PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalashoka Shishunaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shishunaga
vs
Chandler

180 cm
37
158 lbs
38 - 18 - 1

175 cm
32
159 lbs
33 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction
Milwaukee's Best 160

Bullet Proof System

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 38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalashoka Shishunaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Chandler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a body kick that misses
and Shishunaga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shishunaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shishunaga ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Shishunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Shishunaga moved out of range nicely.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Shishunaga's head back.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Shishunaga checks it.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shishunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shishunaga's sensitive parts.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Shishunaga.
Chandler thinks about the counter body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shishunaga.
Chandler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler connects with a nice looking jab.
Shishunaga scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shishunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chandler's hands.
Shishunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Shishunaga gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Shishunaga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Shishunaga is out of range.
Shishunaga lands a right hook to the body.
Chandler thows a body kick. Shishunaga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shishunaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Shishunaga stuffs the takedown.
Shishunaga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kalashoka Shishunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Chandler.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Shishunaga's head but Shishunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shishunaga throws a chopping leg kick but Chandler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler throws a lazy body kick
and Shishunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler delivers a nice body kick.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Shishunaga slips the punch.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Shishunaga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chandler really felt that one!
Chandler stuns Shishunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shishunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Shishunaga throwing a counter right hand but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Shishunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shishunaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shishunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shishunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shishunaga throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Shishunaga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga checks a low kick from Chandler.
Chandler tries to move into range but Shishunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shishunaga takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Shishunaga.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shishunaga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shishunaga ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Shishunaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chandler just manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Chandler coming out on top.
Shishunaga checks a leg kick.
Chandler throws a leg kick
and Shishunaga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Shishunaga's shoulder, as Shishunaga tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Chandler.
Chandler thows a leg kick but Shishunaga checks it
and Shishunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler misses the jab.
Chandler cracks the inside of Shishunaga's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shishunaga slips a straight right by Chandler.

Chandler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shishunaga did well to prevent Chandler getting side control.
Chandler is stalling here. Shishunaga is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chandler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shishunaga has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shishunaga tries to stand but Chandler is controlling his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Chandler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler tries to score with a low kick but Shishunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Shishunaga tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shishunaga.
Shishunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shishunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Shishunaga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shishunaga continues to drive forward.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Shishunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. Shishunaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shishunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shishunaga digs a good hook to Chandler's body.
Chandler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shishunaga quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler throwing shots but Shishunaga is blocking nicely.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shishunaga reverses the position - he's now on top in Chandler's guard.
Shishunaga stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Shishunaga trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Shishunaga is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Shishunaga tries to stand but Chandler is controlling from the bottom.

Shishunaga drops back looking for a leg! Chandler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chandler manages to kick Shishunaga off! Shishunaga jumps back into Chandler's guard.
Chandler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looking to control.
Shishunaga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chandler's guard.
Shishunaga trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chandler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Shishunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Shishunaga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler advances to half guard.
Shishunaga looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Chandler there.
Shishunaga regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chandler.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Shishunaga wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shishunaga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shishunaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Shishunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shishunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shishunaga is looking to wear down Chandler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chandler swings for the body but Shishunaga moves out of range.
Chandler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shishunaga. Shishunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Shishunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shishunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chandler can pounce on him.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shishunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Shishunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler throws a quick inside leg kick.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Shishunaga counters with a good low kick that Chandler was not able to check.
Shishunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shishunaga.
A leg kick checked by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Shishunaga throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Chandler misses.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Shishunaga tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shishunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shishunaga throwing a counter right hand but Chandler manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler lands a right hook to the body.
Chandler walks into a straight right hand from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler throws a leg kick that misses.
Chandler with a nice cross.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Chandler shoots in but Shishunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shishunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Shishunaga sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Shishunaga misses the target.
Kalashoka Shishunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Chandler.
Chandler thows a body kick. Shishunaga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Shishunaga's head back.
Shishunaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shishunaga throws a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Shishunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shishunaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chandler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shishunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Shishunaga ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler wants to land a leg kick but Shishunaga is out of range.
Shishunaga lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shishunaga swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Kalashoka Shishunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shishunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler lunges at Shishunaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shishunaga's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Chandler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shishunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shishunaga throws a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Shishunaga defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Shishunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Chandler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shishunaga is out of range and Chandler settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shishunaga throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Shishunaga misses with a low kick.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shishunaga's sensitive parts.
Chandler lands a right hook to the body.
Chandler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shishunaga's calf.
Shishunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shishunaga motions for Chandler to come forward. Shishunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shishunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
A counter left hand to the body from Shishunaga misses its target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chandler, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Chandler.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Shishunaga moved out of range.
Shishunaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shishunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shishunaga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler thumps Shishunaga with a low kick.
Shishunaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shishunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shishunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shishunaga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Chandler gets the takedown into side control.
Chandler tries to move to full mount but Shishunaga actually manages to regain half guard.
Shishunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler trying to mount his opponent but Shishunaga defends it.
Marcus Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shishunaga works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chandler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!