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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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159 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
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152 lbs
25 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Yossarian!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yossarian swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Yossarian misses.
Chandler avoids a kick to the body.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Yossarian closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Yossarian.
Yossarian has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Yossarian lands a left hand.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
Yossarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Yossarian has Chandler pressed against the cage, preventing Chandler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Yossarian tries to land a leg kick but Chandler saw it coming and moves away.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yossarian.
Chandler slips under a jab from Yossarian.
Chandler throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Yossarian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yossarian ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yossarian throws out a leg kick but Chandler moves out of range and Yossarian only half commits.
A left lands for Chandler.
Yossarian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chandler is trying to defend but Yossarian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yossarian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chandler wants to control but Yossarian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yossarian working Chandler over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yossarian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yossarian's back!
Chandler avoiding Yossarian 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yossarian manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chandler's guard. Nice work there by Yossarian.
Yossarian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Yossarian from controlling successfully.
Yossarian won't allow Chandler to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Chandler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yossarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yossarian wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard.
Chandler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yossarian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Yossarian controlling him for the moment.
Yossarian wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler seems keen to control Yossarian's posture.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chandler trying to control but Yossarian is working from the bottom.
Yossarian has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Yossarian is retaining full guard.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler trying to control but Yossarian is working from the bottom.
Yossarian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yossarian wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Yossarian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yossarian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chandler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yossarian looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Chandler misses with a hook. Yossarian ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Chandler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Yossarian's head back.
Yossarian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Yossarian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Yossarian blocks a jab.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Yossarian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yossarian misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yossarian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yossarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Yossarian looks to land a body kick but Chandler moved away.
Yossarian looks to land a body kick but Chandler moved away.
Yossarian throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Yossarian throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian lands with an uppercut that bounces Chandler off the cage and back into range.
Yossarian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yossarian throws a front kick that sends Chandler stumbling back into the cage.
Yossarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yossarian motions for Chandler to come forward. Yossarian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler throws a hook but Yossarian avoids it easily.
Chandler takes one on the button.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Yossarian moved out of range nicely.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Yossarian moved out of range.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
and Yossarian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Yossarian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yossarian swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yossarian. Yossarian obviously looking to wear him down.
Yossarian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Yossarian's head but Yossarian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yossarian misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian scores with a spinning back kick!
Chandler slips a straight right by Yossarian.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Yossarian manages to avoid it.
Chandler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yossarian wants to land a leg kick but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler slips under a jab from Yossarian.
Yossarian avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Chandler moves out of range as Yossarian throws a body kick.
Yossarian moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yossarian.
Yossarian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Yossarian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chandler. Chandler obviously looking to wear him down.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yossarian tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yossarian misses with a leg kick.
Chandler throws a body punch but Yossarian moves out of range.
Yossarian slips a jab from Chandler.
Yossarian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yossarian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Yossarian saw that one coming.
Chandler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yossarian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yossarian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yossarian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yossarian connects with a solid leg kick.
Yossarian closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yossarian.
Yossarian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Yossarian.
Yossarian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler gets underhooks to prevent Yossarian's takedown attempt.
Yossarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Yossarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yossarian misses with the head strike.
Yossarian lands with a right to the head.
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!
Yossarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
John Yossarian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yossarian tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Yossarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chandler tries to break free but Yossarian pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yossarian blocks an uppercut.
Yossarian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yossarian moves out of range of the strikes.
Yossarian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yossarian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab.
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yossarian slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Yossarian there.
Yossarian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yossarian tries a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Yossarian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chandler under the eye.
Chandler is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yossarian misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Chandler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Yossarian. Those never looked like landing.
Yossarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Yossarian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Yossarian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Yossarian's shoulder, as Yossarian tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.
Chandler looks to land a body kick but Yossarian moved away.
Yossarian defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Yossarian misses with a few strikes there.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Yossarian's shoulder, as Yossarian tries to avoid the shot.
Yossarian connects with a solid leg kick.
Chandler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yossarian's hands.
Yossarian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chandler takes one on the button.
Chandler cracks Yossarian with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Yossarian closes the distance and clinches up with Chandler, looking for a takedown. Yossarian pushes Chandler against the cage but Chandler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Yossarian swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Yossarian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Yossarian.
Yossarian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chandler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yossarian lands an overhand right.
Chandler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yossarian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yossarian moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Yossarian throws a counter combo.
Yossarian ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Good leg kick by Chandler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yossarian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chandler is able to avoid easily.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Yossarian lands a nice looking body shot.
Chandler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yossarian darts in looking for a takedown but Chandler gets double underhooks and turns Yossarian into the cage.
Yossarian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Yossarian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Yossarian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yossarian misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yossarian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler feints and then cracks Yossarian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yossarian down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for Chandler.
Chandler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yossarian is out of range and Chandler settles back down.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Yossarian's head back.
Yossarian throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yossarian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yossarian moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Yossarian.
Yossarian takes one on the button.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Yossarian saw that one coming.
Yossarian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yossarian is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Chandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Yossarian shoots in looking for a takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl out of it but Yossarian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chandler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Yossarian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yossarian.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Yossarian's shoulder, as Yossarian tries to avoid the shot.
Yossarian moves into the clinch successfully.
Yossarian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler scores with a shoulder strike.
John Yossarian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yossarian blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
A bit of stalling here from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yossarian has Chandler pressed against the cage, preventing Chandler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yossarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chandler wants to get back to striking at distance but Yossarian won't allow it.
Marcus Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Yossarian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
and Yossarian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Chandler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yossarian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chandler defends it nicely.
Yossarian shoots for a double leg takedown but Chandler sprawls well. He's pushed Yossarian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yossarian 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Yossarian!
A victorious John Yossarian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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