Post by The Sandmen on May 29, 2017 8:09:34 GMT -5
Michael Chandler raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Jose Aldo raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Chandler is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Chandler misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aldo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Chandler realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jose Aldo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
That punishment by Michael Chandler has left Aldo staggered! Michael Chandler should try push forward now and finish this!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler struggles on the ground and tries to break Jose Aldo's guard...
Michael Chandler is in Aldo open guard now
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
That hit Chandler who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aldo's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Aldo's face!
Jose Aldo blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Chandler is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo 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.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Michael Chandler fakes some punches
Aldo ties him up.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chandler is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aldo's jaw!
Michael Chandler throws a combo
Aldo punches back but nobody connects.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler throws a looping left hand...
Aldo moves aside and dodges.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Chandler can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jose Aldo jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Michael Chandler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Aldo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jose Aldo's cheek! Aldo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Chandler is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Chandler away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Chandler is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Chandler away.
Michael Chandler takes a kick to the body.
Chandler is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Chandler opts to jump inside Aldo's guard.
Aldo fights back with his feet, forcing Chandler to try something else.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Chandler is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Aldo tries to hit Michael Chandler with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Chandler dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aldo's guard.
Aldo did not see that coming! Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aldo's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aldo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler isolates Jose Aldo's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jose Aldo manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Michael Chandler lost his dominant position.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler attempts a triangle from bottom! Jose Aldo slips out. Chandler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jose Aldo slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Chandler, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Aldo tries to grapple
He puts Chandler in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler grapple with Jose Aldo and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jose Aldo falls hard on the mat with Michael Chandler on top of him
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Jose Aldo put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Aldo put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jose Aldo! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jose Aldo doesn't defend himself!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Right cheek
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aldo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Aldo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo
Michael Chandler storms over Aldo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chandler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aldo's face with his elbows!
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Chandler has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Aldo.
Aldo uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Michael Chandler slides his arm under Jose Aldo's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Jose Aldo pulls down on Michael Chandler's hand and staves off danger
Chandler misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aldo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Chandler tries to use some of his tricky moves but Chandler's is smart enough to counter him.
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Chandler has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Aldo.
Aldo uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Aldo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aldo moves forward and holds Chandler
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Aldo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aldo with uppercuts!
Aldo is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Aldo is unable to escape!
Aldo's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo pushes away Chandler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Chandler doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jose Aldo
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler pushes away Aldo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldo stumbles backwards and Michael Chandler circles to get the center of the cage
Crisp uppercut by Chandler followed by a hard jab
Jose Aldo stumbles back.
Aldo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Incredible haymaker from Michael Chandler!
You can see Jose Aldo's head being snapped backwards!
Aldo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Michael Chandler has left Aldo staggered! Michael Chandler should try push forward now and finish this!
The two exchange wildly
Aldo is connecting with a few punches
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Chandler can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aldo's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jose Aldo is not able to stop Aldo ground skills and Michael Chandler moves to side mount!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 3
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Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Aldo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Aldo's Chin is beginning to swell
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aldo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Chandler moves backwards and circles around Jose Aldo.
Aldo showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Chandler with a right hand.
Chandler steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Aldo throws a lazy kick
Chandler dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Aldo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jose Aldo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
0:44 Round 3 and Chandler is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Aldo stumbles backwards staggered and Michael Chandler launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Aldo is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Michael Chandler turns out the lights for Aldo! What an astonishing KO by Chandler!
Aldo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Michael Chandler by KO (Punches) at 0:56 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 28/40 (70%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 353 s
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/18 (39%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 394 s
Chandler wrestle-dominates. Aldo wrestle-gets-dominated.
Jose Aldo raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Chandler is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Chandler misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aldo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Chandler realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jose Aldo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
That punishment by Michael Chandler has left Aldo staggered! Michael Chandler should try push forward now and finish this!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler struggles on the ground and tries to break Jose Aldo's guard...
Michael Chandler is in Aldo open guard now
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
That hit Chandler who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aldo's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Aldo's face!
Jose Aldo blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Chandler is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo 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.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Michael Chandler fakes some punches
Aldo ties him up.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chandler is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aldo's jaw!
Michael Chandler throws a combo
Aldo punches back but nobody connects.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler throws a looping left hand...
Aldo moves aside and dodges.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Chandler can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jose Aldo jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Michael Chandler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Aldo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jose Aldo's cheek! Aldo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Chandler is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Chandler away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Chandler is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Chandler away.
Michael Chandler takes a kick to the body.
Chandler is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Chandler opts to jump inside Aldo's guard.
Aldo fights back with his feet, forcing Chandler to try something else.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Chandler is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Aldo tries to hit Michael Chandler with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Chandler dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aldo's guard.
Aldo did not see that coming! Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aldo's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aldo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler isolates Jose Aldo's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jose Aldo manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Michael Chandler lost his dominant position.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler attempts a triangle from bottom! Jose Aldo slips out. Chandler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jose Aldo slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Chandler, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Aldo tries to grapple
He puts Chandler in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler grapple with Jose Aldo and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jose Aldo falls hard on the mat with Michael Chandler on top of him
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Jose Aldo put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Aldo put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jose Aldo! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jose Aldo doesn't defend himself!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Right cheek
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aldo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Aldo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo
Michael Chandler storms over Aldo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chandler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aldo's face with his elbows!
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Chandler has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Aldo.
Aldo uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Michael Chandler slides his arm under Jose Aldo's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Jose Aldo pulls down on Michael Chandler's hand and staves off danger
Chandler misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aldo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Chandler tries to use some of his tricky moves but Chandler's is smart enough to counter him.
Chandler is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Chandler has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Aldo.
Aldo uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Aldo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aldo moves forward and holds Chandler
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Aldo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aldo with uppercuts!
Aldo is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Aldo is unable to escape!
Aldo's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo pushes away Chandler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Chandler doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jose Aldo
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler pushes away Aldo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldo stumbles backwards and Michael Chandler circles to get the center of the cage
Crisp uppercut by Chandler followed by a hard jab
Jose Aldo stumbles back.
Aldo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Incredible haymaker from Michael Chandler!
You can see Jose Aldo's head being snapped backwards!
Aldo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Michael Chandler has left Aldo staggered! Michael Chandler should try push forward now and finish this!
The two exchange wildly
Aldo is connecting with a few punches
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Chandler can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aldo's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aldo
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jose Aldo is not able to stop Aldo ground skills and Michael Chandler moves to side mount!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 3
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Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Aldo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Aldo's Chin is beginning to swell
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aldo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Chandler moves backwards and circles around Jose Aldo.
Aldo showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Chandler with a right hand.
Chandler steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Aldo throws a lazy kick
Chandler dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Aldo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jose Aldo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Chandler!
0:44 Round 3 and Chandler is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Aldo stumbles backwards staggered and Michael Chandler launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Aldo is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Michael Chandler turns out the lights for Aldo! What an astonishing KO by Chandler!
Aldo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Michael Chandler by KO (Punches) at 0:56 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 28/40 (70%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 353 s
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/18 (39%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 394 s
Chandler wrestle-dominates. Aldo wrestle-gets-dominated.