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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Chandler (ranked 565 p4p, 663 weight class) and Motshan Bogachev (ranked 66 p4p, 74 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Motshan Bogachev!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogachev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bogachev misses with a straight right.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogachev lands a lovely overhand right.
Bogachev avoids the body shot from Chandler.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogachev misses the target.
Chandler throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogachev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Bogachev slips under a jab.
Bogachev throws the kick towards the body but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogachev.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogachev! But no joy.
Bogachev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away.
Chandler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chandler throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
Bogachev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bogachev looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Bogachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogachev connects with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Bogachev 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.
Bogachev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bogachev swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Motshan Bogachev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogachev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
Bogachev tries to sprawl but Chandler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chandler is keen to just control but Bogachev is a slippery customer.
Bogachev has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bogachev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bogachev is holding on to half guard well.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Bogachev won't allow it.
Chandler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to control the pace.
Bogachev is looking to improve his position.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Bogachev dodges it nicely.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bogachev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but Bogachev defending well.
Bogachev is not content to let Chandler control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bogachev's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chandler connects with a nice short shot to Bogachev's temple.
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.
Bogachev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chandler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bogachev is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chandler tries to pass to full mount but Bogachev defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bogachev is refusing to be controlled, as Chandler sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler working Bogachev over with strikes.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Bogachev's head.
Chandler wants to control but Bogachev is keeping him busy.
Bogachev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bogachev defending well though.
Bogachev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Bogachev's head.
Bogachev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bogachev's head.
Bogachev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bogachev wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Bogachev.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogachev can do to turn this around?
Bogachev with a nice calf kick.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chandler scores with a takedown into Bogachev's guard.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Bogachev keeps moving.
Bogachev keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Bogachev keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chandler trying to control but Bogachev is working from the bottom.
Chandler stands up over Bogachev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bogachev is pulling down on Chandler's head. It's preventing any offense from Chandler, at least for the moment.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bogachev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bogachev has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage.
Chandler trying to control but Bogachev is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chandler postures up in Bogachev's guard and throws a big left but Bogachev blocks it.
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bogachev keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Bogachev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Bogachev knows he should have avoided that one.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bogachev connects with a body shot that sends Chandler's belly button to the back.
Bogachev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogachev.
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.
Bogachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Bogachev.
Bogachev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Chandler checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Bogachev.
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bogachev defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Bogachev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Bogachev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chandler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bogachev misses with a low kick as Chandler jumps back.
Bogachev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler moves out of range as Bogachev strikes.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler misses with a series of wild punches.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogachev moves away.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chandler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Bogachev's shoulder, as Bogachev tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Bogachev misses.
Chandler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bogachev. Bogachev obviously looking to wear him down.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bogachev as he jumps to the side.
Bogachev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Motshan Bogachev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chandler throws a sloppy body shot
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev throws a leg kick that misses.
Chandler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chandler gets a double leg takedown into Bogachev's guard.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chandler postures up in Bogachev's guard and throws a big left but Bogachev blocks it.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Chandler stands up over Bogachev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chandler trying to control but Bogachev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogachev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bogachev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bogachev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bogachev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bogachev keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Bogachev seems keen to control Chandler's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chandler stays in close to Bogachev's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler moves out of range as Bogachev strikes.
Bogachev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chandler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Chandler shoots in for a double leg but Bogachev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bogachev slaps away a takedown attempt from Chandler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bogachev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev lands with a cross.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Bogachev's head but Bogachev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogachev misses with a body shot
and Chandler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bogachev!
Chandler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bogachev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chandler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bogachev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chandler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
An elbow from Chandler crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bogachev is avoiding damage well.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Bogachev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Chandler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bogachev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chandler gets full guard.
Bogachev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler controls Bogachev momentarily but Bogachev frees himself.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Bogachev controlling him for the moment.
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Bogachev stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bogachev's guard.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey 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 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
An out of breath Joey Chandler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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