By TONY HACKEROTT
MMANEWS.COM Guest Blogger

The following is an excerpt from a new MMANEWS.COM Blog by our own Tony Hackerott:

With the sport of mixed martial arts expanding at such a rapid rate, new talent emerges on a daily basis. In fact, it can be tough keeping your eyes locked on upcoming prospects. Some of those prospects however, have been fortunate enough to land opportunities with larger promotion, affording them a new level of exposure. Here’s a couple of MMA fighters to keep your eyes on in 2012.

Michael Chandler

This kid is rugged as they come, extremely athletic and surprisingly well rounded. Unbeaten with just nine fights on his résumé thus far, Chandler has already disposed of dangerous Brazilian Patricky Freire and perennial contender to the top lightweight position in the world, Eddie Alvarez. Chandler’s showcased genuine power, some great wrestling, an unbreakable will to win, and even some sound submission skills. The lightweight rankings are beginning to shift, and this is a name you’ll see occupying more lists with each passing day ....

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