Post by The Sandman on May 4, 2023 21:42:11 GMT -5
Robbie Lawler is the favourite fighter of the crowd at SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario).
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Robbie Lawler looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chandler is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Leon Roberts.
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Round 1
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Chandler and Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Chandler studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Michael Chandler
gets deflected.
Michael Chandler seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Chandler studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
An overhand right from Robbie Lawler that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Chandler's stops that one with his face! How is Chandler standing?!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
A left hook from Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
grazes the chin of Chandler.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chandler stops that one with his ribs!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez goes down.
Crushing shot to Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler tries to open up Robbie Lawler's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez in the side of the head
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler is in closed guard... Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Chandler use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Robbie Lawler holds Michael Chandler and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler tries to pass Robbie Lawler's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez leans and gets Michael Chandler's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Chandler launches a hook to the body
Bang! Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punch by Michael Chandler
that nearly tags Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Robbie Lawler!
Chandler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Robbie Lawler
grazes Chandler's left cheek.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Robbie Lawler attempts to cut off Chandler with punches
Chandler reels from the strikes.
Chandler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Chandler's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Leon Roberts saw it!
Leon Roberts takes away one point from Robbie Lawler for eye poke.
Leon Roberts halts the fight to give Chandler time to recover. Michael Chandler seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Chandler moves backwards and Robbie Lawler is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chandler blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Michael Chandler's cheek! Chandler stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a kick to Chandler's thigh
Chandler checks that kick!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez moves backwards and gestures for Michael Chandler to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Michael Chandler is standing now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robbie Lawler!
Chandler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Chandler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right cheek
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler was tooling Michael Chandler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Chandler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Robbie Lawler
makes Chandler stumble back!
Chandler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chandler studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Robbie Lawler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler is in closed guard... Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Robbie Lawler in his guard...
Robbie Lawler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Robbie Lawler controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's ribs.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez blocks those punches
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Robbie Lawler in his guard...
Robbie Lawler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Robbie Lawler rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is in rear mount over Chandler
Robbie Lawler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler has Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is unable to move under Chandler control.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is unable to move under Chandler control.
Chandler misses a step and Robbie Lawler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Body shots by Robbie Lawler
Solid blows to Chandler's abdomen.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is in rear mount over Chandler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Chandler
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Leon Roberts stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Chandler grabs Robbie Lawler
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Crushing shot to Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler moves on the ground
Michael Chandler moves to side mount
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Leon Roberts knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Robbie Lawler tries to take advantage...
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Michael Chandler isolates Robbie Lawler's left arm looking for an armbar...
Robbie Lawler manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Michael Chandler lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Chandler
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
That hit Chandler who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler is in closed guard... Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Robbie Lawler tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
Leon Roberts tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robbie Lawler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler is in closed guard... Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler measures the resilience of Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Leon Roberts stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robbie Lawler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Robbie Lawler closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chandler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
That hit Chandler who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Robbie Lawler is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robbie Lawler's punches
Chandler measures the resilience of Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's chin with an uppercut while Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez lands some great crosses.
Michael Chandler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robbie Lawler!
Chandler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Michael Chandler fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's chin
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good leg kicks from Robbie Lawler.
Michael Chandler defends with ease.
Chandler pushes Robbie Lawler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez steps backwards away from Michael Chandler. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
Robbie Lawler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chandler's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left eye
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Chandler goes to the body...
his punches graze Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's arm.
A furious flurry of punches from Robbie Lawler
puts Chandler in a world of hurt!
Chandler's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left cheek
That punishment by Robbie Lawler has left Chandler staggered! Robbie Lawler should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Robbie Lawler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice punches from Robbie Lawler.
Chandler staggers backwards. Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Leon Roberts is asking Chandler to defend himself! Leon Roberts jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Chandler.
Winner is Robbie Lawler by TKO (Punches) at 0:42 Round 4
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 447 s
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 30/37 (81%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/18 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Lawler beat the Bing out of Chandler in this one.
