PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 291 p4p, 2878 weight class) and Lawson Chandler (ranked 47 p4p, 415 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Paa
vs
Chandler

187 cm
26
217
19 - 5 - 0

203 cm
26
210
7 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lawson Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Paa does it's job there.
Paa misses with a right hand
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Paa fails with a takedown attempt.
Paa shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.

Paa clinches.

Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
Paa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paa is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.

Paa drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Paa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Chandler has clasped his hands together around Paa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler wants to control but Paa is keeping him busy.
Paa wants to control but Chandler postures up.
Chandler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee asks Chandler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chandler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paa gets back to half guard.
Paa is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler is keen to just control but Paa is a slippery customer.

Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Paa looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Paa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chandler passes into side control!
Paa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Paa is looking for a sweep.
Paa can't do much from the bottom here.
Chandler trying to control the position but Paa is working away.
Paa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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.
Chandler controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Paa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler working away.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Paa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Paa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Paa.
Paa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paa lands a jab to the nose.

Paa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chandler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paa trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
Chandler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paa off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa tries to break free.
Paa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chandler tries to get the hooks in deep but Paa pushed the leg off.
Chandler keeps control of the position easily here as Paa tries to buck him off.
Paa just trying to survive but Chandler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa is really stuck here.
Paa is working hard here to advance position.
Paa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chandler.
Paa is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler biding his time, controlling Paa.
Chandler gets his hands free as Paa looks to control.
Paa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Good control from Chandler.
Paa is trying to break free.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler tries to get the hooks in deep but Paa pushed the leg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Paa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chandler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Paa tries to roll but Chandler sticks to his back.
Lawson Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paa prevents Chandler from getting a body triangle.
Paa trying to control the hands but Chandler won't let him.
Chandler controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Paa scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Paa gets the takedown into side control.
Chandler wants to control but Paa postures up.

Paa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chandler being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler holds on to Paa's head and controls the position momentarily.
Paa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chandler's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chandler, who protects the arm well.
Chandler is trying to control Paa's posture but Paa avoids it.

Paa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chandler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paa's guard! Nice work there by Chandler!
Chandler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chandler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paa is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chandler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chandler controlling from mount.
Paa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chandler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paa is squirming around, avoiding Chandler's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paa wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Paa is looking to improve his position but Chandler isn't that keen on the idea.
Chandler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paa is squirming around, avoiding Chandler's attempts to control the action.
Paa wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.
Paa tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lawson Chandler.
I've got Chandler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawson Chandler!
Lawson Chandler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.