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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with Killers blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller, which made it look bad.
Miller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Turbo Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chandler is putting a hurting on Miller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Chandler throws a strike aimed at the side of Miller's head but Miller avoids it well.
Chandler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Miller is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chandler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
Chandler working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Miller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler working away.
Chandler working the ground and pound from side control.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler punching from mount but Miller doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chandler controlling from the full mount.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Chandler has a good base and remains in mount.
Chandler working the ground and pound effectively.
Chandler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Miller because Chandler loaded up on that one.
Chandler thowing shots but they're missing.
The referee warns Miller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chandler wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chandler looking to ground and pound but Miller is blocking nicely.
Chandler looking to finish Miller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miller!
Chandler working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Miller slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chandler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chandler has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miller's face.
Chandler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chandler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Chandler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chandler looking to finish with strikes here!
Chandler with good strikes from the mount here!
Chandler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chandler throwing strikes here but Miller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Chandler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler misses the jab.
Miller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chandler.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
Chandler cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chandler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Chandler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Marcus Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler passes to full mount!
Miller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chandler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chandler passes into side control, despite Miller's attempt to control the position.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler wants to control for a moment but Miller uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chandler.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chandler trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Chandler passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Miller wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miller tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Miller slips a jab from Chandler.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller scores with a jab. Chandler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chandler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.
Jeffrey Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chandler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.
Chandler shoots in but no luck this time.
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chandler lands a front kick.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller slips a straight right by Chandler.
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
Chandler throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Chandler slips a jab from Miller.
Jab from Chandler.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Marcus Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chandler.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chandler doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Chandler avoids it.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller scores with a one two! Chandler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Miller lands a head shot.
Chandler is rocked!
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler slips a jab from Miller.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Miller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chandler manages to circle out of the way.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chandler checks a low kick from Miller.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Chandler's head.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Chandler.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller misses with some punches.
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler scores with a nice head shot.
Miller slips a straight right by Chandler.
Jeffrey Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Chandler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
Chandler drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller has his hands on Chandler's head, controlling the position.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chandler scores with a leg kick.
Miller throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Chandler throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Chandler scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!
The defeated Jeffrey Miller had this to say: 'Hugged by a Finnfairy! I need a shower.'.
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energy
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hype
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