PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chantry
vs
Jones

185 cm
29
219 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

199 cm
28
221 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Jones!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones punishes Chantry's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a right hand that misses

and Chantry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chantry.
Chantry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chantry slips nicely into half guard.
Chantry wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chantry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chantry 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is controlling Chantry's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chantry wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to control but Chantry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chantry seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Chantry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chantry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Chantry sits in half guard.
Chantry working the head and body with strikes.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chantry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chantry throws a big right hand that misses.
Chantry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chantry is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chantry throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Chantry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chantry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chantry wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chantry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Chantry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chantry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chantry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chantry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Jones.

Chantry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chantry showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Chantry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.

Chantry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chantry is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chantry is one step ahead there.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chantry's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatton Chantry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chantry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chantry gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Chantry tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chantry slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry avoids the body shot from Jones.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chantry.
Andre Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chantry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chantry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatton Chantry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to bum rush Chantry with a series of wild strikes but Chantry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chantry defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chantry was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chantry in his tracks.
Andre Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chantry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones is controlling Chantry's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chantry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chantry postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Chantry wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Chantry is working hard here to advance position.
Tatton Chantry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chantry is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.

Chantry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chantry looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Chantry wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chantry is trying to get back to full guard.
Chantry trying to control here.
Jones wants to take a breather but Chantry is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tatton Chantry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Chantry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chantry somewhat.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chantry.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chantry.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Chantry counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Chantry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chantry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatton Chantry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a hook

so Chantry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones controlling Chantry's posture.
Chantry cracks Jones with a solid left hand.

Chantry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chantry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chantry.
Chantry throws a big elbow that misses.
Chantry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chantry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chantry slips nicely into half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chantry is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Chantry.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Chantry wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chantry is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Chantry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chantry.
Chantry won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Chantry wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Chantry landing with the ground and pound.
Chantry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones is pulling down on Chantry's head. It's preventing any offense from Chantry, at least for the moment.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Chantry from controlling successfully.
Jones is controlling Chantry's posture.
Chantry is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Chantry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chantry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Chantry is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chantry scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tatton Chantry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chantry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatton Chantry!
A relieved looking Tatton Chantry thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.