Post by The Sandman on Nov 20, 2024 0:02:43 GMT -5
ManMMA Welterweight Championship
B.J. Penn is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal).
B.J. Penn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Michael Chandler glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Now B.J. Penn put his title in contention against Chandler.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Beedge is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
B.J. Penn comes with a 11 fight winning streak.
Michael Chandler comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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The Beedge and Chandler move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Beedge
The Beedge tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Beedge
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Beedge
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Beedge's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Beedge
The Beedge breaths deeply while on the ground
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Beedge
The Beedge tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Beedge
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open B.J. Penn's guard...
Michael Chandler forces B.J. Penn to open his guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Beedge
The Beedge tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Beedge
Chandler tries to open up The Beedge with a few strikes with his right elbow...
The Beedge blocks a few elbows and now Michael Chandler will have to look for another option here.
Chandler misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler is in closed guard... The Beedge tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler looks to be in very good shape.
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler sits up and gets an arm around The Beedge's neck!
The Beedge pushes Michael Chandler back to the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
The Beedge sits over his knees and pushes away Chandler's leg!
B.J. Penn is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of The Beedge's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Beedge's side.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to The Beedge's cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Beedge tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Beedge tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mark Smith 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
The Beedge seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Chandler, launching a big hook
Michael Chandler steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Chandler steps forward
The Beedge feints.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Michael Chandler
that forces The Beedge to try and defend better.
Michael Chandler just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Beedge may be in trouble!
The Beedge's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chandler feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
The Beedge moves aside and dodges.
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Beedge struggles... Michael Chandler is unable to take him down
The Beedge is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Chandler's chin! That stops Chandler in his tracks!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Chandler steps backwards away from B.J. Penn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chandler goes to the body...
his punches graze The Beedge's arm.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Beedge
Chandler is in closed guard... The Beedge tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Michael Chandler throws a flurry of punches at The Beedge...
The Beedge is defending himself well. None of them connect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Michael Chandler
that forces The Beedge to try and defend better.
B.J. Penn launches a rapid series of punches
taking Chandler from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Beedge steps forward
Michael Chandler catches him with an uppercut to the face!
An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Chandler's stops that one with his face! How is Chandler standing?!
Michael Chandler grabs The Beedge
The Beedge loosens Chandler's hold.
The Beedge is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Michael Chandler brings B.J. Penn down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Beedge
The Beedge breaths deeply while on the ground
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Beedge
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Beedge leans and gets Michael Chandler's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
Chandler is in closed guard... The Beedge tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
B.J. Penn pushes Michael Chandler down and prevents his attempts to escape
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Beedge works on the ground with his fingers over Chandler's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mark Smith has seen that!
Mark Smith 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.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler attempts to cut off The Beedge with punches
The Beedge reels from the strikes.
The Beedge has a small cut in his Forehead
The Beedge looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chandler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn chases Chandler and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Chandler steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Chandler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right cheek
Pulverizing punch to Chandler's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
The Beedge decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The Beedge decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Beedge moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Beedge
The Beedge tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Beedge uses his forearms to block the impact!
The Beedge tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Beedge tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Beedge
Chandler is in closed guard... The Beedge tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
B.J. Penn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Beedge fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Chandler's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over B.J. Penn.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Beedge
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The Beedge tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Beedge tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Beedge
Michael Chandler positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
The Beedge covers himself well
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Beedge
Chandler is in closed guard... The Beedge tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Michael Chandler.
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Round 3
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Chandler is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Chandler misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Chandler may be in trouble!
Chandler's Left eye is beginning to swell
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Chandler is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Beedge.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Michael Chandler and The Beedge engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Chandler measures the resilience of The Beedge's chin with an uppercut while The Beedge lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left eye
Chandler throws a hook
that hits its mark.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Beedge stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Chandler is coming in again!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Michael Chandler.
The Beedge staggers backwards. Chandler wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Beedge sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chandler follows B.J. Penn
The Beedge fakes a move.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
A punch from Michael Chandler
gets blocked by The Beedge.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is opening up on Chandler and raining down combinations!
Chandler's corner looks worried!
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Beedge
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Beedge leans and gets Michael Chandler's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The Beedge is trying to counter now!
Chandler is in closed guard... The Beedge tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
B.J. Penn hovers above Chandler
Good punches to Chandler's body.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
The Beedge knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Beedge breaths deeply while on the ground
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
The Beedge is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
B.J. Penn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Chandler misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Beedge tries to open up Michael Chandler's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Chandler in the side of the head
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Beedge tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
B.J. Penn controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
B.J. Penn is cooling the fight on the ground
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Beedge tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
B.J. Penn controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
B.J. Penn is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chandler
B.J. Penn looks to mount Michael Chandler...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Beedge tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
B.J. Penn controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Beedge tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
B.J. Penn controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Beedge is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mark Smith 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The Beedge dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Chandler from the ground!
Chandler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Beedge launches a furious hook!
That hits Chandler's chin like a wrecking ball! Chandler loses balance and goes to the mat.
Mark Smith is asking Chandler to defend himself! Mark Smith jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Chandler.
Chandler's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is B.J. Penn by TKO (Punch) at 4:19 Round 3
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 38/56 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 3913,5
Time on the ground 424 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 38/56 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/22 (23%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1410,16
Time on the ground 424 s
B.J. Penn defends the Welterweight title!
Chandler did insanely well in this one. He hurt Penn badly in round 1, and possibly took the round. He absorbed a good amount in round 2, but still held his own and did damage as well. They were trading damages, but in the end Penn was hitting harder or landing cleaner, and Chandler just coundl't quite keep the same pace, and eventually crumbled. Probably the toughest challenge Penn had since his lone ManMMA 2.0 loss (to GSP, wasnt it?)
