Post by The Sandmen on Mar 13, 2015 0:14:56 GMT -5
Michael Chandler raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
B.J. Penn raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Michael Chandler and B.J. Penn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
B.J. and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
Chandler is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Crisp uppercut by Chandler followed by a hard jab
B.J. Penn stumbles back.
Superb haymaker by Chandler
B.J. manages to move aside
B.J. is trying to counter now!
A punch from B.J. Penn
gets blocked by Chandler.
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chandler blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks B.J.!
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
B.J. Penn just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Chandler may be in trouble!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
B.J. Penn launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Chandler's arms.
Chandler is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Chandler misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
goes nowhere.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over B.J.
As the fight continues it seems that B.J. Penn is taking the best of the fight.
B.J. launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler fires a barrage of punches at B.J.'s head!
This is bad! Chandler is just pounding on B.J. Penn's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
B.J.'s Mouth is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over B.J.
Good looking punches from Michael Chandler on the ground
They could take their toll on B.J..
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Chandler spins out, but B.J. Penn was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Chandler is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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.
B.J. seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
B.J. is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chandler's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J.'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chandler
B.J. Penn looks to mount Michael Chandler...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Michael Chandler moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J.'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn tries to open Chandler's guard...
Chandler breaks the lock and covers himself from B.J.'s punches
B.J. misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
B.J. tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Chandler is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chandler is in open guard over B.J.
Michael Chandler storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chandler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again B.J.'s face with his elbows!
B.J. has a small cut in his Left cheek
Michael Chandler is in open guard over B.J.
Chandler fires a barrage of punches at B.J.'s head!
This is bad! Chandler is just pounding on B.J. Penn's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over B.J.
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over B.J.
Chandler shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
B.J. pushes Michael Chandler forward against his back and breaks the lock!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michael Chandler holds B.J. Penn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
B.J. is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J.'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Left cheek
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J.'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. struggles to free himself
B.J. Penn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Michael Chandler doesn't break the lock and B.J. Penn is running out of time!
That Kimura looks tight...
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chandler's guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
B.J. is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Michael Chandler storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chandler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again B.J.'s face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Michael Chandler has left B.J. laying flat on the mat!
B.J.'s Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Forehead
Winner is Michael Chandler by KO (Elbows) at 3:18 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 61/76 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 3/20 (15%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Micheal Chandler had an amazing Grand Prix. Penn, not so much.
B.J. Penn raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Michael Chandler and B.J. Penn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
B.J. and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
Chandler is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Crisp uppercut by Chandler followed by a hard jab
B.J. Penn stumbles back.
Superb haymaker by Chandler
B.J. manages to move aside
B.J. is trying to counter now!
A punch from B.J. Penn
gets blocked by Chandler.
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chandler blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks B.J.!
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
B.J. Penn just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Chandler may be in trouble!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
B.J. Penn launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Chandler's arms.
Chandler is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Chandler misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
goes nowhere.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over B.J.
As the fight continues it seems that B.J. Penn is taking the best of the fight.
B.J. launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler fires a barrage of punches at B.J.'s head!
This is bad! Chandler is just pounding on B.J. Penn's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
B.J.'s Mouth is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over B.J.
Good looking punches from Michael Chandler on the ground
They could take their toll on B.J..
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Chandler spins out, but B.J. Penn was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Chandler is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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.
B.J. seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
B.J. is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chandler's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J.'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chandler
B.J. Penn looks to mount Michael Chandler...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Michael Chandler moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J.'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn tries to open Chandler's guard...
Chandler breaks the lock and covers himself from B.J.'s punches
B.J. misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chandler
B.J. tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Chandler is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chandler is in open guard over B.J.
Michael Chandler storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chandler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again B.J.'s face with his elbows!
B.J. has a small cut in his Left cheek
Michael Chandler is in open guard over B.J.
Chandler fires a barrage of punches at B.J.'s head!
This is bad! Chandler is just pounding on B.J. Penn's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over B.J.
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over B.J.
Chandler shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
B.J. pushes Michael Chandler forward against his back and breaks the lock!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michael Chandler holds B.J. Penn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
B.J. is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J.'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Left cheek
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J.'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. struggles to free himself
B.J. Penn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Michael Chandler doesn't break the lock and B.J. Penn is running out of time!
That Kimura looks tight...
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chandler's guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chandler
B.J. is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Michael Chandler storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chandler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again B.J.'s face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Michael Chandler has left B.J. laying flat on the mat!
B.J.'s Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Forehead
Winner is Michael Chandler by KO (Elbows) at 3:18 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 61/76 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 3/20 (15%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Micheal Chandler had an amazing Grand Prix. Penn, not so much.