Post by The Sandman on Apr 18, 2023 2:01:11 GMT -5
Colby Covington is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam).
Ferocious staredown by Chandler while Keith Peterson recites the rules.
Colby Covington doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 her fist after the match.
Colby Covington comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Chandler and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Colby Covington is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Chandler into her guard.
Crushing shot to Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's body! She's holding her side
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton leans and gets Michael Chandler's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Keith Peterson stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton decides to launch some tentative punches
Colby Covington takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is measuring Chandler with her jab.
Chandler isn't fazed.
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Chandler steps backwards away from Colby Covington. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Colby Covington shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton into her guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Body shots by Colby Covington
Chandler covers up.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Colby Covington is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Colby Covington is in Chandler open guard now
Colby Covington is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Colby Covington realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Keith Peterson 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Michael Chandler pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Michael Chandler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Chandler who put distance between them
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Colby Covington is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Chandler into her guard.
Crushing shot to Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Colby Covington holds Michael Chandler and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Chandler struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to her side and trap Colby Covington in her guard...
Michael Chandler gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Colby Covington fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Colby Covington tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Colby Covington passes momentarily but Michael Chandler regains half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Keith Peterson separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Chandler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Colby Covington fakes a punch and launches herself over Chandler!
Nice move by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who clinches and pushes Chandler against the cage
Michael Chandler pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Michael Chandler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chandler.
Keith Peterson separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Chandler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chandler is trying to lift Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton!
Brilliant side slam!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Michael Chandler in her guard.
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Colby Covington is standing now.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is standing while Chandler is on the ground on her back
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and gestures for Michael Chandler to stand up.
Chandler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
Chandler is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chandler is holding Colby Covington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Keith Peterson didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Michael Chandler looks to mount Colby Covington...
Colby Covington takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler tries to open up Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks a few elbows and now Michael Chandler will have to look for another option here.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Colby Covington controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Chandler struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Colby Covington pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who is in full mount! Chandler is in trouble now!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler creates enough space to control Colby Covington's leg.
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Chandler is smart enough to block that one.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to grapple
She puts Chandler in a double underhook!
Michael Chandler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton pushes off of Michael Chandler and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Chandler stumbles backwards but Colby Covington chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Chandler's Right eye is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Chandler circles out and slips free of Colby Covington's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Colby Covington goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chandler seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Some counter punches against Michael Chandler
land while she's on her bicycle.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to grapple
She puts Chandler in a double underhook!
Michael Chandler pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Michael Chandler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler pushes Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton pushes Chandler away and circle away
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Keith Peterson tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Chandler and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Colby Covington is in open guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Chandler are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Pitty-pat punches from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Michael Chandler doesn't flinch.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Chandler misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter her!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to escape from closed guard...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Colby Covington launches a few punches to Chandler
Chandler holds Colby Covington's arms and blocks the punches!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chandler's guard.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Keith Peterson stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chandler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Crushing shot to Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's body! She's holding her side
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close her guard around Chandler
She succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks them effectively.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Colby Covington tries to better her position on the ground...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chandler struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Colby Covington tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Colby Covington manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Colby Covington in her guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chandler's ribs.
Chandler is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close her guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
She succeeds!
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Keith Peterson stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chandler is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a stiff jab!
Chandler ducks that one.
Brilliant combination from Colby Covington
Chandler is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward and holds Chandler
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Michael Chandler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Michael Chandler
well done Chandler falls hard on the mat
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is standing while Chandler is on the ground on her back
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a kick to Chandler's thigh
Chandler checks that kick!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is standing while Chandler is on the ground on her back
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and gestures for Michael Chandler to stand up.
Chandler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
Colby Covington shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Colby Covington pushes Chandler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Colby Covington pushes Chandler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler grapple with Colby Covington and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton manage to maintain her balances and avoid going down
Colby Covington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton circles out and slips free of Michael Chandler's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Chandler is holding Colby Covington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Michael Chandler in her guard.
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler struggles on the ground and tries to break Colby Covington's guard...
Michael Chandler is in Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton open guard now
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close her guard around Chandler
She is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Colby Covington can't prevent her opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wraps her leg around Michael Chandler leg and prevents her from moving.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Michael Chandler tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Colby Covington tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Colby Covington who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Michael Chandler pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Michael Chandler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler shoots and grab Colby Covington's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton sprawl and remain on her feet
Keith Peterson sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Colby Covington fakes a move and moves laterally.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Colby Covington is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Keith Peterson separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
Colby Covington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Chandler and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chandler is holding Colby Covington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Colby Covington shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Chandler misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter her!
Colby Covington moves forward looking for some grappling action
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who put distance between them
Chandler is holding Colby Covington's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Michael Chandler looks to mount Colby Covington...
Michael Chandler slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Colby Covington
Michael Chandler tries to better her position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Colby Covington to her stomach and takes her back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton has Chandler controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Chandler
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's chin
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler jabs at Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
hitting her chest.
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Some big punches are landing!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Chandler avoids a dangerous strike from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
and counters with a solid straight!
Michael Chandler takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Chandler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Chandler is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Colby Covington didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Keith Peterson knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close her guard around Chandler
She is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close her guard around Chandler
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close her guard around Chandler
She is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Colby Covington closed her guard around Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Good looking punches from Michael Chandler on the ground
They could take their toll on Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Michael Chandler in her guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chandler is the winner of this round.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Majority decision
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 834 s
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 805 s
The better lady won. I think. Time for this IRL?
