PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yermolai Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokoloff comes to the cage accompanied by USS / Yin Yang. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tatton Chantry enters the cage!

Sokoloff
vs
Chantry

189 cm
28
202 lbs
13 - 6 - 2

185 cm
28
219 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent 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 13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Yermolai Sokoloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoloff looks to land a left hand but Chantry moved out of range nicely.
Sokoloff tries to clinch there but Chantry circles away.
Sokoloff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Sokoloff instigates a clinch.
Sokoloff struggles to land a body shot inside as Chantry controls his hands.

Sokoloff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sokoloff wants to clinch.
Yermolai Sokoloff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokoloff throws out a leg kick but Chantry moves out of range and Sokoloff only half commits.
Sokoloff misses with a head kick.
Sokoloff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sokoloff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chantry circles away quickly and effectively.
Chantry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokoloff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sokoloff misses with an uppercut

and Chantry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sokoloff!
My spies in Montreal Fighter's Gym inform me that Chantry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokoloff defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sokoloff is trying to get back to half guard.
Chantry is chipping away with strikes.
Chantry misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sokoloff tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chantry scores with punches from side control.
Chantry in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sokoloff tries to bench press Chantry off him but Chantry keeps the position.
Chantry looks up at the clock and then as Sokoloff takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chantry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chantry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sokoloff works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokoloff is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chantry connects with a nice short shot to Sokoloff's temple.

Chantry is working for a submission of some sort.
Sokoloff taking some punishment here, with Chantry in his half guard.
Chantry trying to mount his opponent but Sokoloff defends it.
Sokoloff is trying to maintain the position but Chantry is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokoloff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chantry stalling away here and it's allowed Sokoloff to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chantry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chantry throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokoloff wants to sweep here but Chantry controlling him for the moment.
Chantry postures up in Sokoloff's guard and throws a big left but Sokoloff blocks it.
Sokoloff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chantry is one step ahead there.
Chantry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chantry distracts Sokoloff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chantry lands a couple of digs.
Sokoloff has momentary wrist control but Chantry slips an elbow through the middle.
Chantry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokoloff is keeping the position for now.
Chantry postures up in Sokoloff's guard and throws a big left but Sokoloff blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff looking to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chantry stands up over Sokoloff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chantry wants to control from the top but Sokoloff keeps moving.
Chantry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokoloff is keeping the position for now.
Chantry wants to control from the top but Sokoloff keeps moving.
Chantry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sokoloff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chantry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokoloff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chantry is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatton Chantry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chantry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sokoloff looks to score with a jab to the body but Chantry is just out of range.
A slow jab from Sokoloff misses its intended target.

Sokoloff rushes Chantry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sokoloff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sokoloff lands a hook that snaps the head of Chantry backwards.
Sokoloff misses with the head strike.
Sokoloff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chantry.
Chantry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sokoloff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chantry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sokoloff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yermolai Sokoloff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatton Chantry.
Sokoloff stops a takedown attempt from Chantry.
Chantry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sokoloff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chantry can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chantry wants a takedown.
Chantry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chantry tries to pull guard but Sokoloff holds him up against the cage and eventually Chantry drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sokoloff lands with a light punch inside.
Sokoloff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sokoloff pushes Chantry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sokoloff can't break the clinch.
Chantry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sokoloff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chantry jumps guard but Sokoloff stands there with Chantry around his waist. Chantry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sokoloff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chantry or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sokoloff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sokoloff pushes Chantry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chantry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sokoloff walks away with a smile on his face. Chantry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sokoloff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokoloff scores with a sloppy right hand. Chantry should have avoided that one.

Sokoloff moves into the clinch successfully.
Chantry tries to pull guard but Sokoloff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Sokoloff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sokoloff misses with a double jab

and Chantry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sokoloff's guard.
Sokoloff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chantry throws an elbow that misses. Sokoloff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chantry's guard. Nice move by Sokoloff!
Sokoloff trying to control the position from guard on top but Chantry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chantry looking for subs off his back but Sokoloff has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sokoloff prevents Chantry from improving his position.
Chantry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chantry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokoloff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokoloff's back!
Sokoloff has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Chantry is persistently looking for the submission but Sokoloff is defending it well.
Sokoloff tries to escape but Chantry has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sokoloff showing good submission defense here.
Sokoloff covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Chantry looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Sokoloff is controlling Chantry 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Chantry is trying to control the position but Sokoloff postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokoloff wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokoloff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sokoloff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chantry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yermolai Sokoloff dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sokoloff tries to close the distance and clinch but Chantry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sokoloff throws a shot from downtown. Chantry moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokoloff throws a series of punches but Chantry avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Sokoloff misses.
A combination from Sokoloff does no damage.
Chantry closes the distance and clinches up with Sokoloff, looking for a takedown. Chantry pushes Sokoloff against the cage but Sokoloff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sokoloff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sokoloff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Chantry counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sokoloff's guard now.
Chantry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sokoloff's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokoloff won't allow Chantry to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff is not content to let Chantry control the position.
Chantry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chantry wants to take a breather but Sokoloff is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chantry wants to work for an arm triangle but Sokoloff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Chantry is working for a kimura but Sokoloff is defending it quite comfortably.
Sokoloff controlling the position for now.
Sokoloff is not content to let Chantry control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Chantry.
Chantry with the ground and pound but Sokoloff uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sokoloff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chantry.
Chantry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chantry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chantry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chantry is standing up over Sokoloff. Sokoloff looks to escape but Chantry dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chantry working the ground and pound from side control.

Chantry goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sokoloff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chantry but great work by Sokoloff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff tries to stand but Chantry is controlling his head.
Chantry is looking for a sweep.
Sokoloff is looking to take a break and control but Chantry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chantry is looking for a sweep.
Sokoloff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chantry to see if he's OK.
Sokoloff is looking to take a break and control but Chantry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chantry tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sokoloff is looking to take a break and control but Chantry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chantry is trying to control Sokoloff's posture but Sokoloff avoids it.
Chantry tries to improve position but can't.
Sokoloff wants to control but Chantry is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokoloff working the body and head with strikes.
Tatton Chantry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chantry tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tatton Chantry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chantry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatton Chantry!
After winning the bout, Tatton Chantry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.