Post by The Sandman on Jun 2, 2021 1:16:23 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Michael Chandler chants all around the place!
Michael Chandler looks very relaxed.
Jon Fitch glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Michael Chandler comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Jon Fitch comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Chandler
Fitch moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fitch into his guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Chandler
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Fitch succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Chandler
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Chandler
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch succeeds
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Chandler
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch suddenly holds Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Fitch
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Michael Chandler any adventage in the ground.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Chandler is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Chandler
Fitch moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Fitch tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Jon Fitch pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler wraps his legs while he holds Jon Fitch's head... Tight guard!
Fitch misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Fitch's ribs.
Fitch blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Chandler moves backwards and Jon Fitch is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jon Fitch circles around Chandler
Fitch wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Fitch moves forward and holds Chandler
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Jon Fitch pushes Chandler forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch and Michael Chandler are cliched up against the cage. Fitch hammers Chandler face and hooks Chandler leg
Michael Chandler is on his back after that trip
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Fitch's ribs.
That hit Fitch who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Chandler
Jon Fitch tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Chandler
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Chandler
Fitch tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jon Fitch fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Michael Chandler is not able to stop Chandler ground skills and Jon Fitch moves to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Michael Chandler
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Fitch is taking the best of the fight.
Jon Fitch looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Jon Fitch looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Fitch turns out the lights for Chandler! What an astonishing KO by Fitch!
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Jon Fitch by KO (Elbow) at 2:12 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/4 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 323 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 323 s
Was interested in this one. Fitch just pure-wrestled the hell out of Chandler in this one. Ross was not impressed. Rachel was indifferent, as she was on a break or some shit.
Michael Chandler looks very relaxed.
Jon Fitch glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Michael Chandler comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Jon Fitch comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Chandler
Fitch moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fitch into his guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Chandler
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Fitch succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Chandler
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Chandler
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch succeeds
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Chandler
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch suddenly holds Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Fitch
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Michael Chandler any adventage in the ground.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Chandler is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Chandler
Fitch moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Fitch tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Jon Fitch pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler wraps his legs while he holds Jon Fitch's head... Tight guard!
Fitch misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Fitch's ribs.
Fitch blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Chandler moves backwards and Jon Fitch is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jon Fitch circles around Chandler
Fitch wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Fitch moves forward and holds Chandler
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Jon Fitch pushes Chandler forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch and Michael Chandler are cliched up against the cage. Fitch hammers Chandler face and hooks Chandler leg
Michael Chandler is on his back after that trip
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Fitch's ribs.
That hit Fitch who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Chandler
Jon Fitch tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Chandler
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Chandler
Fitch tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jon Fitch fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Chandler
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Michael Chandler is not able to stop Chandler ground skills and Jon Fitch moves to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Michael Chandler
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Fitch is taking the best of the fight.
Jon Fitch looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Jon Fitch looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Fitch turns out the lights for Chandler! What an astonishing KO by Fitch!
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Jon Fitch by KO (Elbow) at 2:12 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/4 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 323 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 323 s
Was interested in this one. Fitch just pure-wrestled the hell out of Chandler in this one. Ross was not impressed. Rachel was indifferent, as she was on a break or some shit.
