Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Chandler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Xiii misses.
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Xiii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiii.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Xiii blocks the body kick.
Chandler throws a hook but Xiii avoids it easily.
Xiii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chandler scores with a push kick.
Xiii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chandler lands with an overhand left.
Xiii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xiii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chandler - the referee stops the clock and Xiii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chandler. Xiii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Chandler is looking to slow Xiii down with leg kicks.
Xiii misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler slips a straight right by Xiii.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Xiii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Xiii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chandler misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been hearing reports that Xiii has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Xiii moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Chandler cracks Xiii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chandler.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a nice looking jab.
Chandler throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Xiii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Xiii misses
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiii misses with a straight left.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xiii throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A cross from Chandler lands.
Xiii ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.
Xiii checks the leg kick.
Chandler throws a low kick, looking for Xiii's leg but Xiii calmly moves out of range.
Xiii is looking to counter punch.
Xiii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiii throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiii is just out of range.
Chandler lands the left hand.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chandler misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xiii or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad. #T3#
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiii throws a sloppy body shot
and Chandler counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
Xiii misses with a body shot.
Chandler lands the left hand.
Xiii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiii fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiii throws an off balance right hand
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Xiii scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiii is looking to counter punch.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Xiii moves away and avoids it.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiii. That did some damage!
Xiii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chandler throws a low kick but Xiii avoids it.
Xiii looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Xiii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiii on the side of the head.
Chandler throws a low kick but Xiii moves out of range easily.
Xiii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Xiii punishes Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Chandler.
Xiii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiii shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xiii on the side of the head.
Chandler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xiii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiii.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Xiii 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.
Xiii lands a high kick!
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Marcus Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xiii slips under a jab from Chandler.
Xiii tries a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Xiii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiii throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler keeps Xiii at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiii.
Chandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xiii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chandler has time to react.
Chandler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii scores with a shot to the body.
Xiii throws a low kick, looking for Chandler's leg but Chandler calmly moves out of range.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler throws a body kick that misses.
Xiii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chandler just manages to avoid it.
Chandler throws a jab when Xiii was well out of range.
Xiii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chandler manages to circle out of the way.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Xiii off balance momentarily.
Xiii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Chandler.
Chandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiii momentarily. #T2#
Xiii moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Chandler.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Chandler misses with a leg kick
and Xiii counters with a nice uppercut.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Chandler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xiii if he has to take too many more of those.
Chandler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chandler. That's going to slow Xiii down.
Chandler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xiii counters with a nice uppercut.
Chandler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xiii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chandler's hands.
Chandler tests Xiii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiii throws a leg kick that misses.
Chandler throws a leg kick which misses Xiii's front leg but catches the back leg as Xiii tries to avoid it.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiii misses with a body shot.
Chandler slips under a jab.#T3#
Chandler avoids the body shot from Xiii.
Xiii feints and then cracks Chandler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chandler down.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiii. That snapped Chandler's head back.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Xiii feinted with a counter takedown.
Chandler throws a lazy body kick
and Xiii counters with a straight right hand.
Xiii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chandler sprawls and moves away.
Xiii lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiii walks into a left hand.
Xiii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler tries a low kick but Xiii avoids it.
Chandler lands a right hook to the body.
Xiii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Xiii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chandler slips a straight right by Xiii.#T4#
Chandler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xiii lands with a straight right. Chandler didn't see that one coming.
Chandler throws out a leg kick but Xiii moves out of range and Chandler only half commits.
Xiii takes one to the chin there.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xiii's head.
Chandler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Xiii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chandler did well to prevent Xiii getting side control.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chandler.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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! Xiii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chandler.
Chandler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chandler feints and then cracks Xiii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiii down.
Xiii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xiii doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a high kick.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Xiii.
Xiii moves away from the strike by Chandler.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiii misses the target.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiii. #T1#
Xiii misses with a head kick.
Xiii misses with a head kick.
Chandler slips a straight right by Xiii.
Xiii looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Chandler.
Chandler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Xiii's body. Xiii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Xiii is out of range.
Xiii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Xiii misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chandler. That's going to slow Xiii down.
Chandler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Xiii. Xiii gets slowly back to his feet.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Chandler cracks the inside of Xiii's front leg.
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiii connects with a single shot there.
Xiii checks a leg kick.
That kick from Xiii tenderised Chandler's leg. Chandler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiii checks a leg kick nicely.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler slips under a jab.
A low kick from Chandler misses
and Xiii counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Xiii to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Xiii's body. Xiii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler checks a low kick from Xiii.
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Xiii throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Chandler lands a front kick.
Xiii loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Wedge Xiii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiii is looking to land body kicks.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
A jab from Xiii does it's job there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chandler!
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chandler.
Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Xiii tries to work over Chandler's front leg with a kick but Chandler checks it.
Chandler scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Xiii.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiii looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Xiii throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Xiii had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chandler.
Xiii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chandler lands a head kick!
Chandler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
Xiii moves out of range as Chandler throws a body kick.
Xiii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xiii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiii drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler is looking to land body kicks.
Xiii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chandler. That's going to slow Xiii down.

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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Taggart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taggart throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
And Chandler responds with a good body kick, but Taggart manages to step out the way in time.
Chandler thuds his shin into the meat of Taggart's side.
Taggart feints a jab promting Chandler to slip. Taggart then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chandler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler slips under a jab from Taggart.
Taggart cracks the inside of Chandler's front leg.
The crowd cheers as Taggart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chandler doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Taggart.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Taggart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taggart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taggart delivers a nice body kick.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
Taggart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taggart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chandler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chandler walks into a straight right hand from Taggart.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
Taggart misses with a looping right.#T1#
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taggart scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one.
Chandler throws a hook but Taggart blocks it.
Taggart misses the shot to the body.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Taggart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taggart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler misses with a leg kick
and Taggart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taggart scores with a kick to the body.
Chandler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taggart looks for the body kick but Chandler saw that one coming.
Taggart looks to land a body kick but Chandler moved away.
Chandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Taggart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taggart throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taggart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chandler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Taggart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taggart throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Taggart ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taggart lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily.
Taggart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taggart misses with a low kick.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Taggart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taggart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chandler lands a right hook to the body.
Taggart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taggart tries to work over Chandler's front leg with a kick but Chandler checks it.
Chandler blocks a leg kick.
Taggart misses the jab.
Chandler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Taggart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taggart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taggart misses with a head kick. #T3#
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler blocks a low kick nicely.
Taggart loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Taggart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Taggart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taggart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taggart lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Taggart.
Chandler only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Taggart connects with a leg kick. Chandler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Taggart saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Taggart.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Taggart moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Taggart blocks the low kick.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler defending well as Taggart loads up on a big left hand.
Taggart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler scores with the left hand. Taggart knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Taggart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taggart throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Taggart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Taggart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taggart.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Taggart lands a nice looking body shot.
Taggart slips under a jab from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Taggart counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Taggart moved away.
Taggart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Taggart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chandler's sensitive parts.
Taggart lunges at Chandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chandler's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Taggart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chandler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taggart ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Chandler lands.
Taggart connects with an inside leg kick.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Taggart.
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taggart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler throws out a leg kick but Taggart moves out of range and Chandler only half commits.
Chandler checks a leg kick nicely.
Taggart tries to score with a low kick but Chandler moves his leg out of the way.
Chandler thows a leg kick but Taggart checks it
and Taggart counters with a good low kick that Chandler was not able to check.
Cole Taggart is winning the standup battle so far.
Taggart moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Taggart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taggart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chandler backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taggart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chandler checks a leg kick.
Chandler throws a low kick, looking for Taggart's leg but Taggart calmly moves out of range.
Chandler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taggart throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away.#T1#
Chandler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taggart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taggart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Chandler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Taggart has got the better of the exchanges.
Taggart scores with a hook.
Taggart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taggart throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taggart throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away.
Taggart scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taggart.
Chandler slips a jab from Taggart.
Taggart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chandler.
Taggart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Taggart is looking for a counter combo.
Chandler blocks a jab.
A big right from Chandler misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taggart to score with a decent uppercut.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Taggart is out of range.
Taggart looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chandler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Chandler blocks the leg kick.
