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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wally Kruschev (ranked 453 p4p, 568 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 65 p4p, 79 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kruschev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev lands with a hook. Chandler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Chandler.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Kruschev leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Chandler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruschev swivels and escapes.
Kruschev 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 takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chandler throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kruschev sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chandler stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet.
Chandler moves nicely into side control.
The ground and pound from Chandler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chandler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kruschev is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kruschev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler working the ground and pound.
Kruschev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kruschev struggling a bit here.
Kruschev is not content to let Chandler control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Chandler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kruschev wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well.
Kruschev is looking to escape.
Kruschev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler is looking to pass into half guard but Kruschev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kruschev is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Kruschev stands up from Chandler's guard - Kruschev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev 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.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev pushes Chandler away with a front kick.
Kruschev throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chandler feints the counter takedown.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev tries to land a body kick
and Chandler counters with a takedown into side control.
Chandler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Kruschev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler throws a strike aimed at the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev avoids it well.
Chandler is working Kruschev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler working the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Kruschev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chandler working the strikes but Kruschev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kruschev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Kruschev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kruschev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruschev as he jumps to the side.
Kruschev leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a jab.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chandler on the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
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!
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Chandler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chandler ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Kruschev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Kruschev punishes Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chandler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Chandler's leg. Chandler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Chandler takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
Chandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Kruschev lunges at Chandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chandler's hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Kruschev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruschev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev sizes up Chandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chandler misses with a right hand
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Chandler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev throws out a powerful jab.
Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruschev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chandler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruschev catches Chandler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruschev's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chandler. Chandler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Kruschev sprawls well.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Chandler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chandler throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruschev is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Kruschev circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chandler in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A pretty intense looking Wally Kruschev took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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