Post by The Sandman on Feb 24, 2022 14:37:01 GMT -5
Michael Chandler looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Jorge Masvidal looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Michael Chandler comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
Jorge Masvidal comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Gamebred studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jorge Masvidal sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Chandler is holding Jorge Masvidal's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jorge Masvidal loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Jorge Masvidal manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Gamebred
Chandler has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Jorge Masvidal and moves to half guard
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
Gamebred misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Gamebred creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Chandler moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good movement from Chandler
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Jorge Masvidal jumps back and jabs
Chandler only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Chandler!
Gamebred is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gamebred's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jorge Masvidal's Left cheek
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gamebred
Michael Chandler pushes Jorge Masvidal against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Gamebred doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gamebred
Jorge Masvidal tries to turn away and scramble out. Michael Chandler takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jorge Masvidal spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Jorge Masvidal looks to counter!
Gamebred attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chandler slips out. Gamebred quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chandler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from Chandler
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Chandler launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Shovel hook by Jorge Masvidal
tags Chandler.
Gamebred pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gamebred moves backwards and Michael Chandler is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jorge Masvidal and Chandler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Chandler is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Good movement from Chandler
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Gamebred has a small cut in his Chin
Chandler steps backwards away from Jorge Masvidal. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Jorge Masvidal jumps back and jabs
Chandler seems staggered and Jorge Masvidal runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Chandler's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gamebred can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gamebred launches a furious low kick!
Chandler receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Gamebred is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Chandler's jaw!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Gamebred is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Gamebred studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Pulverizing punch to Chandler's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Michael Chandler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Gamebred is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler circles around Gamebred
Michael Chandler throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gamebred.
There is a small laceration on Jorge Masvidal's Right eye
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Some big punches are landing!
Gamebred has a small cut in his Chin
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chandler launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Crushing shot to Gamebred's body! He's holding his side
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gamebred
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jorge Masvidal is a bloody mess!
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Gamebred seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gamebred
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Gamebred seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gamebred
Chandler moves on the ground
Michael Chandler moves to side mount
Gamebred seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chandler goes for an americana!
Gamebred breaks free.
Gamebred seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Chandler slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jorge Masvidal.
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gamebred is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gamebred is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler was tooling Jorge Masvidal for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jorge Masvidal lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jorge Masvidal is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
That punishment by Michael Chandler has left Gamebred staggered! Michael Chandler should try push forward now and finish this!
Jorge Masvidal continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Gamebred is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
Chandler goes to the body...
He punishes Gamebred's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
Jorge Masvidal's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Gamebred has a small cut in his Nose
Gamebred seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
You can see Gamebred's blood making stains in the mat.
Good movement from Chandler
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Gamebred has a small cut in his Forehead
Brilliant combination from Michael Chandler
that forces Gamebred to try and defend better.
Gamebred's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler and Gamebred circle around the center of the cage.
Jorge Masvidal is a bloody mess!
Chandler pushes Jorge Masvidal and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler moves backwards and Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can see Gamebred's blood making stains in the mat.
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jorge Masvidal's punches
Gamebred is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chandler.
Gamebred has a small cut in his Chin
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chandler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jorge Masvidal continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jorge Masvidal's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gamebred stops that one with his ribs!
Jorge Masvidal is a bloody mess!
Gamebred and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
Jorge Masvidal is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler paws at Gamebred.
Gamebred swings ineffectively.
Jorge Masvidal gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Some big punches are landing!
Gamebred crumples to the mat and Chandler moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Michael Chandler by KO (Punches) at 4:53 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 35/48 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 122 s
Statistics: Jorge Masvidal
Punches 13/25 (52%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 122 s
Chandler decided to stand with Jorge? Wild stuff. And he won too! Crazy! Maybe those takedowns wore JM down some.
Jorge Masvidal looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Michael Chandler comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
Jorge Masvidal comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Gamebred studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jorge Masvidal sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Chandler is holding Jorge Masvidal's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jorge Masvidal loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Jorge Masvidal manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Gamebred
Chandler has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Jorge Masvidal and moves to half guard
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
Gamebred misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Gamebred creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Chandler moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good movement from Chandler
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Jorge Masvidal jumps back and jabs
Chandler only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Chandler!
Gamebred is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gamebred's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jorge Masvidal's Left cheek
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gamebred
Michael Chandler pushes Jorge Masvidal against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Gamebred doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gamebred
Jorge Masvidal tries to turn away and scramble out. Michael Chandler takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jorge Masvidal spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Jorge Masvidal looks to counter!
Gamebred attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chandler slips out. Gamebred quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chandler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from Chandler
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Chandler launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Shovel hook by Jorge Masvidal
tags Chandler.
Gamebred pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gamebred moves backwards and Michael Chandler is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jorge Masvidal and Chandler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Chandler is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Good movement from Chandler
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Gamebred has a small cut in his Chin
Chandler steps backwards away from Jorge Masvidal. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Jorge Masvidal jumps back and jabs
Chandler seems staggered and Jorge Masvidal runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Chandler's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gamebred can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gamebred launches a furious low kick!
Chandler receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Gamebred is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Chandler's jaw!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Gamebred is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Gamebred studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Pulverizing punch to Chandler's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Michael Chandler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Gamebred is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler circles around Gamebred
Michael Chandler throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gamebred.
There is a small laceration on Jorge Masvidal's Right eye
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Some big punches are landing!
Gamebred has a small cut in his Chin
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chandler launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Crushing shot to Gamebred's body! He's holding his side
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gamebred
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jorge Masvidal is a bloody mess!
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Gamebred seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gamebred
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Gamebred seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gamebred
Chandler moves on the ground
Michael Chandler moves to side mount
Gamebred seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chandler goes for an americana!
Gamebred breaks free.
Gamebred seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Chandler slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jorge Masvidal.
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gamebred is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gamebred is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler was tooling Jorge Masvidal for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jorge Masvidal lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jorge Masvidal is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
That punishment by Michael Chandler has left Gamebred staggered! Michael Chandler should try push forward now and finish this!
Jorge Masvidal continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Gamebred is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
Chandler goes to the body...
He punishes Gamebred's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
Jorge Masvidal's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Gamebred has a small cut in his Nose
Gamebred seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
You can see Gamebred's blood making stains in the mat.
Good movement from Chandler
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Gamebred has a small cut in his Forehead
Brilliant combination from Michael Chandler
that forces Gamebred to try and defend better.
Gamebred's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler and Gamebred circle around the center of the cage.
Jorge Masvidal is a bloody mess!
Chandler pushes Jorge Masvidal and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler moves backwards and Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can see Gamebred's blood making stains in the mat.
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jorge Masvidal's punches
Gamebred is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chandler.
Gamebred has a small cut in his Chin
Jorge Masvidal seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
Gamebred doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chandler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jorge Masvidal continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jorge Masvidal's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gamebred stops that one with his ribs!
Jorge Masvidal is a bloody mess!
Gamebred and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
Jorge Masvidal is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler paws at Gamebred.
Gamebred swings ineffectively.
Jorge Masvidal gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Some big punches are landing!
Gamebred crumples to the mat and Chandler moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Michael Chandler by KO (Punches) at 4:53 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 35/48 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 122 s
Statistics: Jorge Masvidal
Punches 13/25 (52%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 122 s
Chandler decided to stand with Jorge? Wild stuff. And he won too! Crazy! Maybe those takedowns wore JM down some.