Taggart drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taggart ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Taggart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taggart misses with a leg kick
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Chandler.
Chandler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taggart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Taggart misses with a head kick.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taggart was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taggart connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Taggart blocks the leg kick.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Taggart blocks a leg kick.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Taggart is out of range. #T3#
A left lands for Chandler.
Taggart throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Chandler.
Chandler throws a low kick, looking for Taggart's leg but Taggart calmly moves out of range.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taggart.
Taggart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taggart tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chandler misses with a leg kick.
Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Taggart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taggart. That's going to slow Chandler down.
Taggart defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Taggart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chandler.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taggart.
Chandler cracks Taggart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taggart scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taggart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Chandler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taggart lands a jab to Chandler's midsection.
Chandler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taggart.#T4#
Taggart throws a solid leg kick but Chandler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taggart.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taggart, as that shot connected.
Taggart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
Taggart looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Taggart avoids it with no problem.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taggart misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Taggart.
Taggart slips under a jab from Chandler.
Chandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Taggart's head.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taggart blocks a jab.
Taggart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A solid body kick from Taggart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taggart misses with a hook.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taggart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taggart fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler thumps Taggart with a low kick.
A big left from Chandler misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Chandler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taggart. Taggart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taggart throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
Chandler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taggart blocks a jab.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taggart lands a jab to the head.
Taggart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chandler tries a quick counter leg kick but Taggart is wise to it.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Taggart is looking to land body kicks.
Taggart misses with a low kick.
Taggart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Taggart tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taggart throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Taggart is looking to land body kicks.
Chandler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Taggart blocks the low kick.
A jab lands there for Chandler.#T1#
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taggart.
Taggart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taggart throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Taggart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taggart with a body shot.
Taggart throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Taggart checks it.
Taggart misses with a low kick.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taggart was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Taggart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taggart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chandler checks it well.
Chandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taggart with a body shot.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Chandler is looking to slow Taggart down with leg kicks.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taggart counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chandler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Taggart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chandler's head backwards.
Taggart slips under a jab from Chandler.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler misses with a head kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taggart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
Taggart moves out of range as Chandler throws a body kick.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Chandler.
Chandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chandler checks a low kick from Taggart.
Chandler throws a push kick but Taggart slaps the foot to one side.
Taggart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chandler momentarily.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taggart's sensitive parts.
Taggart thows a leg kick but Chandler checks it
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Taggart needs to keep his hands up - Chandler had a free shot at his head there.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taggart was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Taggart tries a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Taggart checks a low kick from Chandler.
Taggart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taggart throws a leg kick but Chandler checks it.
Taggart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Taggart blocks the leg kick.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Taggart lands a right hook to the body.
Taggart tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Taggart avoids it with no problem.
Taggart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taggart.
Taggart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chandler's head.
Taggart misses with a hook
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Taggart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taggart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chandler. Chandler obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Taggart - just one landing.
Taggart throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taggart, right into the meat.
Taggart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taggart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chandler lands a jab to the head.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Taggart saw that one coming.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick from Taggart.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taggart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Taggart.
Taggart scores with the left hand. Chandler knows he should have avoided that one.
Taggart misses with a low kick.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taggart.
Taggart throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Chandler scores with a leg kick.
Taggart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chandler.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taggart was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Taggart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taggart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Chandler.
Taggart misses with a straight right.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick.
Taggart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taggart.
Taggart throws a leg kick
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Taggart blocks the leg kick.
Chandler misses with a leg kick.
Taggart misses with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Chandler.
I think Chandler 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 409
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler with a jab.
Fuujin scores with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chandler.
Fuujin moves away from the strike by Chandler. #CL2#
Fuujin instigates a clinch.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuujin tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fuujin.
I was talking to Chandler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fuujin blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fuujin blocking some punches.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Fuujin pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuujin avoiding damage as Chandler throws knees to the body.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Fuujin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chandler.
Fuujin misses with a low kick as Chandler jumps back.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fuujin looks for the body kick but Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fuujin.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chandler.
Fuujin lands with a straight right. Chandler didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Fuujin blocks the low kick.
Chandler swings for the body but Fuujin moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Fuujin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fuujin.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuujin connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fuujin's head.
A leg kick checked by Fuujin.
Fuujin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler throws the kick towards the body but Fuujin avoids it.
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler throws the left hand but Fuujin avoids the punch easily.
Fuujin thinks about the counter body kick.
Fuujin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Fuujin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chandler's head.
Good leg kick by Fuujin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chandler digs a good hook to Fuujin's body.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Jab from Fuujin.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fuujin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chandler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuujin scrambles back to his feet.
Fuujin drops Chandler with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Chandler! Fuujin dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuka Fuujin!
After winning the bout, Kazuka Fuujin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Kilo 17 Pencil V Robinson 3
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
Steroidi Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Chandler in the body.
Steroidi Jr wants to slow Chandler down by chopping away at his legs.
Chandler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chandler checks a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.#CL2#
Steroidi Jr clinches up with Chandler and pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Chandler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Steroidi Jr moved away.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler throws a leg kick
and Steroidi Jr counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Steroidi Jr.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Steroidi Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Chandler is wise to it.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steroidi Jr moves away.
Steroidi Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steroidi Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.#T1#
Chandler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steroidi Jr. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Steroidi Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Chandler's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Steroidi Jr.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Steroidi Jr should have avoided that one.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chandler throws a jab when Steroidi Jr was well out of range.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steroidi Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Steroidi Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Steroidi Jr. #T2#
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr cracks Chandler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr checks the leg kick.
Steroidi Jr tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler throws a low kick, looking for Steroidi Jr's leg but Steroidi Jr calmly moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Steroidi Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Chandler is wise to it.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook.
Chandler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler throws a quick counter head kick but Steroidi Jr was just out of range.
Steroidi Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chandler. Chandler obviously looking to wear him down.
Steroidi Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Steroidi Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid body kick from Chandler.
Chandler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Steroidi Jr's head back.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Chandler slips a jab from Steroidi Jr.
Chandler tried to counter with a leg kick but Steroidi Jr avoided it.
A leg kick checked by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroidi Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Steroidi Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steroidi Jr tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
letting Steroidi Jr counter with a right hand.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head but Steroidi Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Chandler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chandler moves out of range as Steroidi Jr throws a body kick.
Chandler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chandler but Chandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steroidi Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steroidi Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chandler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Steroidi Jr misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steroidi Jr!
Chandler misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Steroidi Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steroidi Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Steroidi Jr counters with a body kick.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler tried to score with a low kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Chandler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler cracks Steroidi Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chandler.
Chandler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steroidi Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steroidi Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Chandler.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Steroidi Jr is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr checks a low kick from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chandler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Chandler misses with a leg kick
enabling Steroidi Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steroidi Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Steroidi Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chandlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steroidi Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Steroidi Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler jabs Steroidi Jr right on the nose. Steroidi Jr blinks but takes it well.
Chandler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steroidi Jr.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick, looking for Chandler's leg but Chandler calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Steroidi Jr moves out of range as Chandler throws a body kick.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steroidi Jr, right into the meat.
Steroidi Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Steroidi Jr moves away and avoids it.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steroidi Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Chandler wants to land a leg kick but Steroidi Jr is out of range.
Steroidi Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Steroidi Jr's ribs.
Steroidi Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler looks to throw a body kick
and Steroidi Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steroidi Jr blocks a jab.
Steroidi Jr thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler throws a low kick but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Steroidi Jr throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Steroidi Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr slips a straight right by Chandler.
Good shot there by Chandler.
A leg kick checked by Steroidi Jr.#T3#
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body
and Steroidi Jr counters with a good low kick that Chandler was not able to check.
Steroidi Jr missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steroidi Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chandler tries to land a front kick but Steroidi Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steroidi Jr in his tracks.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler defending well as Steroidi Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Steroidi Jr walks into a jab.
Steroidi Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chandler throws a body kick that misses.
Chandler lands with a nice body kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler throws a wild body kick that Steroidi Jr sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr lands with a hook. Chandler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steroidi Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chandler is able to avoid easily.
Chandler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steroidi Jr avoids the body shot from Chandler. #CL2#
Steroidi Jr has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
Chandler stalling in the clinch but Steroidi Jr improves position.
