Post by The Sandmen on Jul 27, 2012 17:43:31 GMT -5
Demetrious Johnson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Mighty Mouse and Chandler move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Mighty Mouse cannot take advantage in the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
Good job by Chandler blocking and slipping the blows.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Demetrious Johnson in closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Demetrious Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Demetrious Johnson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler rolls and he's now on half guard over Demetrious Johnson. Nice reversal.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Chandler moves on the ground
Michael Chandler moves to side mount
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Mighty Mouse creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Chandler
grazes the chin of Mighty Mouse.
Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chandler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Michael Chandler leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Chandler shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Chandler tries a knee to the midsection...
Mighty Mouse blocks that knee
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson grapple with Michael Chandler and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Chandler manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
Chandler is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Mighty Mouse struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler wraps his legs while he holds Demetrious Johnson's head... Tight guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to open Chandler's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Demetrious Johnson. Chandler is unable to cover himself now!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chandler's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson looks to pass to mount...
Mighty Mouse slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Mighty Mouse throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 2
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Michael Chandler circles around Mighty Mouse
Chandler is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mighty Mouse's jaw!
Mighty Mouse fires low kicks
punishing Chandler's legs repeatedly.
Chandler is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler hovers above Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson stops him from throwing strikes.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Chandler is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler jabs at Mighty Mouse
hitting his chest.
Mighty Mouse ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mighty Mouse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Demetrious Johnson paws at Chandler.
Chandler swings ineffectively.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler won't budge, forcing Mighty Mouse to pull guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chandler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg...
Michael Chandler uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mighty Mouse's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mighty Mouse in the side of the head
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Chandler slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demetrious Johnson.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler aggressively and repeatedly punches Mighty Mouse.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to show some ground skills
Demetrious Johnson put Chandler in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Chandler seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chandler is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Chandler is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Mighty Mouse struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse 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 Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Chandler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Good looking punches from Demetrious Johnson on the ground
deflected by Chandler.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to launch a few punches to Demetrious Johnson
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Mighty Mouse's defense
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chandler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler rolls him over and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Chandler is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chandler is unable to move under Mighty Mouse control.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Michael Chandler forces Demetrious Johnson to open his guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse holds Michael Chandler's arms and blocks the punches!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse 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 clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse 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 Mighty Mouse
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Michael Chandler work his BJJ game.
Michael Chandler throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Demetrious Johnson and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Chandler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Demetrious Johnson work his BJJ game.
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse breaks the closed guard of Michael Chandler and moves to half guard
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Demetrious Johnson and moves to half guard
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Chandler slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demetrious Johnson.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse 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 Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and frees his leg!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg...
Mighty Mouse rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler charges at Mighty Mouse throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Mighty Mouse is rocked!
Mighty Mouse's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Chandler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Chandler moves forward and holds Mighty Mouse
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Chandler blocks Demetrious Johnson's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Chandler is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mighty Mouse's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg
Michael Chandler uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mighty Mouse's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler tries to open Mighty Mouse's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Mighty Mouse is unable to cover himself now!
Mighty Mouse's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Demetrious Johnson to his stomach and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Blocked by Chandler.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mighty Mouse struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mighty Mouse looks to work from half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson looks to pass to mount...
Mighty Mouse slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Mighty Mouse catch Michael Chandler's left arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chandler holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mighty Mouse may be in trouble!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over Mighty Mouse's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Demetrious Johnson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Demetrious Johnson doesn't defend himself!
Mighty Mouse's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Nose
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Chandler is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Chandler is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mighty Mouse wants nothing of that and pushes Chandler.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse 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
Chandler's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chandler's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Split decision
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 34/64 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1191 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 21/46 (46%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 1191 s
Close to a stalemate fight here. Both guys need a tweak of aggression, with a bump in power, based on this fight. Otherwise, this amazing-on-paper fight was only a millimeter above "BORING!"
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Mighty Mouse and Chandler move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Mighty Mouse cannot take advantage in the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
Good job by Chandler blocking and slipping the blows.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Demetrious Johnson in closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Demetrious Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Demetrious Johnson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler rolls and he's now on half guard over Demetrious Johnson. Nice reversal.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Chandler moves on the ground
Michael Chandler moves to side mount
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Mighty Mouse creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Chandler
grazes the chin of Mighty Mouse.
Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chandler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Michael Chandler leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Chandler shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Chandler tries a knee to the midsection...
Mighty Mouse blocks that knee
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson grapple with Michael Chandler and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Chandler manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
Chandler is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Mighty Mouse struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler wraps his legs while he holds Demetrious Johnson's head... Tight guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to open Chandler's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Demetrious Johnson. Chandler is unable to cover himself now!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chandler's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson looks to pass to mount...
Mighty Mouse slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Mighty Mouse throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 2
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Michael Chandler circles around Mighty Mouse
Chandler is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mighty Mouse's jaw!
Mighty Mouse fires low kicks
punishing Chandler's legs repeatedly.
Chandler is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler hovers above Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson stops him from throwing strikes.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Chandler is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler jabs at Mighty Mouse
hitting his chest.
Mighty Mouse ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mighty Mouse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Demetrious Johnson paws at Chandler.
Chandler swings ineffectively.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler won't budge, forcing Mighty Mouse to pull guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chandler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg...
Michael Chandler uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mighty Mouse's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mighty Mouse in the side of the head
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Chandler slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demetrious Johnson.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler aggressively and repeatedly punches Mighty Mouse.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to show some ground skills
Demetrious Johnson put Chandler in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Chandler seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chandler is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Chandler is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Mighty Mouse struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse 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 Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Chandler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Good looking punches from Demetrious Johnson on the ground
deflected by Chandler.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to launch a few punches to Demetrious Johnson
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Mighty Mouse's defense
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chandler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler rolls him over and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Chandler is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chandler is unable to move under Mighty Mouse control.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Michael Chandler forces Demetrious Johnson to open his guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse holds Michael Chandler's arms and blocks the punches!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse 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 clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse 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 Mighty Mouse
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Michael Chandler work his BJJ game.
Michael Chandler throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Demetrious Johnson and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Chandler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Demetrious Johnson work his BJJ game.
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse breaks the closed guard of Michael Chandler and moves to half guard
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Demetrious Johnson and moves to half guard
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Chandler slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demetrious Johnson.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse 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 Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and frees his leg!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg...
Mighty Mouse rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler charges at Mighty Mouse throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Mighty Mouse is rocked!
Mighty Mouse's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Chandler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Chandler moves forward and holds Mighty Mouse
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Chandler blocks Demetrious Johnson's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Chandler is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mighty Mouse's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg
Michael Chandler uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mighty Mouse's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Michael Chandler tries to open Mighty Mouse's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Mighty Mouse is unable to cover himself now!
Mighty Mouse's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Demetrious Johnson to his stomach and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Blocked by Chandler.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mighty Mouse struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mighty Mouse looks to work from half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Demetrious Johnson looks to pass to mount...
Mighty Mouse slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Mighty Mouse catch Michael Chandler's left arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chandler holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mighty Mouse may be in trouble!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over Mighty Mouse's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Demetrious Johnson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Demetrious Johnson doesn't defend himself!
Mighty Mouse's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Nose
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Chandler is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Chandler is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mighty Mouse wants nothing of that and pushes Chandler.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Mighty Mouse 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
Chandler's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Chandler
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chandler's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Split decision
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 34/64 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1191 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 21/46 (46%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 1191 s
Close to a stalemate fight here. Both guys need a tweak of aggression, with a bump in power, based on this fight. Otherwise, this amazing-on-paper fight was only a millimeter above "BORING!"