Chendler momentarily but Chendler frees himself.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vasyl Lomachenko.
Chendler darts in looking for a takedown but Lomachenko gets double underhooks and turns Chendler into the cage.
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chendler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chendler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lomachenko prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maikl Chendler.
I think Chendler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maikl Chendler!
During a confident post fight interview, Maikl Chendler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.