Chandler digs a right hand into Steroidi Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steroidi Jr's gas tank.
Chandler wants to break free but Steroidi Jr has control.
Chandler avoiding damage as Steroidi Jr throws knees to the body.
Chandler wants to get back to striking at distance but Steroidi Jr won't allow it.
Chandler lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler.
Chandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steroidi Jr backwards. #BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Steroidi Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Chandler tries a low kick but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Steroidi Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Steroidi Jr moves away from the strike by Chandler.
A low kick from Steroidi Jr misses
and Chandler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chandler catches Steroidi Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chandler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steroidi Jr motions for Chandler to come forward. Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Steroidi Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steroidi Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steroidi Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Chandler's side.
Steroidi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steroidi Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr is looking to chop away at Chandler's legs.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there #CL2#
and Steroidi Jr counters by clinching up. #T1#
Steroidi Jr trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Steroidi Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler tries to work over Steroidi Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler moves forwards but Steroidi Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steroidi Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Steroidi Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Steroidi Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Steroidi Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Steroidi Jr saw that one coming.
Steroidi Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Steroidi Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chandler at a distance.
Steroidi Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Steroidi Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Chandler is wise to it.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Steroidi Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steroidi Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steroidi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroidi Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steroidi Jr throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Steroidi Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steroidi Jr blocks a leg kick.
Chandler wants to slow Steroidi Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steroidi Jr.
Chandler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steroidi Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steroidi Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Steroidi Jr checks a leg kick.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Chandler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steroidi Jr is able to avoid easily.
Chandler scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. Steroidi Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steroidi Jr checks the leg kick.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steroidi Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr blocks a jab.
Steroidi Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chandler with a body shot.
Chandler cracks the inside of Steroidi Jr's front leg. #T4#
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Chandler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
Chandler blocks the body kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler keeps Steroidi Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Steroidi Jr moves out of range easily.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Chandler lands a jab to Steroidi Jr's midsection.
Steroidi Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chandler tries to work over Steroidi Jr's front leg with a kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steroidi Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steroidi Jr connects with the punch.
Chandler throws a front kick that sends Steroidi Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Steroidi Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chandler. That one must have hurt.
Chandler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steroidi Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Chandler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chandler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Kilo 15 Dekkers V Steroidi Jr
Date: Oct 10, 2016

#R1#
Chandler throws a push kick but Cronos slaps the foot to one side.
Chandler connects with a solid leg kick.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chandler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cronos will feel that in the morning.
Chandler throws a leg kick which misses Cronos's front leg but catches the back leg as Cronos tries to avoid it.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Cronos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from Cronos.
Cronos throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Cronos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cronos throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cronos moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cronos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Cronos checks it.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Cronos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Cronos saw that one coming.#T1#
Cronos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cronos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Chandler throws a wild body kick that Cronos sees coming a mile off.
Cronos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Chandler misses
and Cronos counters with a left to the body.
Chandler lands a head shot.
Chandler throws the kick towards the body but Cronos avoids it.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronos.
Chandler lunges at Cronos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cronos's hand.
Chandler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chandler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chandler lunges at Cronos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cronos's hand.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cronos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Cronos misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cronos.
Chandler tries to work over Cronos's front leg with a kick but Cronos checks it.
Cronos attempts a counter takedown but Chandler avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Cronos moved out of range nicely.
Cronos throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Cronos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chandler won't be happy with that.
Chandler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler regains half guard.
Cronos wants to pass to mount but Chandler is defending the position.
Chandler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving. #T3#
Cronos is fighting to break Chandler's control of his arms but Chandler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cronos wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cronos is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Cronos wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position. #SUB#
Cronos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Cronos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronos wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Cronos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cronos trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Cronos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chandler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chandler seems keen to control Cronos's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Cronos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Chandler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cronos moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cronos momentarily.
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cronos. Cronos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cronos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cronos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cronos misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chandler counters with a body kick.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cronos.
Chandler throws a low kick but Cronos moves out of range easily.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Chandler misses. #T1#
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a solid leg kick but Cronos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chandler.
A left lands for Chandler.
Cronos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Cronos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Cronos saw that one coming.
Cronos checks the leg kick.#TD#
Cronos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chandler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cronos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chandler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cronos is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cronos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chandler throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cronos's body to avoid the submission. Cronos has instead reached around Chandler's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cronos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Cronos!
After winning the bout, Jose Cronos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Kilo 12 Dekkers V Chandler 2
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Chandler avoids a kick to the body.
Dekkers doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
Dekkers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but Chandler checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chandler.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Dekkers throws a low kick, looking for Chandler's leg but Chandler calmly moves out of range.
Chandler misses the body punch
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dekkers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Dekkers's belly button to the back.
Dekkers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Dekkers tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dekkers doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
Dekkers moves out of range of the strikes.
Dekkers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Chandler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dekkers.
Chandler throws a hook but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers feints a counter leg kick.
Chandler wants to slow Dekkers down by chopping away at his legs.
Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
We've been informed that Dekkers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Dekkers's shoulder, as Dekkers tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dekkers's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Dekkers moved out of range nicely.
Dekkers tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dekkers wants to counter the offense by Chandler and move into the clinch position.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers slips under a jab.
Dekkers tries to counter with a clinch but Chandler shakes him off and moves away.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dekkers's sensitive parts.
Chandler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dekkers.
Chandler throws a low kick, looking for Dekkers's leg but Dekkers calmly moves out of range.
Chandler lands a front kick.
Dekkers tries to clinch up.
Chandler is looking to chop away at Dekkers's legs.
Chandler misses with the body kick
and Dekkers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dekkers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Chandler slips under a jab from Dekkers.
Chandler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Dekkers looks for the body kick but Chandler saw that one coming.
Dekkers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dekkers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chandler.
Chandler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dekkers's calf.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Dekkers off balance momentarily.
Dekkers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chandler throws the left hand but Dekkers avoids the punch easily.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dekkers wants to counter with a clinch but Chandler pushes him away.
Chandler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Dekkers has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
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!
Chandler avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chandler is defending well for now.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dekkers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
Dekkers has Chandler pressed against the cage, preventing Chandler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chandler avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chandler is trying to push Dekkers away but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Chandler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dekkers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling him.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into Chandler's ribcage.
Chandler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dekkers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chandler. Chandler obviously looking to wear him down.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Dekkers closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler wants to break free but Dekkers has control.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dekkers can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chandler tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler working hard to break the clinch.
Dekkers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chandler up against the cage.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Dekkers has double underhooks. #T1#
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Dekkers to work.
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dekkers.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dekkers throws an elbow but misses.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler. #BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Dekkers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. Dekkers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dekkers defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Dekkers lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily.#T2#
Chandler swings for the body but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers flicks out a counter leg kick but Chandler steps away.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Dekkers.
Chandler throws a leg kick
and Dekkers counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Dekkers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Dekkers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Dekkers doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away. #CL2#
Dekkers closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Chandler. #BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dekkers moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped Chandler in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Chandler has been cut.
Dekkers has Chandler pressed against the cage, preventing Chandler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Chandler avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Chandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dekkers just leaning against Chandler, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dekkers.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekkers leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Bas Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chandler taking a breather.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Dekkers. #T4#
Dekkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chandler is looking to control Dekkers's arms but Dekkers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chandler has his back to the cage.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
Dekkers avoiding damage as Chandler throws knees to the body.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chandler working hard to break the clinch.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Chandler's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Dekkers instigates a clinch.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dekkers letting Chandler take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
A knee to the head by Dekkers. #ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chandler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Dekkers.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dekkers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dekkers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chandler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
Dekkers is pushing Chandler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dekkers is stalling here.
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from Chandler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a knee to the head.
Chandler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
Chandler takes a shot to the head.
Chandler avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body. #BC#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Dekkers misses with a low kick.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Dekkers connects with a leg kick. Chandler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dekkers wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Chandler cracks Dekkers with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Dekkers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chandler keeps Dekkers at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers blocks a leg kick.
Chandler misses with a hook. Dekkers ducked under it nicely.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dekkers doesn't seem bothered though.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Dekkers is just out of range.
Dekkers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Dekkers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Chandler misses with an uppercut
and Dekkers counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Dekkers counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Dekkers rushes Chandler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Chandler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dekkers is working Chandler over against the cage.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers keeps control of Chandler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Chandler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chandler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Dekkers.
