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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Chandler (ranked 5937 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhorn Mihailov (ranked 7434 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell Chandler has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrell Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jhorn Mihailov !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihailov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Mihailov tries to get set, Chandler tries to push him back and clinch up but Mihailov manages to avoid the attempt.
Mihailov instigates a clinch.
Chandler is trying to push Mihailov away but Mihailov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chandler jumps into guard, dragging Mihailov to the mat.
Mihailov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mihailov stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mihailov manages to get himself to full guard.
Mihailov has a closed guard, preventing Chandler from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mihailov closes the distance and pushes Chandler back into the cage.
Mihailov 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chandler fails to pull guard.
Chandler is pressed up against the cage. Mihailov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chandler down to the mat. Chandler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mihailov instigates a clinch.
Mihailov breaks from the clinch.
Mihailov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Terrell Chandler has been cut.
Mihailov fails to land the takedown.
Terrell Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhorn Mihailov .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailov looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler tries to counter by clinching up but Mihailov breaks away and moves out of range.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mihailov .
Mihailov has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
Mihailov manages to break the clinch.
Chandler tries to clinch but Mihailov is having none of it.
Mihailov 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.
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!
Mihailov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chandler sprawls well. Chandler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mihailov gets slowly back to his feet.
Chandler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihailov shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mihailov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
Chandler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mihailov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chandler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mihailov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chandler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mihailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chandler clinches up with Mihailov and pushes him back against the cage.
Mihailov can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihailov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Mihailov is controlling him.
Mihailov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chandler up against the cage.
Chandler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mihailov walks away with a smile on his face. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chandler pushes Mihailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mihailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihailov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Mihailov tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mihailov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhorn Mihailov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrell Chandler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mihailov looks to land a combination but Chandler avoids it well.
Mihailov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mihailov shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mihailov 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mihailov fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Chandler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mihailov .
Terrell Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhorn Mihailov .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihailov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mihailov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mihailov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihailov tries to clinch up but Chandler circles away and keeps his distance.
Mihailov rushes Chandler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chandler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Mihailov has him pressed against the cage.
Mihailov tries for a takedown but Chandler manages to get underhooks.
Chandler is stalling here.
Mihailov looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chandler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mihailov 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jhorn Mihailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mihailov .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihailov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chandler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mihailov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mihailov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chandler defends well and Mihailov ends up having to push Chandler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mihailov gets caught flat footed, as Chandler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mihailov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chandler manages to pass to side control.
Chandler tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mihailov is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Chandler is going to stand back up.
Chandler content to control rather than advance.
Chandler tries to stand and escape but Mihailov is controlling the position.
Chandler decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Terrell Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mihailov shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mihailov 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mihailov is breathing heavily.
Mihailov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mihailov doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
A quick step to the side and Chandler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mihailov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Chandler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrell Chandler's cut.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mihailov fails to land the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mihailov .
Mihailov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mihailov circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chandler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck for Mihailov with that takedown attempt.
Chandler is looking to counter the offense by Mihailov and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Mihailov keeps it at a distance.
Mihailov moves into the clinch.
Chandler pulls guard successfully.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mihailov won't allow Chandler to get back to his feet.
Chandler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mihailov 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 trying to keep a closed guard but Mihailov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mihailov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mihailov manages to get himself to full guard.
Chandler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mihailov has a closed guard, preventing Chandler from standing up.
Mihailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mihailov , not yet.
Chandler stands and steps away. Mihailov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jhorn Mihailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler rushes Mihailov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mihailov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chandler's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler drags the fight down to the ground.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Mihailov from controlling successfully.
Mihailov won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Chandler looking to control.
Mihailov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mihailov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihailov throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chandler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mihailov misses with a head kick.
Mihailov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chandler sprawls well. Chandler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mihailov gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Chandler misses the target.
Terrell Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhorn Mihailov .
Mihailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihailov shoots and misses
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mihailov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Chandler!
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