Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2017 9:18:02 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Edwards while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Michael Chandler looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Edwards launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chandler stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
Edwards seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Body kick by Michael Chandler...
is blocked.
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yves Edwards sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Chandler misses a step and Yves Edwards sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yves Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Chandler sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chandler
Edwards shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Edwards doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Chandler pushes Edwards forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Yves Edwards's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Chandler is throwing a flurry of punches!
Yves Edwards just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Edwards is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Chandler just can't get away!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edwards pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Chandler's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Chandler has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edwards takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chandler.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Edwards cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Chandler can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Michael Chandler tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Chandler who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Yves Edwards!
That one almost breaks Chandler's chin! He is knocked down!
Edwards is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Michael Chandler kicks his legs trying to keep Yves Edwards away.
Yves Edwards takes a kick to the body.
Edwards is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Edwards moves backwards and gestures for Michael Chandler to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Michael Chandler is standing now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Edwards dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Chandler from the ground!
Chandler is holding Yves Edwards's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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.
Edwards misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Chandler suddenly holds Yves Edwards's arm and tries an armbar!
Edwards can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Michael Chandler!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edwards blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Chandler
Edwards is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Yves Edwards moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to close the guard.
Edwards put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Chandler is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Deep breaths from Yves Edwards who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Chandler is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Michael Chandler aggressively and repeatedly punches Edwards.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Chandler is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Edwards suddenly holds Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Yves Edwards!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Chandler is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Yves Edwards has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler and Edwards engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Chandler is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Michael Chandler launches a body shot
Edwards dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Chandler's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edwards shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Yves Edwards fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Chandler
Great move by Edwards who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edwards pushes off of Michael Chandler and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Chandler holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler pushes off of Yves Edwards and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Edwards stumbles backwards but Michael Chandler chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Yves Edwards postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Chandler hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Chandler's face, followed by knees to the body from Yves Edwards!
Bang! Chandler can take many more shots like that!
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edwards is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Chandler's face while in the clinch!
Chandler can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edwards is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Yves Edwards looks to counter!
Yves Edwards gets control of Michael Chandler's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Michael Chandler shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edwards is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Edwards tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yves Edwards locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Michael Chandler brings Yves Edwards down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Chandler is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Yves Edwards tries to better his position on the ground...
Edwards is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Edwards positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chandler's being punished here!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Edwards doesn't allow him!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Edwards fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler hold his own hand and breaks Edwards's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Yves Edwards.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Yves Edwards
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
Yves Edwards 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Edwards launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chandler stops that one with his ribs!
Edwards fires low kicks
punishing Chandler's legs repeatedly.
Yves Edwards launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chandler blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Michael Chandler's cheek! Chandler stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right cheek
Edwards is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Edwards launches a kick to Chandler's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Edwards is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Michael Chandler launches an up-kick intended for Yves Edwards's head...
Edwards leans out of the way.
Edwards is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards steps back and allows Chandler to get back to his feet.
Chandler climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yves Edwards jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Yves Edwards and Chandler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yves Edwards is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edwards can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Yves Edwards wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Chandler!
Chandler crumples to the mat and Edwards moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Yves Edwards by KO (High kick) at 4:27 Round 2
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 17/31 (55%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 201 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Wow. When the fuck did Yves Edwards get better than Michael Chandler? This was no flash or fluke. Yves owned this one from the start.
Michael Chandler looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Edwards launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chandler stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
Edwards seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Body kick by Michael Chandler...
is blocked.
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yves Edwards sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Chandler misses a step and Yves Edwards sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yves Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Chandler sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chandler
Edwards shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Edwards doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Chandler pushes Edwards forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Yves Edwards's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Chandler is throwing a flurry of punches!
Yves Edwards just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Edwards is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Chandler just can't get away!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edwards pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Chandler's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Chandler has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edwards takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chandler.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Edwards cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Chandler can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Michael Chandler tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Chandler who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Yves Edwards!
That one almost breaks Chandler's chin! He is knocked down!
Edwards is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Michael Chandler kicks his legs trying to keep Yves Edwards away.
Yves Edwards takes a kick to the body.
Edwards is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Edwards moves backwards and gestures for Michael Chandler to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Michael Chandler is standing now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Edwards dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Chandler from the ground!
Chandler is holding Yves Edwards's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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.
Edwards misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Chandler suddenly holds Yves Edwards's arm and tries an armbar!
Edwards can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Michael Chandler!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edwards blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Chandler
Edwards is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Yves Edwards moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to close the guard.
Edwards put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Chandler is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Deep breaths from Yves Edwards who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Chandler is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Michael Chandler aggressively and repeatedly punches Edwards.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Chandler is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Edwards suddenly holds Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Yves Edwards!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Chandler is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Yves Edwards has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler and Edwards engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Chandler is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Michael Chandler launches a body shot
Edwards dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Chandler's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edwards shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Yves Edwards fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Chandler
Great move by Edwards who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edwards pushes off of Michael Chandler and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Chandler holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler pushes off of Yves Edwards and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Edwards stumbles backwards but Michael Chandler chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Yves Edwards postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Chandler hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Chandler's face, followed by knees to the body from Yves Edwards!
Bang! Chandler can take many more shots like that!
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edwards is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Chandler's face while in the clinch!
Chandler can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edwards is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Yves Edwards looks to counter!
Yves Edwards gets control of Michael Chandler's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Michael Chandler shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edwards is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Edwards tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yves Edwards locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Michael Chandler brings Yves Edwards down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Edwards
Chandler is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Yves Edwards tries to better his position on the ground...
Edwards is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Edwards positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chandler's being punished here!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Edwards doesn't allow him!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Edwards fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler hold his own hand and breaks Edwards's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Yves Edwards.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Yves Edwards
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
Yves Edwards 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Edwards launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chandler stops that one with his ribs!
Edwards fires low kicks
punishing Chandler's legs repeatedly.
Yves Edwards launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chandler blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Michael Chandler's cheek! Chandler stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right cheek
Edwards is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Edwards launches a kick to Chandler's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Edwards is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Michael Chandler launches an up-kick intended for Yves Edwards's head...
Edwards leans out of the way.
Edwards is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards steps back and allows Chandler to get back to his feet.
Chandler climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yves Edwards jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Yves Edwards and Chandler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yves Edwards is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edwards can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Yves Edwards wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Chandler!
Chandler crumples to the mat and Edwards moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Yves Edwards by KO (High kick) at 4:27 Round 2
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 17/31 (55%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 201 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Wow. When the fuck did Yves Edwards get better than Michael Chandler? This was no flash or fluke. Yves owned this one from the start.