Knees to the body from Dekkers. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Dekkers.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chandler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chandler takes an elbow to the temple.
Dekkers landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dekkers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Chandler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dekkers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
Dekkers trying to control the position but instead, Chandler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dekkers into the cage.
Dekkers cracks Chandler with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Dekkers really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Chandler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Dekkers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dekkers.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dekkers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Dekkers gets a clinch.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chandler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chandler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but Chandler is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Chandler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dekkers landing knees to the head. #T1#
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dekkers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dekkers landing knees to the head.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chandler's face.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Chandler misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chandler.
Chandler stalling in the clinch but Dekkers improves position.
Dekkers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chandler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers slowing the pace effectively.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers stalling in the clinch.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Dekkers slowing the pace effectively.
Chandler takes an elbow to the temple.
Chandler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler stalling.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers misses with a knee strike.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Dekkers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dekkers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chandler's face.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Chandler out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bas Dekkers! Bas Dekkers retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Bas Dekkers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Kilo 9 Dekkers V Cronos
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Chandler throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Norris. That snapped Chandler's head back.
Norris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
A cross from Chandler lands.
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Norris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norris takes one on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Norris off balance momentarily.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a body kick that stops Norris in his tracks momentarily.
Norris moves out of range of the leg kick from Chandler.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler with a jab.#CL#
Chandler gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris is looking to control Chandler's arms but Chandler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Norris. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Chandler tries to land knees in the clinch but Norris avoids the damage to the body.
Norris lands an uppercut.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chandler.
Norris blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler is leaning against Norris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Norris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler working aggressively here.
I was talking to Chandler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Chandler. #T2#
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Chandler.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandler presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler dodges an elbow strike from Norris.
Chandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Norris gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chandler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris blocking some punches.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Chandler cracks Norris with a nice body shot.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Chandler.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Chandler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norris.
Chandler avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
Chandler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris misses with the head strike. #T4#
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Chandler lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Chandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norris blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Norris blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Chandler feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Norris with an uppercut!#CL#
Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
Norris misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris. #BC2#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chandler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Norris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Norris misses.
Chandler scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Chandler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Norris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Norris.
Chandler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chandler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris is out of range and Chandler settles back down.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Chandler off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
A slow jab from Norris misses its intended target.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Chandler clinches up with Norris and pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris misses with some punches.
Norris is leaning against Chandler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris just leaning against Chandler, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Norris misses with the head strike.
Marcus Chandler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler lands an uppercut.
Norris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chandler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Chandler.
Chandler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris blocking some punches.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Norris is rocked!
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Chandler finish him?
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Norris seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chandler.
Norris shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Norris.
Chandler slips a straight right by Norris.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chandler.
Nice body kick there by Norris.
Norris is looking to chop away at Chandler's legs. #CL#
Chandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Chandler lands an uppercut.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Norris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler is looking to control Norris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chandler avoid being mounted?
Chandler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norris scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Norris throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler controlling the position.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norris won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Norris trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Norris throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norris won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Norris trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Chandler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Norris lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Chandler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD2#
Norris lands a big head kick that sends Chandler tumbling to the mat! Norris takes a step backwards and waves Chandler back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Chandler has been cut.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chandler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chandler lands with a straight right. Norris didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Norris misses.
Norris takes one on the button.
Chandler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chandler scores with a head kick. Norris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sub Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Chandler checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chandler walks into a jab.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chandler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chandler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chandler slips a straight right by Norris.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chandler.
Chandler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Chandler rushes Norris and presses him up against the cage.
Chandler tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Norris misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Chandler scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Norris off balance momentarily.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler lands a jab to Norris's midsection.
Norris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Chandler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
Chandler cracks Norris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norris swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Norris misses with a low kick as Chandler jumps back.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chandler.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Norris misses with a low kick.#T3#
Chandler connects with an inside leg kick.
Norris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler blocks the body kick.
Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norris dives in and grabs Chandler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes down on Norris's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Norris connects with a jab.
Norris misses with a hook
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chandler is looking to slow Norris down with leg kicks.
Chandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chandler clobbers Norris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chandler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Norris shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris avoided it.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Norris misses with a hook.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris.
Norris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target.
Norris tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chandler!
Chandler cracks the inside of Norris's front leg.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Sub Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chandler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Kilo 6 Dekkers V McLAren
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Cronos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Cronos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chandler working over Cronos with some ground and pound. Cronos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chandler stops Cronos from getting back to his feet.
Cronos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chandler scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler prevents Cronos from improving his position.
Cronos trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cronos taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Cronos is defending well.
Chandler controlling the action here. #T1#
Cronos pushes Chandler off looking to stand but Chandler dives back in and keeps control.
Chandler not doing much here.
Cronos wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Cronos wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cronos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cronos tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
Cronos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cronos is looking to get back to full guard here but Chandler has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cronos prevents Chandler from improving position.
Cronos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cronos manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Chandler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cronos trying to control but Chandler postures up.
Cronos is trying to stand.
Cronos tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Cronos is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cronos gets full guard.
Chandler trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cronos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Cronos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cronos shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Chandler tenderised Cronos's leg. Cronos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cronos checks a low kick from Chandler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cronos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chandler defending well as Cronos loads up on a big left hand.
Cronos throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Cronos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cronos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cronos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cronos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Cronos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler wants to clinch.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cronos is out of range and Chandler settles back down.
Cronos scores with a nice right hand.
Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cronos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cronos misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Cronos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cronos showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Cronos sits in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cronos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1##SUB2#
Cronos is working for a kimura but Chandler is defending it quite comfortably.
Chandler trying to control here. #SUB2#
Cronos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chandler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cronos.
Chandler gets full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cronos trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler is adopting a defensive guard.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cronos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Cronos tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cronos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cronos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Chandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Cronos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chandler blocks a jab.#TD2#
Cronos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chandler wants to control but Cronos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cronos is controlling the pace. #T4#
Cronos wants to take a breather but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler is trying to control but Cronos passes into side control!
Chandler is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cronos takes a little break here. Chandler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Cronos 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Cronos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cronos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Cronos shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cronos swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chandler.
Chandler slips a jab from Cronos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cronos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chandler. That's going to slow Cronos down.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Cronos moves away and avoids it.
Chandler moves in looking to clinch but Cronos pushes him off.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Cronos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Cronos fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Chandler misses the target.#TD2#
Cronos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chandler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cronos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chandler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cronos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Chandler tries to roll over but Cronos keeps him under control.
Cronos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
Chandler keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chandler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cronos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cronos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Cronos counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Cronos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cronos controlling the position from side mount.
Chandler tries to improve position but can't.
Chandler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cronos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chandler is looking to improve his position but Cronos isn't that keen on the idea.#T4##SUB2#
Cronos has control of Chandler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chandler regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chandler wants to hold on but Cronos pushes him away.
Cronos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chandler is looking to escape.
Chandler is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cronos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cronos 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Kilo 3 Chandler V Dekkers
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Chandler scores with a spinning back kick!
Chandler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chandler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dekkers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Chandler lands.
Good leg kick by Chandler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Chandler
and Dekkers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chandler scoring well with a low kick there.
Dekkers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Chandler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dekkers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chandler's knee momentarily.
Dekkers moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Dekkers ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Dekkers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crunch! Chandler slams his shin into Dekkers's torso.
Dekkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Dekkers cracks Chandler with an open hand slap.
Dekkers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chandler throws a low kick but Dekkers moves out of range easily.
Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Chandler misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Dekkers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chandler works on Dekkers's body with a couple of short punches.
Chandler lands a nice uppercut.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Chandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dekkers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chandler's brow.
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Chandler tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chandler.#T2#
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Chandler tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekkers avoids the damage to the body.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Chandler blocks it.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dekkers stalling.
Chandler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Dekkers misses with a punch to the body.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chandler.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Dekkers scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Dekkers lands a body shot.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chandler as the two fighters clinch.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but Chandler blocks with his arms.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Chandler won't want to take too many of those.
Chandler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into Chandler's ribcage.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow. #T4#
Chandler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
Chandler avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Chandler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chandler slips under a jab.
