Post by The Sandmen on Apr 16, 2012 12:24:18 GMT -5
Gray Maynard is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece).
Gray Maynard doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gray Maynard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Maynard's mid-section, he seems hurt
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Maynard
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Gray Maynard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maynard from the side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gray Maynard
0:51 Round 1 and Maynard is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Maynard
Michael Chandler pushes Gray Maynard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Maynard doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maynard from the side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Maynard
Michael Chandler pushes Gray Maynard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Maynard doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Maynard
Michael Chandler tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Maynard 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 half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Maynard
Chandler is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Maynard's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Maynard
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Gray Maynard closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Michael Chandler looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Gray Maynard to his stomach and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Maynard
Maynard has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Maynard manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Chandler
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Maynard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gray Maynard
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Maynard
He is not able to do it
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Chandler
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Gray Maynard tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maynard looks to work from half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Maynard launches a furious low kick!
Chandler receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Maynard decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chandler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gray Maynard closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Maynard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Maynard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maynard avoids a dangerous strike from Chandler
and counters with a solid straight!
Chandler has a small cut in his Right eye
Gray Maynard has found an opening in the defense of Chandler, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Chandler is wobbling!
Chandler has a small cut in his Chin
Maynard is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
1:04 Round 2 and Maynard is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Chandler's face with those brutal elbows! Chandler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Gray Maynard is cooling the fight on the ground
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Terrible one sided match... Chandler was not ready to fight a fighter of Gray Maynard caliber.
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Maynard uses his strength to keep Maynard at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Maynard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gray Maynard looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Gray Maynard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Good looking punches from Gray Maynard on the ground
They could take their toll on Chandler.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Chandler's face with those brutal elbows! Chandler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Gray Maynard is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
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 Maynard's moves.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Gray Maynard looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Gray Maynard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Gray Maynard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Maynard drills Michael Chandler's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chandler's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Maynard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gray Maynard controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Michael Chandler, who is barely covering up!
That brutal impact left Chandler laid out on the mat! Gray Maynard's corner come in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Winner is Gray Maynard by KO (GnP) at 3:06 Round 2
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/27 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 377 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 377 s
People at Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) will not regret paying for this ticket. Maynard's awesome performance was worth the money.
Chandler had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece).
What a fight! I love my job!
Gray Maynard doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gray Maynard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Maynard's mid-section, he seems hurt
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Maynard
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Gray Maynard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maynard from the side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gray Maynard
0:51 Round 1 and Maynard is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Maynard
Michael Chandler pushes Gray Maynard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Maynard doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maynard from the side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Maynard
Michael Chandler pushes Gray Maynard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Maynard doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Maynard
Michael Chandler tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Maynard 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 half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Maynard
Chandler is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Maynard's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Maynard
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Gray Maynard closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Michael Chandler looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Gray Maynard to his stomach and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Maynard
Maynard has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Maynard manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Chandler
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Maynard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gray Maynard
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Maynard
He is not able to do it
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Chandler
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Gray Maynard tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maynard looks to work from half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Maynard launches a furious low kick!
Chandler receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Maynard decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chandler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gray Maynard closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Maynard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Maynard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maynard avoids a dangerous strike from Chandler
and counters with a solid straight!
Chandler has a small cut in his Right eye
Gray Maynard has found an opening in the defense of Chandler, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Chandler is wobbling!
Chandler has a small cut in his Chin
Maynard is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
1:04 Round 2 and Maynard is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Chandler's face with those brutal elbows! Chandler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Gray Maynard is cooling the fight on the ground
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Terrible one sided match... Chandler was not ready to fight a fighter of Gray Maynard caliber.
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Maynard uses his strength to keep Maynard at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Maynard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gray Maynard looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Gray Maynard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Good looking punches from Gray Maynard on the ground
They could take their toll on Chandler.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Chandler's face with those brutal elbows! Chandler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Gray Maynard is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
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 Maynard's moves.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Gray Maynard looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Gray Maynard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Gray Maynard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Maynard drills Michael Chandler's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chandler's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Maynard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gray Maynard controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Michael Chandler, who is barely covering up!
That brutal impact left Chandler laid out on the mat! Gray Maynard's corner come in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Winner is Gray Maynard by KO (GnP) at 3:06 Round 2
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/27 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 377 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 377 s
People at Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) will not regret paying for this ticket. Maynard's awesome performance was worth the money.
Chandler had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece).
What a fight! I love my job!