PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Chandler (ranked 4157 p4p, 24493 weight class) and Naser Oric (ranked 478 p4p, 649 weight class). Michael Chandler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chandler
vs
Oric

175 cm
26
165
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
19
163
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naser Oric!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oric sprawls well. Oric wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Oric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oric looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oric on his heels. He'll look to pass Oric's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Oric is keeping the position.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oric looking to control.
Chandler advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oric keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Chandler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Oric is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Chandler!
Michael Chandler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.