Chandler blocks the body kick.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick.
Chandler lands with a cross.
Dekkers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chandler, right into the meat.
Chandler is looking to slow Dekkers down with leg kicks.
Dekkers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dekkers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Chandler catches Dekkers right on the button with a cross.
Dekkers lands a right hook to the body.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chandler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dekkers just manages to avoid it.
Chandler swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Dekkers counters by clinching up.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Chandler has been cut.
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!
Chandler tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Chandler tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Dekkers.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Bas Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chandler blocks the elbow strike.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chandler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but Chandler blocks with his arms.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dekkers lands a right hand.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Chandler lands an uppercut.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dekkers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chandler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
Nice elbow from Dekkers.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers landing knees to the body.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from Chandler.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dekkers.
Chandler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chandler is defending well for now.
Dekkers landing knees to the body.
Dekkers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chandler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Chandler takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers working the clinch nicely. Chandler is working for position but Dekkers cracks him with a big knee to the head! Chandler crumples up against the cage and Dekkers lands two more shots before the ref can save Chandler! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Bas Dekkers!
Bas Dekkers is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bas Dekkers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Kilo 1 Chandler Vs Mercado
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Mercado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercado needs to keep his hands up - Chandler had a free shot at his head there.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mercado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Mercado's head.
Chandler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercado was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.#TD2#
Mercado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chandler dodges the ground and pound from Mercado.
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chandler's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercado throws a strike aimed at the side of Chandler's head but Chandler avoids it well.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Chandler wants to control but Mercado postures up.
Mercado wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Chandler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mercado.
Chandler parries the strikes from Mercado easily there. Mercado is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chandler to escape. #SUB2#
Mercado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chandler struggling a bit here.
Mercado landing strikes.
Mercado works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chandler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mercado's best efforts.
Mercado prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Mercado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chandler defending well though. #T2#
Chandler is doing well to control the position and prevent Mercado from advancing to side control.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Mercado from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mercado is fighting to break Chandler's control of his arms but Chandler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mercado stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Mercado throws a big elbow that misses.
Mercado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler is looking to sweep but instead, Mercado has passed into half guard.
Mercado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Mercado is controlling well. #T3#
Chandler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mercado trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler wants to control but Mercado is keeping busy.
Mercado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Mercado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Mercado wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.#T4#
Mercado stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Mercado from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Mercado from controlling successfully.
Chandler is pulling down on Mercado's head. It's preventing any offense from Mercado, at least for the moment.
Mercado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mercado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercado postures up and lands a big shot to Chandler's brow.
Mercado wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danjie Mercado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chandler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chandler tried to score with a low kick but Mercado checks it.
Chandler connects with an inside leg kick.
Chandler throws a front kick that sends Mercado stumbling back into the cage.
Mercado checks a leg kick.
Good work by Mercado as he checks the leg kick.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Mercado's body. Mercado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Mercado with that takedown attempt.
Danjie Mercado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercado tries for a takedown but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chandler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danjie Mercado.
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!
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercado's sensitive parts. #T1#
Mercado shoots in looking for a takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl out of it but Mercado 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.
Chandler cracks the inside of Mercado's front leg.
Mercado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Mercado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Chandler there.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Mercado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler wants to land a leg kick but Mercado is out of range.
Mercado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Mercado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Mercado's shoulder, as Mercado tries to avoid the shot.
Mercado feints the counter takedown.
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercado can do to turn this around?
Mercado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Mercado misses the shot to the body.
Mercado fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3##TD2#
Mercado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chandler gets full guard.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler pulls Mercado in close to his closed guard and prevents Mercado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mercado trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mercado advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Chandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mercado manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mercado looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily. #SUB2#
Mercado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chandler stands up over Mercado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Mercado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mercado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Mercado avoids a kick to the body.
As Chandler backs off Mercado throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mercado.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Mercado's shoulder, as Mercado tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Chandler throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
Mercado avoids the head kick by Chandler.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mercado or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
Chandler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Mercado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chandler as he jumps to the side.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danjie Mercado.
Mercado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercado somewhat.
Chandler takes a swing at Mercado's ribcage but misses.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mercado's head.
Mercado shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercado.
Chandler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chandler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Chandler is looking to slow Mercado down with leg kicks.
Mercado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chandler.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Mercado throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Mercado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercado.
Mercado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mercado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.
Both fighters circling a little - Chandler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Chandler.
Chandler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercado checks the leg kick.
Mercado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chandler defends it well.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Mercado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mercado misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chandler looks to land a body kick but Mercado moved away.
Mercado shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mercado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mercado checks a leg kick nicely.
Mercado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chandler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercado.
Mercado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercado takes one to the chin there.
Chandler thumps Mercado with a low kick.
Chandler lands a head kick. Mercado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chandler connects with a solid leg kick.
Chandler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Chandler looks for the body kick but Mercado saw that one coming.
Mercado needs to keep his hands up - Chandler had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercado misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Chandler tenderised Mercado's leg. Mercado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chandler lands a high kick!
Mercado ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercado moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chandler.
Chandler lands a head kick. Mercado smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Mercado dives in and scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.
Chandler has his hands on Mercado's head, controlling the position.
Danjie Mercado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Mercado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chandler!
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercado moves away.
Mercado fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a front kick that sends Mercado stumbling back into the cage.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Mercado off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler tried to counter with a leg kick but Mercado avoided it.
Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mercado just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercado checks a leg kick.#T1#
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chandler scores with a jab to the head.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Chandler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mercado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chandler lunges at Mercado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercado's hand.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercado.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chandler fakes the leg kick and cracks Mercado in the body.
Mercado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercado somewhat.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chandler wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danjie Mercado.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Mercado off balance momentarily.
Mercado shoots for a takedown but Chandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chandler connects with a body shot.
Chandler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Chandler coming out on top.
Mercado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chandler.
Mercado dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mercado fails to land the takedown.
Mercado is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chandler scores with a jab. Mercado acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Mercado dives in and grabs Chandler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes down on Mercado's head and hops out.
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mercado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mercado slips a jab from Chandler.
Chandler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Mercado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chandler.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mercado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mercado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercado's sensitive parts.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercado's sensitive parts.
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!
Mercado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mercado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chandler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercado. That did some damage!
Chandler throws a leg kick that misses.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercado swinging wildly here.
Chandler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mercado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mercado darts in looking for a takedown but Chandler gets double underhooks and turns Mercado into the cage.
Chandler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Mercado's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler had his way with Danjie Mercado in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Mercado on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Chandler.
That kick from Chandler tenderised Mercado's leg. Mercado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chandler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mercado will feel that in the morning.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Mercado's shoulder, as Mercado tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Mercado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mercado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chandler.
Mercado misses with a takedown
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danjie Mercado.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Mercado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chandler is fending him off so far but Mercado persists. Nope, Chandler circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for Chandler.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercado.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Mercado off balance momentarily.
Mercado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chandler rather than just go for the knockout.
Chandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mercado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there #TD2#
and Mercado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chandler tries to get to full guard but Mercado has control of the leg.
Chandler is pressing down on Mercado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Chandler keeping full guard, as Mercado tries to pass.
Chandler can't keep his opponent in guard - Mercado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mercado working Chandler over with strikes.
Mercado is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mercado is working away from the top position though.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Mercado wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Mercado slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Chandler is looking to control Mercado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chandler avoid being mounted?
Chandler wants to improve his position but Mercado is controlling well. #T3#
Mercado throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Mercado scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler wants to control but Mercado is keeping busy.
Chandler controlling the position well.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Mercado controlling him for the moment.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Mercado tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mercado scoring with some ground and pound.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercado is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Chandler can't keep his opponent in guard - Mercado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chandler is positioning himself well to prevent Mercado advancing to mount.
Chandler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mercado distracts Chandler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mercado is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Danjie Mercado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercado scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chandler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:44
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!
Marcus Chandler is the new featherweight champion!
The defeated Danjie Mercado had this to say: 'Well, what can I say man. He's the better man today. I'll be back. '.

Event: Death Squad 321:F'gus v Rutten
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
Guzman throws a push kick but Chandler slaps the foot to one side.
