Post by The Sandmen on Oct 2, 2017 22:18:59 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Ferocious staredown by Gomi while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Michael Chandler looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
And here we go with the title fight!
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Takanori Gomi and Michael Chandler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and launches himself over Chandler!
Nice move by Gomi who clinches and pushes Chandler against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Gomi hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Gomi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Takanori Gomi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chandler is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler grapple with Takanori Gomi and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Takanori Gomi falls hard on the mat with Michael Chandler on top of him
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler storms over Gomi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Takanori Gomi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Chandler is in closed guard... Gomi 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 Gomi
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Takanori Gomi and moves to half guard
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Michael Chandler moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler viciously slams hammer blows to Gomi's face!
Gomi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 side mount over Takanori Gomi
Michael Chandler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gomi's moves.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 side mount over Takanori Gomi
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Takanori Gomi work his BJJ game.
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki 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 Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
Takanori Gomi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Chandler's chin
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chandler has a small cut in his Chin
Takanori Gomi charges at Chandler throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Chandler is rocked!
Chandler's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right eye
A wicked punch by Takanori Gomi
rocks Chandler!
A furious flurry of punches from Takanori Gomi
puts Chandler in a world of hurt!
Takanori Gomi tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Chandler's face
Shovel hook by Takanori Gomi
tags Chandler.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Gomi avoids a dangerous strike from Chandler
and counters with a solid straight!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Takanori Gomi chases Chandler and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Chandler steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Takanori Gomi's mind is definitely in the fight, Chandler just got nailed! Takanori Gomi saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Chandler moves aside and dodges.
Gomi pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Not a desiderable position that Chandler is in now. Takanori Gomi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Takanori Gomi
Good shot! Chandler has reasons to be worried.
Takanori Gomi throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Chandler's chin! That stops Chandler in his tracks!
Chandler's Right eye is beginning to swell
Chandler has a small cut in his Right eye
Chandler seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chandler looks rattled! Takanori Gomi sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Michael Chandler is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Takanori Gomi turns out the lights for Chandler! What an astonishing KO by Gomi!
Chandler's Chin is beginning to swell
Chandler has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (Punches) at 4:45 Round 1
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 22/29 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 116 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/9 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 116 s
Takanori Gomi defends the Lightweight title!
Gomi wasn't playing around in that there tournament, was he? My, oh my.