Ferocious staredown by Chandler while Keith Peterson recites the rules.
Colby Covington doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 her fist after the match.
Colby Covington comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Chandler and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Colby Covington is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Chandler into her guard.
Crushing shot to Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's body! She's holding her side
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton leans and gets Michael Chandler's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Keith Peterson stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton decides to launch some tentative punches
Colby Covington takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is measuring Chandler with her jab.
Chandler isn't fazed.
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Chandler steps backwards away from Colby Covington. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Colby Covington shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton into her guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Body shots by Colby Covington
Chandler covers up.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Colby Covington is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Colby Covington is in Chandler open guard now
Colby Covington is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Colby Covington realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Keith Peterson 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Michael Chandler pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Michael Chandler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Chandler who put distance between them
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Colby Covington is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Chandler into her guard.
Crushing shot to Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Colby Covington holds Michael Chandler and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Chandler struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to her side and trap Colby Covington in her guard...
Michael Chandler gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Colby Covington fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Colby Covington tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Colby Covington passes momentarily but Michael Chandler regains half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Keith Peterson separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Chandler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Colby Covington fakes a punch and launches herself over Chandler!
Nice move by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who clinches and pushes Chandler against the cage
Michael Chandler pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Michael Chandler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chandler.
Keith Peterson separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Chandler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chandler is trying to lift Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton!
Brilliant side slam!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Michael Chandler in her guard.
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Colby Covington is standing now.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is standing while Chandler is on the ground on her back
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and gestures for Michael Chandler to stand up.
Chandler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
Chandler is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chandler is holding Colby Covington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Keith Peterson didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Michael Chandler looks to mount Colby Covington...
Colby Covington takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler tries to open up Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks a few elbows and now Michael Chandler will have to look for another option here.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Colby Covington controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Chandler struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Colby Covington pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who is in full mount! Chandler is in trouble now!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler creates enough space to control Colby Covington's leg.
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Chandler is smart enough to block that one.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to grapple
She puts Chandler in a double underhook!
Michael Chandler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton pushes off of Michael Chandler and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Chandler stumbles backwards but Colby Covington chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Chandler's Right eye is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Chandler circles out and slips free of Colby Covington's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Colby Covington goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chandler seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Some counter punches against Michael Chandler
land while she's on her bicycle.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to grapple
She puts Chandler in a double underhook!
Michael Chandler pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Michael Chandler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler pushes Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton pushes Chandler away and circle away
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Keith Peterson tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Chandler and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Colby Covington is in open guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Chandler are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Pitty-pat punches from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Michael Chandler doesn't flinch.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Chandler misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter her!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to escape from closed guard...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Colby Covington launches a few punches to Chandler
Chandler holds Colby Covington's arms and blocks the punches!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chandler's guard.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Keith Peterson stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chandler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Crushing shot to Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's body! She's holding her side
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close her guard around Chandler
She succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler is in closed guard... Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks them effectively.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Colby Covington tries to better her position on the ground...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chandler struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Colby Covington is in half guard over Chandler
Colby Covington tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Colby Covington manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Colby Covington in her guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chandler's ribs.
Chandler is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close her guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
She succeeds!
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Keith Peterson stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chandler is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a stiff jab!
Chandler ducks that one.
Brilliant combination from Colby Covington
Chandler is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward and holds Chandler
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Michael Chandler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Michael Chandler
well done Chandler falls hard on the mat
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is standing while Chandler is on the ground on her back
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a kick to Chandler's thigh
Chandler checks that kick!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is standing while Chandler is on the ground on her back
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and gestures for Michael Chandler to stand up.
Chandler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
Colby Covington shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Colby Covington pushes Chandler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Colby Covington pushes Chandler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler grapple with Colby Covington and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton manage to maintain her balances and avoid going down
Colby Covington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton circles out and slips free of Michael Chandler's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Chandler is holding Colby Covington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Michael Chandler in her guard.
Colby Covington manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler struggles on the ground and tries to break Colby Covington's guard...
Michael Chandler is in Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton open guard now
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close her guard around Chandler
She is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Colby Covington can't prevent her opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wraps her leg around Michael Chandler leg and prevents her from moving.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Michael Chandler tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Colby Covington tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Colby Covington who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Michael Chandler pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Michael Chandler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler shoots and grab Colby Covington's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton sprawl and remain on her feet
Keith Peterson sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Colby Covington fakes a move and moves laterally.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Colby Covington is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Keith Peterson separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
Colby Covington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Chandler and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chandler is holding Colby Covington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Colby Covington shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Chandler misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter her!
Colby Covington moves forward looking for some grappling action
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who put distance between them
Chandler is holding Colby Covington's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Michael Chandler looks to mount Colby Covington...
Michael Chandler slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Colby Covington
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Colby Covington
Michael Chandler tries to better her position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Colby Covington to her stomach and takes her back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton has Chandler controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Chandler
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's chin
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler jabs at Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
hitting her chest.
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Some big punches are landing!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Chandler avoids a dangerous strike from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
and counters with a solid straight!
Michael Chandler takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Chandler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Chandler is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Colby Covington didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Keith Peterson knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close her guard around Chandler
She is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close her guard around Chandler
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to close her guard around Chandler
She is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Colby Covington closed her guard around Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Good looking punches from Michael Chandler on the ground
They could take their toll on Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Michael Chandler in her guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chandler is the winner of this round.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Majority decision
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 834 s
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 805 s
The better lady won. I think. Time for this IRL?