Guzman lunges at Chandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chandler's hand.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Guzman counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guzman.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
Guzman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guzman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Guzman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Guzman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Guzman's belly button to the back.
Chandler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler slips a jab from Guzman.
Chandler misses the jab.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guzman! But no joy.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Guzman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Guzman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.#TD#
Chandler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chandler showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Guzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler working Guzman over with strikes.
Chandler wants to control but Guzman is keeping him busy.
Guzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Guzman is having none of it.
Chandler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guzman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Guzman wants to get back to his feet.
Guzman taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard.
Chandler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guzman wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well. #T2#
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Guzman to regain full guard.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guzman keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard.
Chandler advances position into side control!
Guzman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chandler misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Guzman tries to improve position but can't.
Chandler with the ground and pound but Guzman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Chandler with the ground and pound but Guzman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chandler is working Guzman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guzman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Guzman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been informed that Guzman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Guzman is retaining full guard.
Guzman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler. #T4#
Guzman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guzman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guzman keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Guzman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chandler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Guzman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chandler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Guzman checks the leg kick.
Guzman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Guzman is looking to score with low kicks.
Guzman thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Guzman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Guzman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Guzman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Guzman gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Guzman manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Guzman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chandler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Guzman uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Chandler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Chandler looks to land a strike but Guzman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Guzman keeps moving.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chandler trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Guzman holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guzman can't keep his opponent in guard - Chandler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guzman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chandler is working away from the top position though.
Guzman is doing well to control the position and prevent Chandler from advancing to side control.
Chandler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Guzman scoring well with a low kick there.
Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guzman lands with a cross.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Guzman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chandler looks to land a body kick but Guzman moved away.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guzman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Chandler.
Dzuzaska Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Guzman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chandler. Chandler obviously looking to wear him down.
Guzman throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
A jab from Guzman misses.
Guzman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Guzman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guzman's head.#T4#
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
Guzman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chandler tries to score with a low kick but Guzman moves his leg out of the way.
Chandler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guzman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chandler's knee momentarily.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Guzman moved out of range nicely.
Guzman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Chandler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guzman misses with a looping right.
Guzman misses with a low kick.
Guzman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chandler.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.
Chandler throws a jab when Guzman was well out of range.
Guzman counters with a body kick.
Guzman misses with a few strikes there.
Chandler tried to counter with a leg kick but Guzman avoided it.
Guzman scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guzman. That's going to slow Chandler down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dzuzaska Guzman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! 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.
#R3#
Chandler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Guzman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guzman.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Guzman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Guzman lands a nice looking body shot.
Guzman throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
Guzman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
A shot to the liver by Guzman. Beautiful body shot.
Guzman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guzman throws a chopping leg kick but Chandler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Guzman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler tries to land a body kick
and Guzman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Chandler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Guzman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Chandler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guzman defends it nicely.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guzman moves away.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guzman's sensitive parts.
Good work by Guzman as he checks the leg kick.
Chandler thumps Guzman with a low kick.
Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Guzman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guzman avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Guzman throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Guzman misses.
Chandler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Guzman sprawls and moves away.
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chandler backing away here, and Guzman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.#T2#
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guzman.
Guzman lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Chandler coming out on top.
Chandler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Guzman misses.
Chandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman misses with a series of wild punches.
Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Guzman lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
Guzman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guzman connects with a body shot that sends Chandler's belly button to the back.
Guzman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Guzman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chandler wants to slow Guzman down by chopping away at his legs.
Guzman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chandler. #T3#
Chandler avoids the body shot from Guzman.
Guzman checks the leg kick.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Chandler tenderised Guzman's leg. Guzman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guzman.
Guzman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guzman scores with a leg kick.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Guzman misses the target.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Guzman avoids it well and moves away.
Guzman throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Guzman throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
Chandler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Chandler throws a hook but Guzman blocks it.
Guzman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Guzman should have avoided that one.
Guzman misses with a looping right.
Chandler misses with a hook to the body
letting Guzman counter with a right hand.
Chandler feints and then cracks Guzman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guzman down.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guzman lands with a straight right. Chandler didn't see that one coming.
Guzman lands a nice shot that snaps Chandler's head back.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Guzman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.
Guzman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chandler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Guzman if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dzuzaska Guzman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guzman 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzuzaska Guzman!
An out of breath Dzuzaska Guzman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Death Squad 312:Rutten v Heart
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
Shishunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shishunaga slips a straight right by Chandler.#TD2#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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! #REVB##SUB#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#TD2#
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!

Event: Death Squad 305:Page v Marcus
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Page scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Chandler misses the target.
Page lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Page slips under a jab from Chandler.
Page throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chandler.
Page connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chandler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Page appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chandler with a hook.
Page looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler cracks Page with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
Chandler wants to slow Page down by chopping away at his legs.
Chandler tries to move into range but Page moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Chandler connects with a solid leg kick.
Page walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chandler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Page has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Page moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Page on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Page unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chandler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Page blocks a low kick nicely.
Chandler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Page.
Page moves out of range as Chandler throws a body kick.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Chandler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Page is out of range.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Page connects with a crisp jab.
Page checks a low kick from Chandler.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Chandler connects with the punch.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Chandler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chandler throws the kick towards the body but Page avoids it.
Page blocks the body kick.
Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Page manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Page drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Page lands with a straight right. Chandler didn't see that one coming.
Page missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chandler.#T3#
Whack! Page lands a heavy head kick that drops Chandler. The ref tackles Page to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Chandler was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dennis Page! Dennis Page retains his featherweight title!
Dennis Page made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'WAR PIKEY'.

Event: Death Squad 303
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
Chandler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chandler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grimm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimm swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Grimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Chandler.
Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chandler is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm.#SUB2#
Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chandler passes into side control.
Grimm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler wants to advance to full mount but Grimm doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Grimm controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself. #T2#
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Grimm is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Grimm throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chandler escapes and throws Grimm's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chandler lands some shots froms side control.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Grimm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grimm struggling a bit here.
Grimm is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Grimm is being controlled here.
Grimm struggling a bit here.
Chandler wants to control but Grimm is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimm sneaks back into half guard.
Grimm tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Grimm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chandler pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grimm moves into full guard.
Grimm is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm.
Chandler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grimm has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimm looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grimm blocks a jab.
Grimm tries a quick counter leg kick but Chandler is wise to it.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Grimm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Grimm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chandler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grimm throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler.
Grimm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chandler's best efforts.
Grimm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chandler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chandler's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimm thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Grimm missing with punches from the back.
Chandler tries to roll but Grimm sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Chandler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grimm gets his way!
Chandler staying busy and making it hard for Grimm to control. #T1#
Chandler can't escape the position.
Grimm misses with punches from the back.
Chandler is really stuck here.
Marcus Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Grimm has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chandler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grimm biding his time, looking for the opening.
Chandler covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Grimm tightening his grip on Chandler, looking for the choke. #T2#
Grimm throwing sloppy strikes.
Chandler is in bad spot here.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Grimm is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grimm struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3#
Chandler is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grimm's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Chandler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chandler rolls, trying to escape but Grimm keeps control of the position.
Chandler breaks Grimm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Grimm working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Chandler trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grimm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Grimm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimm trying to keep a closed guard but Chandler is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Auguste Grimm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimm's sensitive parts.
Chandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler feints and then cracks Grimm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimm down.
Grimm moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grimm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimm throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely.
Grimm walks into a straight right hand from Chandler.
Grimm lands with a nice body punch.
Grimm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target.
Chandler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimm is able to avoid easily.
Chandler throws a hook but Grimm blocks it.
Grimm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Grimm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Grimm avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler with a jab.#T1#
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Grimm throws a body shot but no joy.
Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy left from Grimm finds it's target.
Grimm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Chandler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimm.
A countering left hand to the body from Grimm misses.
Chandler with a nice cross.
Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Grimm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Grimm avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimm can do to turn this around?
Grimm misses with a two punch combination.
Grimm slips a straight right by Chandler.
Grimm is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Grimm's ribs.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Grimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chandler blocks a low kick nicely.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Chandler tried to counter with a leg kick but Grimm avoided it.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grimm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grimm avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimm's sensitive parts.
