Post by The Sandmen on Feb 26, 2014 2:42:54 GMT -5
Michael Chandler raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Josh Thomson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Solid jabs from Josh Thomson.
Nice punches.
Thomson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Josh Thomson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Thomson tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Josh Thomson and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
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 Josh Thomson
Chandler suddenly holds Josh Thomson's arm and tries an armbar!
Thomson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Michael Chandler!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Josh Thomson 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 Chandler's moves.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Thomson. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Thomson pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Chandler throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Thomson's defense muffles the blows.
Thomson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Chin
Solid low kick from Josh Thomson.
Chandler deflects it.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Josh Thomson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Thomson
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Chandler succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson 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 Thomson
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Thomson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Chandler doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler pushes Josh Thomson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Thomson doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson 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 Thomson
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Michael Chandler for headbutt.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Thomson time to recover. Josh Thomson seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Thomson launches a furious low kick!
Chandler receives a hard blow on his right leg!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Thomson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Thomson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chandler follows Josh Thomson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Chandler needs to stop playing Josh Thomson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Chandler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson attempts a sweep single...
Josh Thomson catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Thomson.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Josh Thomson looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Josh Thomson forces Michael Chandler to open his guard.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Thomson
He is not able to do it
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
0:48 Round 2 and Thomson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Thomson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Thomson is in rear mount over Chandler
Josh Thomson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Chandler locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Josh Thomson unil he can pull his arm free! Thomson lost his dominant position.
Thomson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler has Thomson 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.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Thomson launches a barrage of elbows over Chandler's face!
Michael Chandler blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Thomson looks to pass to mount...
Chandler 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Thomson has found an opening in the defense of Chandler, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Chandler's ribs.
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 Thomson
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Chandler sits over his knees and pushes away Thomson's leg!
Michael Chandler is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Josh Thomson manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Thomson
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg...
Thomson rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Josh Thomson in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Thomson 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 has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Josh Thomson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Thomson moves on the ground
Josh Thomson moves to side mount
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Thomson looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Chandler
Josh Thomson storms over Chandler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Thomson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chandler's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Chin
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Chandler
Josh Thomson tries to free his leg...
Chandler rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler isolates Josh Thomson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Thomson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Michael Chandler lost his dominant position.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Thomson to fight back!
Thomson 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 side mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson 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 side mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Thomson 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!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Thomson pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomson's side.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Josh Thomson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Chandler's knee!
Josh Thomson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Chandler's chin! That stops Chandler in his tracks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler launches a kick
Thomson checks it and keeps distance.
Thomson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Thomson moves aside and dodges.
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Thomson with a right hand.
Thomson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Chandler misses a step and Josh Thomson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Thomson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Chandler avoids a dangerous strike from Thomson
and counters with a solid straight!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Thomson goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Thomson 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 Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Thomson closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Thomson 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 side mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Thomson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
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
John McCarthy 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Chandler charges at Thomson throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Thomson is rocked!
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler pushes Josh Thomson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Thomson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Thomson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Thomson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thomson tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Chandler is in open guard over Thomson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Thomson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Thomson is trying to counter now!
Josh Thomson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Chandler pulls his arm out of danger.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Chandler tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Thomson gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler tries to pass Josh Thomson's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler looks to mount Josh Thomson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Thomson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Thomson struggles and frees his leg!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler tries to pass Josh Thomson's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson 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.
Josh Thomson gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler looks to mount Josh Thomson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Thomson's being punished here!
Thomson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Thomson's Nose
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Thomson's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Thomson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Thomson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Michael Chandler.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Josh Thomson throws a combo
Michael Chandler ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Thomson swings again, only to get countered once more! Thomson is looking bad here!
Thomson's Chin is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Josh Thomson jumps back and jabs
Thomson seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Josh Thomson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Chandler feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Thomson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chandler closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Thomson goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Thomson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Thomson tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Josh Thomson's guard...
