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Event:
SICKNESS II
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Dean cracks Chandler with a good jab.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Chandler has been cut.
Chandler walks into a stiff left hand from Dean.
Jab by Dean.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Dean counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chandler! Dean lets Chandler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Chandler is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Chandler's jaw. Chandler's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Dean does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elijah Dean!
Elijah Dean decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BKFC 19 - Bottura vs Silver
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Irfan defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Michael Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Irfan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chandler to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Chandler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Irfan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irfan tries to get out of the position.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but Irfan defending well.
Chandler lands with a punch from half guard.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chandler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irfan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chandler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Irfan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chandler.
Chandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Irfan's head. #T1#
Irfan is looking to improve his position.
Irfan won't allow Chandler to pass to mount.
Chandler lands with a punch from half guard.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Chandler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chandler passes to side control. #T2#
Irfan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Irfan's coaches at Total Training Studio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chandler grinds an elbow into Irfan's temple.
Chandler in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Chandler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chandler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Irfan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Irfan pushes Chandler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chandler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chandler moves into full mount!
Irfan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chandler on the ground.
Chandler is landing with some decent strikes but Irfan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Chandler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Chandler lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Chandler is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Irfan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Irfan shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Chandler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Irfan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chandler lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#Irfan is rocked!
Chandler softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Irfan is out cold! Chandler jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Chandler!
Michael Chandler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BKFC 15 - Widenose vs Ford
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Chandler tried to score with a low kick but Orosco checks it.#CL#
Orosco rushes Chandler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike from Orosco.
Chandler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orosco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Orosco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chandler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orosco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Michael Chandler has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orosco misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Orosco lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Orosco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Orosco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chandler wants to break free but Orosco has control.
Orosco lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Orosco.
Orosco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orosco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chandler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orosco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orosco scores with a shoulder strike.
Orosco lands an elbow inside.
Orosco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orosco.
Orosco has Chandler pressed against the cage.
Orosco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chandler up against the cage.
Orosco just leaning against Chandler, taking a breather. #TD2#
Chandler has picked Orosco up - he's going for a ride! Chandler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Orosco kicks off Chandler and gets to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Orosco moves into the clinch.
Orosco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orosco lands a knee to the body.
Chandler avoids the elbow strike from Orosco, against the cage.
Orosco lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Orosco. #CUT#That has opened up Michael Chandler's cut even more.
Chandler blocks an uppercut.
Orosco lands an uppercut.
Chandler blocks an uppercut.
Orosco throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Orosco lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Chandler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Orosco regains guard.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Orosco has wrist control.
Chandler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orosco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chandler on the ground.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard.
Chandler passes Orosco's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Orosco manages to get to full guard.
Orosco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orosco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler stands and throws Orosco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chandler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Orosco!
Chandler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Orosco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orosco is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
Orosco blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orosco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chandler.
A nice elbow there by Chandler.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orosco wants to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Oooh a big shot lands for Chandler! Orosco is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Chandler!
Michael Chandler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BKFC - 155/265 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardrada circles away.
Hardrada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Chandler has been cut.
Chandler throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardrada counters with a nice body shot.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Hardrada circles away easily
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Hardrada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardrada.
Hardrada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chandler in his tracks.
Hardrada lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardrada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardrada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardrada sprawls well. Hardrada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardrada lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hardrada lands with a hook. Chandler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Hardrada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Chandler is rocked!
Hardrada ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Chandler out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isak Hardrada!
A relieved looking Isak Hardrada thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BKFC - 155 Bracket
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oric sprawls well. Oric wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Oric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oric looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oric on his heels. He'll look to pass Oric's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Oric is keeping the position.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oric looking to control.
Chandler advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oric keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Chandler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Oric is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Chandler!
Michael Chandler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
KO 7: Beginning of the End
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Mercado throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#It looks like Michael Chandler has been cut.
Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mercado defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Mercado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A low kick lands for Mercado.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mercado counter with a right hand.
Mercado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manny Mercado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Chandler.
Mercado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mercado with a nice calf kick.
Mercado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mercado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercado throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
Mercado lands a jab.
Mercado 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.
Mercado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mercado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chandler's knee momentarily.
Mercado pushes Chandler away with a front kick.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in and gets a takedown into Mercado's guard.#T1#
Mercado has his hands on Chandler's head, controlling the position.
Chandler stands and throws Mercado's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mercado tries to improve position but can't.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercado keeps working.
Mercado tries to improve position but can't.
Mercado's coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mercado trying to remain calm as Chandler controls from the top position.
It looks like Chandler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chandler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mercado stops Chandler from passing to mount.
Chandler taking a breather here.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercado keeps working. #T3#
Chandler controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mercado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mercado scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mercado lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mercado slaps away a takedown attempt from Chandler, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Chandler looks for a takedown but Mercado sprawls well.
Mercado clobbers Chandler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mercado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chandler's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Mercado as Chandler shoots in.
Mercado lands a nice shot to the body.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Mercado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chandler looks winded!
Mercado digs a good hook to Chandler's body.
Chandler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chandler ducks right into an uppercut from Mercado.
Mercado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chandler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mercado. That one must have hurt.#KD#
Mercado drops Chandler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chandler looks back up at him and smiles so Mercado waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Chandler is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Michael Chandler's cut even more.
Mercado sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Chandler's defenses. It connects perfectly with Chandler's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Mercado!
Manny Mercado made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Junglefights 5
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strasser counters with a one-two to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Strasser scores with a four punch combination!
Strasser throws a combination. Chandler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Strasser counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strasser wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strasser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Chandler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strasser!
Chandler just content to control the position.
Chandler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##SUB#
Chandler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Strasser has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chandler but great work by Strasser.
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
Strasser wants to stand but Chandler is controlling his arm.
Chandler gets back to half guard.
Chandler is doing well to control the position and prevent Strasser from advancing to side control.
Chandler wants to control but Strasser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chandler pulls Strasser in close to his closed guard and prevents Strasser from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've been informed that Strasser has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Strasser throws a big elbow that misses.
Chandler seems keen to control Strasser's posture.
Strasser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Strasser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strasser uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chandler has time to react.#TD#
Strasser gets caught flat footed, as Chandler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chandler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Michael Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strasser's guard. #T1#
Chandler works his way into full mount!
Chandler is landing with some decent strikes but Strasser is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chandler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chandler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strasser hang on?#ROC#Strasser is rocked!
Chandler postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Strasser bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Chandler and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Chandler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Yan closes the distance and pushes Chandler back into the cage.
Yan wants to stall.
#TD#
Chandler successfully pulls guard.
Yan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Yan pulls Chandler in to control the position.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chandler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chandler won't allow Yan to get back to his feet. #T1#
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Yan is keeping the position.
Yan wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position.
Yan can't keep his opponent in guard - Chandler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chandler in particular looking to stall.
Chandler works his way into full mount! #T2#
Chandler content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yan tries to hold on but Chandler postures up.
Chandler content just to control the position here. #T3#
Yan tries to buck Chandler off but he can't manage it.
Yan looks winded!
Chandler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chandler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yan for as long as he can get away with.
Yan wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler controlling from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chandler controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Chandler dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Yan tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yan quickly recovers to half guard.
Yan tries to kick Chandler off in order to stand up. Chandler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Yan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yan is letting Chandler control him for a moment.
Chandler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yan!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yan is breathing heavily.
Chandler landing strikes from the mount.#T1##SUB#
Chandler working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Yan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Chandler off and cradles Yan's limp body as Chandler celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Michael Chandler! |
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