Grimm blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Grimm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimm throws a right and a left that both miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Grimm blocks the leg kick.
Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chandler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimm defends it nicely.#T3#
Grimm missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimm looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Grimm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grimm throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Grimm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Grimm looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Chandler is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimm misses with a straight right.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Grimm's shoulder, as Grimm tries to avoid the shot.
Grimm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grimm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimm jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chandler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grimm was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chandler trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
Grimm keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimm looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chandler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Death Squad 301:Offley v Heart
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Binse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Binse slips under a jab.
Chandler blocks a jab.#TD2#
Binse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Binse lands in his opponent's guard.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Binse trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Binse stays in close to Chandler's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Binse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler pulls Binse in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Chandler keeping full guard, as Binse tries to pass.
Chandler has his hands on Binse's head, controlling the position.
Binse stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Binse trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Binse tries to pass.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Binse controlling him for the moment.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Binse throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Binse connects with an inside leg kick.
Binse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chandler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chandler looks for the body kick but Binse saw that one coming.
Binse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Binse slips a jab from Chandler.
Chandler sets himself, and Binse steps forward looking for the clinch! Chandler avoids it this time.
Binse 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.
Binse checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Binse closes the distance and clinches.
Binse lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Chandler as the two fighters clinch.
Binse is working for takedown but Chandler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Binse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Binse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
Binse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Binse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chandler is looking to score with low kicks.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Binse's head.
Binse throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Binse.
Chandler sizes up Binse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Binse scores with a punch to the head.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Binse.
A solid leg kick lands there for Binse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Binse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Binse throws a leg kick but Chandler checks it.
Binse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Binse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Binse.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Binse's shoulder, as Binse tries to avoid the shot.
Binse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Chandler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Binse if he has to take too many more of those.
Binse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Binse. Binse gets slowly back to his feet.
Chandler slaps away a takedown attempt from Binse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Binse saw that one coming.
Binse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Binse misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chandler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Chandler shoots in and bounces Binse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Binse pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Binse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Binse cracks Chandler with an open hand slap.
Chandler tries to land a front kick but Binse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Binse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chandler defends it nicely.
Binse lunges at Chandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chandler's hand.
Binse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler throws a wild body kick that Binse sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Binse misses.
Binse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Binse counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Binse.
Chandler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Binse.
Binse scores with a leg kick.
Binse avoids the body shot from Chandler. #T1#
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Binse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler misses the jab.
Binse staying out of range there.
Binse lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Chandler.
Chandler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Binse counters with a body kick.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.
Chandler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Binse.
Binse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chandler stuns Binse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Binse.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Chandler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Binse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chandler throws the kick towards the body but Binse avoids it.
Binse throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Binse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Binse quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Binse is refusing to be controlled, as Chandler sits in half guard. #T2#
Binse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chandler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chandler's back!
Binse wants to control the position but Chandler frees himself and scrambles - Binse manages to regain control in side control.
Binse throws a strike aimed at the side of Chandler's head but Chandler avoids it well.
Chandler manages to get back to half guard.
Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Binse is very close to passing his half guard.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Binse trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Binse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chandler holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Binse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Binse trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Binse postures up.
Chandler trying to control the position here.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Binse.
Binse stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Binse misses its intended target.
Binse slips under a jab.
Binse connects with a nice looking jab.
Chandler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Chandler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Binse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Binse.
Chandler walks into a left hand.
Binse lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Binse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Binse goes for a double leg but Chandler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chandler continues to drive forward.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Chandler misses the jab.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Binse sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Christopher Binse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler scores with a hook.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Binse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Binse misses with a leg kick.
As Binse backs away, Chandler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Binse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chandler throws a wild body kick that Binse sees coming a mile off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Binse. Chandler shrugs it off though.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler takes a swing at Binse's ribcage but misses.
Chandler cracks Binse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Binse.
Chandler throws a body kick that misses.
Chandler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Binse swivels and escapes.
Chandler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Binse. Binse obviously looking to wear him down.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Binse tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binse.
Chandler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chandler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler misses with a hook.
Binse thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Binse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
Binse checks a low kick from Chandler.
Chandler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Binse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Binse checks a low kick from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Binse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Binse misses with a looping left.
Chandler shoots in but Binse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Binse wants to counter the offense by Chandler and move into the clinch position.
Chandler tries to move into range but Binse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chandler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Binse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Binse lands with a light punch inside.
Chandler lands a body shot.
Binse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chandler gets underhooks to prevent Binse's takedown attempt. #T2##BC2#
Binse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Binse. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Chandler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Binse looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Binse.
Chandler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Binse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Binse slips a jab from Chandler.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Binse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler lands a jab to Binse's midsection.
Binse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Binse checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chandler, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Binse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Binse.#T3#
Chandler lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Binse, as that shot connected.
Chandler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Binse. Binse obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Binse.
Binse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chandler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Binse counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Binse to acknowledge the strikes.
Binse cracks Chandler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Binse throws a chopping leg kick but Chandler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Binse is able to avoid easily.
A leg kick checked by Binse.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chandler!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Binse throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Binse throws the kick towards the body but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Binse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chandler defends well and Binse ends up having to push Chandler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Binse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Binse tries for a takedown but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Binse.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Binse, as that shot connected.
Chandler misses with a jab to the body
and Binse counters with a nice leg kick.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler cracks Binse with an open hand slap.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. Binse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Binse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chandler tries to land a front kick but Binse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binse throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Binse lands a right hook to the body.
Chandler blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Chandler misses #CL2#
and Binse counters by moving into the clinch.
Binse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Chandler.
I think Chandler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Death Squad 298:Konrad v F'gus
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Chandler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pitbull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected.
Pitbull misses with a straight left.
Pitbull tries to bum rush Chandler with a series of wild strikes but Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.
Crunch! Chandler slams his shin into Pitbull 's torso.
Nice defenses there by Pitbull .
Pitbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitbull .
Pitbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Pitbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Pitbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Pitbull .
Chandler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chandler misses with a straight right. #T1#
Chandler cracks Pitbull with an open hand slap.
Chandler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick from Chandler.
Chandler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pitbull on the side of the head.
Chandler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pitbull with a hook.
Chandler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pitbull throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease.
Pitbull swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler tried to counter with a leg kick but Pitbull avoided it.
Chandler throws a body kick that misses.
Pitbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pitbull .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitbull . Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitbull throws a big shot that misses.
Pitbull checks the leg kick.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Pitbull misses with a looping right.
It looked like Chandler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chandler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pitbull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pitbull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pitbull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chandler cracks Pitbull with an open hand slap.
Pitbull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Pitbull misses.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Pitbull .
Pitbull thuds his right hand into Chandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitbull fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chandler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Pitbull is out of range.
Pitbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitbull connects with a body shot.
Chandler slips a straight right by Pitbull .
Pitbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitbull avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Pitbull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Chandler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pitbull misses with a body shot.
Pitbull walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chandler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler throws a front kick aimed at Pitbull 's knee but Pitbull avoids it well.
Pitbull throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Pitbull has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Pitbull misses with a body shot.
Chandler thumps Pitbull with a low kick.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Pitbull misses.
It looked like Chandler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pitbull .
Pitbull misses with a body shot.
Pitbull 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pitbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chandler is looking to slow Pitbull down with leg kicks.
Chandler throws a front kick aimed at Pitbull 's knee but Pitbull avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitbull gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.
Chandler lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Pitbull scores with a jab. Chandler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pitbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler scoring well with a low kick there.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitbull . Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Pitbull doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pitbull throws a right hand that misses
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler misses with a jab to the body
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pitbull slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler cracks a nice hook into Pitbull 's ribs.
Chandler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pitbull misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pitbull is defended easily by Chandler.
Chandler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pitbull takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chandler feints and then cracks Pitbull 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitbull down.
Nice cross by Pitbull .
Jab by Pitbull .
Pitbull steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chandler. That one must have hurt.
Chandler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pitbull under the eye.
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Chandler.
Pitbull looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler throws a solid leg kick but Pitbull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chandler.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitbull takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitbull moves away.
Chandler looks to land a body kick but Pitbull moved away.
Pitbull stuns Chandler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Pitbull .
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Chandler lands with an overhand left.
