Post by The Sandman on Aug 13, 2021 19:41:07 GMT -5
Michael Chandler is the favourite fighter of the crowd at GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia).
Michael Chandler looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Diego Sanchez raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Diego is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Chandler's thigh
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Chandler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diego's guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Diego
Chandler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Diego's ribs.
Diego blocks Michael Chandler's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Diego blocks with confidence
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Diego can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A right hand from Diego Sanchez
surprises Chandler!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Mouth
Diego Sanchez and Chandler 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 1:40 in the 1 round
A punch from Michael Chandler
gets blocked by Diego.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego avoids a dangerous strike from Chandler
and counters with a solid straight!
Diego Sanchez is opening up on Chandler and raining down combinations!
Chandler's corner looks worried!
Chandler's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Diego pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Diego Sanchez put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Michael Chandler's face like a wrecking ball!
Michael Chandler seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Chandler seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A wicked punch by Diego Sanchez
rocks Chandler!
Down Chandler goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Diego Sanchez's divison on notice!
Chandler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Punch) at 3:15 Round 1
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 10/11 (91%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Diego just simply beat the shit out of Chandler here. Plain and simple.
Michael Chandler looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Diego Sanchez raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Diego is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Chandler's thigh
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Chandler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diego's guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Diego
Chandler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Diego's ribs.
Diego blocks Michael Chandler's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Diego blocks with confidence
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Diego can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A right hand from Diego Sanchez
surprises Chandler!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Mouth
Diego Sanchez and Chandler 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 1:40 in the 1 round
A punch from Michael Chandler
gets blocked by Diego.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego avoids a dangerous strike from Chandler
and counters with a solid straight!
Diego Sanchez is opening up on Chandler and raining down combinations!
Chandler's corner looks worried!
Chandler's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Diego pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Diego Sanchez put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Michael Chandler's face like a wrecking ball!
Michael Chandler seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Chandler seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A wicked punch by Diego Sanchez
rocks Chandler!
Down Chandler goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Diego Sanchez's divison on notice!
Chandler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Punch) at 3:15 Round 1
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 10/11 (91%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Diego just simply beat the shit out of Chandler here. Plain and simple.
