PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalmin Maltusuri (ranked 3583 p4p, 427 weight class) and Jack Chandler (ranked 4269 p4p, 484 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chandler's choice of entrance music: Led Zeppelin - When the levee breaks. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Maltusuri
vs
Chandler

186 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalmin Maltusuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maltusuri jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maltusuri blocks a jab.
Maltusuri is looking for a counter combo.
Chandler throws a hook but Maltusuri blocks it.
Maltusuri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maltusuri.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Maltusuri's shoulder, as Maltusuri tries to avoid the shot.
Maltusuri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Maltusuri ducks down to avoid it.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Maltusuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Kalmin Maltusuri has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltusuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Maltusuri with an uppercut!
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maltusuri on the side of the head.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Maltusuri's defenses.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler throws a low kick, looking for Maltusuri's leg but Maltusuri calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maltusuri misses the target.
Maltusuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chandler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maltusuri looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maltusuri on the side of the head.
Jack Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Maltusuri takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltusuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Maltusuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Maltusuri counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Maltusuri saw that one coming.
Chandler connects with the punch.
Maltusuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chandler lands a jab to the head.
Chandler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Maltusuri moves away from the strike by Chandler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maltusuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maltusuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Chandler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maltusuri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Maltusuri misses.
Maltusuri misses the jab.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Maltusuri avoids it easily.
Chandler jabs Maltusuri right on the nose. Maltusuri blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler scores with a jab.

Kalmin Maltusuri's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maltusuri. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Maltusuri blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maltusuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri misses with a wild body shot.
Maltusuri slips a jab from Chandler.
Maltusuri lands a right hook to the body.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maltusuri counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maltusuri works Chandler's body with a nice hook.
Maltusuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chandler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maltusuri lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maltusuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
That's time! Maltusuri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler thows a leg kick but Maltusuri checks it
and Maltusuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maltusuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Maltusuri checks it.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maltusuri.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltusuri lands a jab to the head.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Chandler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maltusuri jabs at Chandler's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltusuri throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maltusuri is able to avoid easily.
Maltusuri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maltusuri.
A little feinted left hand from Maltusuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Chandler misses
and Maltusuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maltusuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Maltusuri slips the punch.
Maltusuri looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Maltusuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Maltusuri's head.
Chandler scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltusuri looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maltusuri doesn't seem phased though.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Maltusuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maltusuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
and Maltusuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maltusuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Maltusuri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Maltusuri's shoulder, as Maltusuri tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Maltusuri's shoulder, as Maltusuri tries to avoid the shot.
Maltusuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maltusuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maltusuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Maltusuri misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Maltusuri avoids it easily.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Maltusuri thuds his right hand into Chandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maltusuri manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler scores with a jab.

Kalmin Maltusuri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chandler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Maltusuri.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maltusuri counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maltusuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
Maltusuri walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.
Maltusuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmin Maltusuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maltusuri as he avoids it easily.
Maltusuri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kalmin Maltusuri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maltusuri has time to react.
Maltusuri misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Maltusuri. No joy for Chandler on that attempt.
Maltusuri misses the shot to the body.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maltusuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Maltusuri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maltusuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maltusuri under the eye.
Maltusuri avoids the body shot from Chandler.
An attempted straight right counter from Maltusuri misses the target.
Chandler takes a swing at Maltusuri's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler blocks a jab.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
It looked like Maltusuri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a right hand
letting Maltusuri counter with a right hand.
Maltusuri blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maltusuri.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Maltusuri moves away and avoids it.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Maltusuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltusuri staying out of range there.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Maltusuri seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Maltusuri's head back.
Maltusuri checks a leg kick nicely.
Maltusuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Maltusuri moved out of range nicely.
Maltusuri ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.

Jeez, Kalmin Maltusuri's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maltusuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler cracks Maltusuri with an open hand slap.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maltusuri on the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kalmin Maltusuri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Chandler!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Chandler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.