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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Kasparaitis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Chandler's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparaitis throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Kasparaitis throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away.
Kasparaitis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kasparaitis throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasparaitis throws a head kick that misses.
Kasparaitis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chandler stalks Kasparaitis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kasparaitis's face. Kasparaitis staggers backwards, shaken.
Kasparaitis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler misses the body punch
letting Kasparaitis counter with a right hand.
Kasparaitis clinches up with Chandler and pushes him back against the cage.
Kasparaitis swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasparaitis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler stalling the fight.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Kasparaitis manages to get underhooks.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasparaitis tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Kasparaitis misses with a body punch.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Kasparaitis.
Chandler is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Kasparaitis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position but instead, Chandler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kasparaitis into the cage.
Kasparaitis struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Kasparaitis blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kasparaitis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chandler can turn it around.
Kasparaitis trying to stall but Chandler improves his position.
Kasparaitis misses with some punches.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasparaitis misses with a punch to the body.
Kasparaitis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kasparaitis scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to stall.
Kasparaitis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Kasparaitis.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kasparaitis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kasparaitis misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chandler.
Kasparaitis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Darius Kasparaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Chandler.
Chandler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasparaitis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasparaitis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler has picked Kasparaitis up - he's going for a ride! Chandler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kasparaitis tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
Kasparaitis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Kasparaitis won't allow it.
Chandler is looking to stall here but Kasparaitis recovers full guard.
Kasparaitis keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chandler manages to get himself to full guard.
Kasparaitis advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler won't allow Kasparaitis to pass to mount.
Kasparaitis controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kasparaitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
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 Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kasparaitis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Kasparaitis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kasparaitis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Kasparaitis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Chandler.
Kasparaitis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chandler checks it well.
Kasparaitis pushes Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasparaitis has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
A nice left hand lands by Chandler.
Chandler just leaning against Kasparaitis, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chandler.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kasparaitis.
Chandler slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kasparaitis after a bit of a struggle.
Kasparaitis can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chandler tries to work over Kasparaitis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasparaitis misses with a body punch.
Kasparaitis misses with the head strike.
Chandler lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasparaitis controlling Chandler's posture.
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kasparaitis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Kasparaitis's legs - danger averted.
Kasparaitis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kasparaitis is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chandler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasparaitis's guard.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasparaitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chandler working the ground and pound.
Chandler tries to score with some ground and pound. Kasparaitis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chandler throws a strike aimed at the side of Kasparaitis's head but Kasparaitis avoids it well.
Kasparaitis is looking to reverse the position.
Marcus Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler working away.
Kasparaitis is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Chandler landing strikes.
Kasparaitis sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis trying to control here.
Kasparaitis controlling the position well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasparaitis moves into full guard.
Kasparaitis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasparaitis looking to control.
Chandler stays in close to Kasparaitis's body and controls the position.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A left lands for Kasparaitis.
Chandler jabs at Kasparaitis's body.
Chandler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chandler misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasparaitis scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Chandler blocks the leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis tries a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Kasparaitis misses with a straight left.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis cracks a nice hook into Chandler's ribs.
A head kick from Kasparaitis lands but Chandler takes it in his stride.
Kasparaitis misses with a low kick.
Darius Kasparaitis is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kasparaitis. Chandler shrugs it off though.
Kasparaitis stuns Chandler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Kasparaitis finds it's target.
Chandler is rocked!
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Kasparaitis saw that one coming.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasparaitis finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler checks the leg kick.
Chandler seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Darius Kasparaitis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kasparaitiss head.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Chandler on the inside.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler prevents a body shot from Kasparaitis.
Chandler is trying to stall.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Kasparaitis controls the action.
Chandler is trying to drag Kasparaitis to the mat but Kasparaitis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasparaitis prevents it.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Chandler.
Kasparaitis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
A head punch on the inside from Kasparaitis fails to land.
Chandler looking to slow down the pace here.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasparaitis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kasparaitis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Kasparaitis.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Kasparaitis controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Kasparaitis as the two fighters clinch.
Kasparaitis tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Kasparaitis back against the cage.
A short right from Chandler.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasparaitis can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Kasparaitis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kasparaitis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasparaitis lands a body punch.
Kasparaitis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasparaitis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kasparaitis fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kasparaitis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasparaitis misses with a leg kick.
Kasparaitis slaps away a takedown attempt from Chandler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasparaitis ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler moves into the clinch.
Kasparaitis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chandler.
Kasparaitis scores with a shot to the side of Chandler's head.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler lands with a right to the head.
Kasparaitis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler lands with a right to the head.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasparaitis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasparaitis tries to stall but Chandler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasparaitis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kasparaitis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chandler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kasparaitis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kasparaitis back to the cage. Chandler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kasparaitis forces Chandler back against the cage and clinches.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Kasparaitis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kasparaitis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kasparaitis lands a shot to the body.
Kasparaitis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler scores with a shoulder strike.
Kasparaitis lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasparaitis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasparaitis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kasparaitis is stalling here.
Kasparaitis is pressed up against the cage. Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kasparaitis down to the mat. Kasparaitis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darius Kasparaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Chandler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasparaitis rushes Chandler and presses him up against the cage.
Kasparaitis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Chandler.
Kasparaitis tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Kasparaitis struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Kasparaitis throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasparaitis is keeping busy.
Chandler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kasparaitis is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis is looking to control Chandler's arms but Chandler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kasparaitis has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasparaitis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Kasparaitis is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasparaitis backwards.
Kasparaitis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler just leaning against Kasparaitis, taking a breather.
Kasparaitis pushes Chandler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chandler tries for a takedown but Kasparaitis manages to get underhooks.
Chandler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kasparaitis misses with a body punch.
Kasparaitis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis had his way with Marcus Chandler in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kasparaitis.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Kasparaitis moved out of range.
Chandler lands with a cross.
Chandler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chandler duly obliges.
Kasparaitis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasparaitis lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kasparaitis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Chandler.
Kasparaitis looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasparaitis misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler lands an uppercut.
Kasparaitis digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kasparaitis trying to stall but Chandler improves his position.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasparaitis stalling in the clinch.
Chandler is looking to control Kasparaitis's arms but Kasparaitis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chandler has his back to the cage.
Kasparaitis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chandler tightens his grip and picks Kasparaitis up, before dumping him to the ground. Kasparaitis manages to land in guard.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Kasparaitis keeps moving.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Darius Kasparaitis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Kasparaitis is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kasparaitis has wrist control.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kasparaitis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kasparaitis keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kasparaitis is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Kasparaitis keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kasparaitis working a defensive guard here.
Kasparaitis has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcus Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasparaitis is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Kasparaitis is really struggling to control Chandler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Darius Kasparaitis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kasparaitis tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasparaitis lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily.
Kasparaitis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chandler is out of range.
Kasparaitis slips a jab from Chandler.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Chandler.
I think Kasparaitis 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Kasparaitis!
Darius Kasparaitis retains his featherweight title!
Darius Kasparaitis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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