PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatton Chantry had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Chantry
vs
Ballardo

185 cm
28
219 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

188 cm
28
219 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballardo lands with a nice combination. Chantry backs away looking to recover.
Ballardo misses with a two punch combination.
Chantry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ballardo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chantry scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Ballardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vassago Ballardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Ballardo.
Ballardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Chantry circles away.
Ballardo throws a hook but Chantry avoids it easily.
Chantry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ballardo as he avoids it easily.
Chantry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chantry dives in for a single leg takedown but Ballardo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatton Chantry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chantry blocking some punches.
Chantry blocking some punches.
Ballardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chantry blocks a body shot from Ballardo.
Chantry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chantry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ballardo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chantry avoids the body shot from Ballardo.
No joy there for Ballardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chantry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ballardo moves to clinch but Chantry breaks away

and Chantry counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ballardo's guard now.
Ballardo is adopting a defensive guard.
Ballardo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Chantry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chantry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ballardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vassago Ballardo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ballardo throws a head kick but Chantry moves out of range.
Ballardo connects with a high kick.
Chantry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ballardo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chantry shoots in but Ballardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ballardo misses with a body shot.
Chantry 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.
Ballardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ballardo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ballardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chantry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ballardo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chantry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ballardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ballardo thumps Chantry with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chantry.
Ballardo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ballardo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ballardo misses with a hook.
Ballardo misses with a combination

and Chantry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballardo has control of Chantry's left arm, preventing Chantry from doing any damage.
Chantry wants to pass the guard but Ballardo is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Chantry has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo controlling the position.
Ballardo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chantry is controlling him.
Ballardo pulls Chantry in close to prevent any damage.

Vassago Ballardo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chantry fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chantry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vassago Ballardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chantry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ballardo works over Chantry's head and body with a nice combination.
Chantry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ballardo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chantry's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chantry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ballardo.

Ballardo clinches up against the cage.
Chantry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ballardo smiles and moves away.

Ballardo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ballardo trying to control the position but instead, Chantry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballardo into the cage.
Ballardo lands a damaging elbow.
Ballardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Chantry is rocked!

Tatton Chantry's cut is getting worse.
Ballardo dips a shoulder and cracks Chantry with a mighty uppercut! Chantry falls back against the cage and Ballardo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chantry is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ballardo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vassago Ballardo!
After winning the bout, Vassago Ballardo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.