Pitbull checks a leg kick nicely.
Pitbull throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.
Pitbull on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pitbull swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Pitbull staying out of range there.
Pitbull appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pitbull has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pitbull there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Pitbull moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pitbull .
Chandler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pitbull scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chandler misses with a hook
and Pitbull counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Chandler feints and then cracks Pitbull 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitbull down.
Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Pitbull misses.
Chandler wants to land a leg kick but Pitbull is out of range.
Chandler scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
A leg kick checked by Pitbull .
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Chandler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Chandler tenderised Pitbull 's leg. Pitbull is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Pitbull .
Chandler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pitbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pitbull doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chandler, right into the meat.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pitbull . That did some damage!
Pitbull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chandler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chandler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitbull looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Pitbull counter with a right hand.
Chandler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Pitbull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Pitbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pitbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Pitbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Pitbull .
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitbull .
Chandler moves out of range as Pitbull strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Pitbull 's belly button to the back.
Chandler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pitbull misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitbull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chandler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pitbull in his tracks.
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pitbull takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pitbull will feel that in the morning.
Pitbull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Pitbull lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. Pitbull looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chandler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pitbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Pitbull manages to avoid it.
Chandler throws a jab when Pitbull was well out of range.
Pitbull throws a big shot that misses.
Pitbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chandler.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Chandler misses with a hook. Pitbull ducked under it nicely.
Pitbull throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Pitbull .
Pitbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitbull has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chandler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pitbull .
Pitbull 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chandler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pitbull scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pitbull checks a leg kick.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Chandler lands a body shot.
Pitbull takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Pitbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Pitbull doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Pitbull .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pitbull checks a leg kick.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pitbull throws out the jab.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chandler on the side of the head.
Crunch! Chandler slams his shin into Pitbull 's torso.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Chandler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chandler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pitbull takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Pitbull manages to avoid it.
Pitbull misses with a looping left.
Pitbull connects with a crisp jab.
Chandler with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Pitbull 's head back.
Chandler tried to score with a low kick but Pitbull checks it.
Pitbull throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pitbull misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pitbull .
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pitbull might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chandler has got the better of the exchanges.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Pitbull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitbull .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Chandler.
Roy Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chandler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitbull avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Pitbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pitbull just manages to avoid it.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chandler is looking to chop away at Pitbull 's legs.
Pitbull defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Pitbull throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pitbull momentarily.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Pitbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pitbull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler lands with a nice body punch.
Chandler lands with an uppercut that bounces Pitbull off the ropes and back into range.
Pitbull checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chandler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Pitbull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Pitbull .
Pitbull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chandler.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitbull .
Pitbull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pitbull takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chandler scores with a nice body kick.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler scores with a leg kick.
Chandler feints and then cracks Pitbull 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitbull down.
Pitbull loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Pitbull misses.
Pitbull slips under a jab from Chandler.
Pitbull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Pitbull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chandler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chandler slips under a jab from Pitbull .
A counter left hand to the body from Chandler misses its target.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitbull can do to turn this around?
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pitbull .
Chandler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pitbull in his tracks.
Nice body kick from Chandler.
Pitbull takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pitbull .
Good shot there by Chandler.
Chandler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pitbull 's hands.
Chandler scores with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitbull digs a good hook to Chandler's body.
Chandler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.
Pitbull misses with a body shot.
Chandler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chandler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Death Squad 294:Floyd v Bruce
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Newman's head back.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Newman checks it.
Chandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newman.
Nice shot by Chandler.
Chandler blocks the body kick.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman lands a lovely overhand right.
Chandler is looking to slow Newman down with leg kicks.
Newman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Newman.
Newman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newman feints a counter leg 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!
Chandler connects with a right hand. Newman shakes it off.
Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newman throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Newman's shoulder, as Newman tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler cracks Newman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Newman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newman's head.
Newman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Newman counters with a left to the body.
Chandler misses with a hook. Newman ducked under it nicely.
Newman scores with a nice right hand.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Newman.
Newman misses with a body kick.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler is looking to slow Newman down with leg kicks.
Newman looks for the body kick but Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Newman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Chandler throws a front kick aimed at Newman's knee but Newman avoids it well.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler lands with a hook. Newman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Newman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Newman.
Chandler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Newman tries a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Newman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chandler sprawls well. Chandler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newman gets slowly back to his feet.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newman.
Newman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Newman scores with a jab.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Newman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newman throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Newman.
Newman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newman scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Chandler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newman.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chandler backing away here, and Newman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Newman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Newman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler tries to land a leg kick but Newman saw it coming and moves away.
Chandler backing away here, and Newman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Chandler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newman is trying to defend but Chandler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newman is staying active underneath Chandler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Newman has his hands clasped together around Chandler's back. He's all about the action.
Chandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newman's head.
Newman tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Chandler throwing shots but Newman is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing that Chandler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chandler wants to free his trapped foot but Newman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chandler checks a low kick from Newman.
Chandler lands with an overhand left.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good leg kick by Newman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chandler with a nice cross.
Chandler tries to score with a low kick but Newman moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Newman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newman moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Newman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newman throws a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler tries to land a body kick
and Newman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chandler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Newman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chandler blocks it well.
Chandler catches Newman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
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!
Chandler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Newman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Chandler misses with a low kick. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Chandler. That's going to slow Newman down.
Chandler checks the leg kick.
Newman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Newman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler looks to land a body kick but Newman moved away.
Newman lands a right hook to the body.
Newman defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Newman with the counter takedown but Chandler avoids it easily.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Chandler feints and as Newman raises his hands in defense, Chandler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Newman keeps moving.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Newman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newman.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Newman controlling him for the moment.
Chandler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Newman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Newman from controlling successfully.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Newman controlling him for the moment.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chandler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Newman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Newman. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chandler is trying to stand up here but Newman is controlling him well.
Newman working Chandler over with strikes.
Newman stalling.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Newman is controlling well.
Chandler controlling the position well.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcus Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newman working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chandler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newman in his tracks.
A slow jab from Newman misses its intended target.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. Newman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Newman slips the punch.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newman is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Newman circles away and we're back to standing.
Newman feints and then cracks Chandler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chandler down.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Newman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Newman lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Newman's head back.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Newman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
and Newman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newman misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Chandler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Newman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Newman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chandler lands a jab to the nose.
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Newman misses.
Chandler throws the kick towards the body but Newman avoids it.
Chandler misses the jab.
Newman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Newman responds with a good body kick, but Chandler manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Newman throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Newman defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Newman throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Newman slips the punch.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Newman.
Newman slips a jab from Chandler.
Newman feints the counter takedown.
Paul Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Newman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chandler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Newman as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Newman clinches.
Newman cracks Chandler with a nice body shot.
Chandler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Newman manages to break the clinch.
Newman misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Chandler feinted with a counter takedown.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newman scoring well with a low kick there.
Newman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Chandler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Newman, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chandler.
Newman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Newman to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newman misses with a body kick.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newman cracks Chandler with a hook to the temple - Chandler is on wobbly legs here! Newman swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chandler falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Newman wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Newman!
Our winner, Paul Newman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Death Squad 288:Page v Grimm
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Chandler scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Chandler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Chandler.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands. #T1#
Chandler works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Chandler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Chandler blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Chandler missing with knees to the body.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Chandler.
Chandler lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Chandler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chandler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.#T2#
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Chandler tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
Still in the clinch, Chandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Chandler misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Chandler is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Jackson. #T3#
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Chandler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chandler. #TD2#
Chandler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chandler being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea.
Chandler slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Chandler throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Jackson won't allow Chandler to pass to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chandler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Chandler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Chandler lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jackson hold on?!
Chandler lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler misses with punches from the back.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson avoids the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chandler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chandler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chandler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely. #T3#
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking to control Chandler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chandler trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler forces his way into half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Chandler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!#TD2#
Chandler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to bench press Chandler off him but Chandler keeps the position.
Chandler trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chandler connects with a decent elbow.
Chandler landing a few strikes. #T1#
Chandler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chandler tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chandler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marcus Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Chandler is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chandler.
Chandler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackson looks to move to half guard but instead Chandler has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Chandler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Chandler's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Chandler!

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