Michael Chandler forces Josh Thomson to open his guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Thomson tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Chandler tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler hooks Thomson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Thomson manages to kick Chandler away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Josh Thomson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Thomson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Chandler
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over Thomson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg
Michael Chandler uses some of his skill by jumping out of Thomson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to turn in and scramble out. Michael Chandler timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Josh Thomson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Josh Thomson tries to take advantage...
Thomson 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 2:35 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler looks to mount Josh Thomson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler catch Josh Thomson's right arm and tries a kimura
Thomson struggles to free himself
Josh Thomson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler sits high on Josh Thomson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Thomson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Thomson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Michael Chandler and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Chandler and it cost him top position.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chandler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Thomson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Josh Thomson 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 Chandler's moves.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Josh Thomson is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Thomson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Thomson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Thomson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thomson is in open guard over Chandler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Chandler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler pushes Josh Thomson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Chandler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Thomson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Thomson's cheek! Thomson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Thomson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Thomson's Left cheek
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Michael Chandler.
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Round 5
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Josh Thomson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nice punch by Josh Thomson
that nearly tags Chandler.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Thomson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Good looking punches from Josh Thomson on the ground
deflected by Chandler.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over 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 close his guard around Thomson
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Thomson struggles to free himself
Chandler is locking that Triangle Choke...
Thomson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Chandler is locking that Triangle Choke...
Punishing hold!
Thomson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Thomson's eyes...
Thomson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Thomson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chandler leans and gets Josh Thomson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Josh Thomson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Thomson's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Josh Thomson's Left cheek
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy is asking Thomson to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Thomson.
Winner is Michael Chandler by TKO (Elbow) at 1:52 Round 5
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/34 (71%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 948 s
Statistics: Josh Thomson
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/43 (63%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 948 s
A great fight. Chandler took round 1, via kind of dominated him. Then Thomson took round 2, via he won the round. ROund 3 was pretty even. Round 4 was Chandler, then round 5 was Michael finishing where he left off.
ALso, for some reason my picture of Josh Thomson looks like Kelvin Gastellum. Whats up with that?
Josh Thomson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Solid jabs from Josh Thomson.
Nice punches.
Thomson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Josh Thomson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Thomson tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Josh Thomson and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
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 Josh Thomson
Chandler suddenly holds Josh Thomson's arm and tries an armbar!
Thomson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Michael Chandler!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Josh Thomson 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 Chandler's moves.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Thomson. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Thomson pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Chandler throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Thomson's defense muffles the blows.
Thomson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Chin
Solid low kick from Josh Thomson.
Chandler deflects it.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Josh Thomson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Thomson
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Chandler succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson 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 Thomson
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Thomson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Chandler doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler pushes Josh Thomson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Thomson doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson 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 Thomson
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Michael Chandler for headbutt.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Thomson time to recover. Josh Thomson seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Thomson launches a furious low kick!
Chandler receives a hard blow on his right leg!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Thomson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Thomson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chandler follows Josh Thomson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Chandler needs to stop playing Josh Thomson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Chandler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson attempts a sweep single...
Josh Thomson catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Thomson.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Josh Thomson looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Josh Thomson forces Michael Chandler to open his guard.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Thomson
He is not able to do it
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
0:48 Round 2 and Thomson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Thomson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Thomson is in rear mount over Chandler
Josh Thomson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Chandler locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Josh Thomson unil he can pull his arm free! Thomson lost his dominant position.
Thomson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler has Thomson 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.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Thomson launches a barrage of elbows over Chandler's face!
Michael Chandler blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Thomson looks to pass to mount...
Chandler 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Thomson has found an opening in the defense of Chandler, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Chandler's ribs.
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 Thomson
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Chandler sits over his knees and pushes away Thomson's leg!
Michael Chandler is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Josh Thomson manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Thomson
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg...
Thomson rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Josh Thomson in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Thomson 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 has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Josh Thomson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Thomson moves on the ground
Josh Thomson moves to side mount
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Thomson looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Chandler
Josh Thomson storms over Chandler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Thomson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chandler's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Chin
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Chandler
Josh Thomson tries to free his leg...
