Post by The Sandman on Dec 23, 2021 2:13:13 GMT -5
Michael Chandler looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Michael Chandler is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Michael Chandler comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Khabib Nurmagomedov comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler moves on the ground
Chandler cannot take advantage in the ground
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Nurmagomedov is able to break the lock.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chandler tries to open up Nurmagomedov with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Nurmagomedov is trying to block them with his hands...
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Michael Chandler 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
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Chandler's face with those brutal elbows! Chandler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to side mount
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Chandler breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Hard blow to Nurmagomedov's mid-section, he seems hurt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks Chandler's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Chandler manages to kick Nurmagomedov away and scrambles on top!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Chandler's Mouth is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Chandler struggles to free himself
Chandler struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov moves backwards and Michael Chandler is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nurmagomedov is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chandler Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to turn in and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Michael Chandler slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to better his position on the ground...
Khabib Nurmagomedov viciously slams hammer blows to Chandler's face!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Nurmagomedov tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Michael Chandler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chandler is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
As the fight continues it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking the best of the fight.
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Khabib Nurmagomedov controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov hovers above Chandler
Good punches to Chandler's body.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Nurmagomedov has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Nurmagomedov is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Michael Chandler, who is barely covering up!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Nurmagomedov delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Khabib Nurmagomedov! Chandler seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by TKO (Elbows) at 2:15 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/35 (83%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Chandler tried, and is probably on the right track, but Khabib is more developed than his rank.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Michael Chandler is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Michael Chandler comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Khabib Nurmagomedov comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler moves on the ground
Chandler cannot take advantage in the ground
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Nurmagomedov is able to break the lock.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chandler tries to open up Nurmagomedov with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Nurmagomedov is trying to block them with his hands...
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Michael Chandler 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
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Chandler's face with those brutal elbows! Chandler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to side mount
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Chandler breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Hard blow to Nurmagomedov's mid-section, he seems hurt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks Chandler's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Chandler manages to kick Nurmagomedov away and scrambles on top!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Chandler's Mouth is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Chandler struggles to free himself
Chandler struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov moves backwards and Michael Chandler is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nurmagomedov is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chandler Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to turn in and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Michael Chandler slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to better his position on the ground...
Khabib Nurmagomedov viciously slams hammer blows to Chandler's face!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Nurmagomedov tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Michael Chandler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chandler is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
As the fight continues it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking the best of the fight.
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Khabib Nurmagomedov controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov hovers above Chandler
Good punches to Chandler's body.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Nurmagomedov has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Nurmagomedov is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Michael Chandler, who is barely covering up!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Nurmagomedov delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Khabib Nurmagomedov! Chandler seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by TKO (Elbows) at 2:15 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/35 (83%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Chandler tried, and is probably on the right track, but Khabib is more developed than his rank.