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Robbie Lawler looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chandler is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Leon Roberts.
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Round 1
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Chandler and Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Chandler studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Michael Chandler
gets deflected.
Michael Chandler seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Chandler studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
An overhand right from Robbie Lawler that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Chandler's stops that one with his face! How is Chandler standing?!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
A left hook from Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
grazes the chin of Chandler.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chandler stops that one with his ribs!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez goes down.
Crushing shot to Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler tries to open up Robbie Lawler's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez in the side of the head
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler is in closed guard... Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Chandler use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Robbie Lawler holds Michael Chandler and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler tries to pass Robbie Lawler's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez leans and gets Michael Chandler's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Chandler launches a hook to the body
Bang! Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punch by Michael Chandler
that nearly tags Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Robbie Lawler!
Chandler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Robbie Lawler
grazes Chandler's left cheek.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Robbie Lawler attempts to cut off Chandler with punches
Chandler reels from the strikes.
Chandler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Chandler's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Leon Roberts saw it!
Leon Roberts takes away one point from Robbie Lawler for eye poke.
Leon Roberts halts the fight to give Chandler time to recover. Michael Chandler seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Chandler moves backwards and Robbie Lawler is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chandler blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Michael Chandler's cheek! Chandler stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a kick to Chandler's thigh
Chandler checks that kick!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez moves backwards and gestures for Michael Chandler to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Michael Chandler is standing now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robbie Lawler!
Chandler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Chandler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right cheek
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler was tooling Michael Chandler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Chandler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Robbie Lawler
makes Chandler stumble back!
Chandler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chandler studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Robbie Lawler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler is in closed guard... Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Robbie Lawler in his guard...
Robbie Lawler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Robbie Lawler controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's ribs.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez blocks those punches
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Robbie Lawler in his guard...
Robbie Lawler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Robbie Lawler rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is in rear mount over Chandler
Robbie Lawler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler has Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is unable to move under Chandler control.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is unable to move under Chandler control.
Chandler misses a step and Robbie Lawler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Body shots by Robbie Lawler
Solid blows to Chandler's abdomen.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is in rear mount over Chandler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Chandler
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Leon Roberts stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Chandler grabs Robbie Lawler
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Crushing shot to Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler moves on the ground
Michael Chandler moves to side mount
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Leon Roberts knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Robbie Lawler tries to take advantage...
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Michael Chandler isolates Robbie Lawler's left arm looking for an armbar...
Robbie Lawler manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Michael Chandler lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Chandler
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
That hit Chandler who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler is in closed guard... Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Robbie Lawler tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
Leon Roberts tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robbie Lawler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler is in closed guard... Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler measures the resilience of Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Leon Roberts stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robbie Lawler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Robbie Lawler closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chandler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
That hit Chandler who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez
Robbie Lawler is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robbie Lawler's punches
Chandler measures the resilience of Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's chin with an uppercut while Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez lands some great crosses.
Michael Chandler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robbie Lawler!
Chandler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Michael Chandler fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's chin
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good leg kicks from Robbie Lawler.
Michael Chandler defends with ease.
Chandler pushes Robbie Lawler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez steps backwards away from Michael Chandler. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
Robbie Lawler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chandler's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left eye
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Chandler goes to the body...
his punches graze Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez's arm.
A furious flurry of punches from Robbie Lawler
puts Chandler in a world of hurt!
Chandler's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left cheek
That punishment by Robbie Lawler has left Chandler staggered! Robbie Lawler should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Robbie Lawler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice punches from Robbie Lawler.
Chandler staggers backwards. Bobby "The Robbie" Rodriquez wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Leon Roberts is asking Chandler to defend himself! Leon Roberts jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Chandler.
Winner is Robbie Lawler by TKO (Punches) at 0:42 Round 4
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 447 s
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 30/37 (81%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/18 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Lawler beat the Bing out of Chandler in this one.