Chandler rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler isolates Josh Thomson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Thomson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Michael Chandler lost his dominant position.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Thomson to fight back!
Thomson 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 side mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson 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 side mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Thomson 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!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Thomson pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomson's side.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Josh Thomson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Chandler's knee!
Josh Thomson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Chandler's chin! That stops Chandler in his tracks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler launches a kick
Thomson checks it and keeps distance.
Thomson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Thomson moves aside and dodges.
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Thomson with a right hand.
Thomson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Chandler misses a step and Josh Thomson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Thomson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Chandler avoids a dangerous strike from Thomson
and counters with a solid straight!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Thomson goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Thomson 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 Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Thomson closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Thomson 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 side mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Thomson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
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
John McCarthy 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Chandler charges at Thomson throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Thomson is rocked!
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler pushes Josh Thomson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Thomson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Thomson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Thomson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thomson tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Chandler is in open guard over Thomson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Thomson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Thomson is trying to counter now!
Josh Thomson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Chandler pulls his arm out of danger.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Chandler tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Thomson gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler tries to pass Josh Thomson's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler looks to mount Josh Thomson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Thomson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Thomson struggles and frees his leg!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler tries to pass Josh Thomson's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson 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.
Josh Thomson gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler looks to mount Josh Thomson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Thomson's being punished here!
Thomson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Thomson's Nose
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Thomson's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Thomson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Thomson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Michael Chandler.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Josh Thomson throws a combo
Michael Chandler ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Thomson swings again, only to get countered once more! Thomson is looking bad here!
Thomson's Chin is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Josh Thomson jumps back and jabs
Thomson seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Josh Thomson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Chandler feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Thomson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chandler closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Thomson goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Thomson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Thomson tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Josh Thomson's guard...
Michael Chandler forces Josh Thomson to open his guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Thomson tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Thomson
Chandler tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Michael Chandler hooks Thomson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Thomson manages to kick Chandler away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Josh Thomson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Thomson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Chandler
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over Thomson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Thomson
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg
Michael Chandler uses some of his skill by jumping out of Thomson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to turn in and scramble out. Michael Chandler timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Josh Thomson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Josh Thomson tries to take advantage...
Thomson 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 2:35 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler looks to mount Josh Thomson...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler catch Josh Thomson's right arm and tries a kimura
Thomson struggles to free himself
Josh Thomson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Michael Chandler sits high on Josh Thomson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Thomson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Thomson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Michael Chandler and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Chandler and it cost him top position.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chandler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Thomson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Josh Thomson 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 Chandler's moves.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Josh Thomson is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Thomson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Michael Chandler slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Thomson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Thomson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thomson is in open guard over Chandler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Chandler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler pushes Josh Thomson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Chandler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Thomson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Thomson's cheek! Thomson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Thomson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Thomson's Left cheek
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Michael Chandler.
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Round 5
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Josh Thomson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nice punch by Josh Thomson
that nearly tags Chandler.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Thomson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Chandler
Good looking punches from Josh Thomson on the ground
deflected by Chandler.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over 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 close his guard around Thomson
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Thomson struggles to free himself
Chandler is locking that Triangle Choke...
Thomson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Chandler is locking that Triangle Choke...
Punishing hold!
Thomson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Thomson's eyes...
Thomson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Thomson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chandler leans and gets Josh Thomson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Chandler
Thomson is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Josh Thomson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Thomson's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Josh Thomson's Left cheek
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy is asking Thomson to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Thomson.
Winner is Michael Chandler by TKO (Elbow) at 1:52 Round 5
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/34 (71%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 948 s
Statistics: Josh Thomson
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/43 (63%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 948 s
A great fight. Chandler took round 1, via kind of dominated him. Then Thomson took round 2, via he won the round. ROund 3 was pretty even. Round 4 was Chandler, then round 5 was Michael finishing where he left off.
ALso, for some reason my picture of Josh Thomson looks like Kelvin Gastellum. Whats up with that?