Post by The Sandmen on Feb 1, 2018 10:03:31 GMT -5
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Nurmagomedov's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Nurmagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Chandler doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from closed guard...
Nurmagomedov struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Chandler's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Chandler breaks free.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler wraps his legs while he holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head... Tight guard!
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Nurmagomedov's moves.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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 Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nurmagomedov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Nurmagomedov's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Chandler is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Nurmagomedov is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chandler is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Michael Chandler isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Nurmagomedov locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Michael Chandler unil he can pull his arm free! Chandler lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chandler is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler attempts a triangle from bottom! Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out. Chandler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Chandler's guard.
Chandler did not see that coming! Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Michael Chandler wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chandler drills Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Nurmagomedov uses his forearms to block the impact!
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Khabib Nurmagomedov put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Chandler blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nurmagomedov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Nurmagomedov's Forehead is beginning to swell
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Forehead
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Chandler is smart enough to block that one.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Nurmagomedov's face
Nurmagomedov seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
As the fight continues it seems that Michael Chandler is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Chandler is connecting with a few punches
That punishment by Michael Chandler has left Nurmagomedov staggered! Michael Chandler should try push forward now and finish this!
Chandler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Chandler moves forward and holds Nurmagomedov
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Chandler doesn't let Nurmagomedov get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler and Khabib Nurmagomedov are cliched up against the cage. Chandler steps for a throw
Khabib Nurmagomedov is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Chandler slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chandler fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov hold his own hand and breaks Chandler's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Michael Chandler.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Nurmagomedov tries to open up Michael Chandler's defense faking a few punches.
Michael Chandler wraps his arms around Nurmagomedov's arms and counters the punches.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chandler sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Michael Chandler moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler viciously slams hammer blows to Nurmagomedov's face!
This is over! That impact from Michael Chandler has left Nurmagomedov laying flat on the mat!
Nurmagomedov's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Forehead
Winner is Michael Chandler by KO (GnP) at 2:25 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/30 (73%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Numbocop did well early, then Chandler brought legitdom and legitted it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Nurmagomedov's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Nurmagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Chandler doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from closed guard...
Nurmagomedov struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Chandler's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Chandler breaks free.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler wraps his legs while he holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head... Tight guard!
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Nurmagomedov's moves.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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 Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nurmagomedov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Nurmagomedov's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Chandler is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Nurmagomedov is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chandler is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Michael Chandler isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Nurmagomedov locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Michael Chandler unil he can pull his arm free! Chandler lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chandler is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler attempts a triangle from bottom! Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out. Chandler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Chandler's guard.
Chandler did not see that coming! Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Michael Chandler wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chandler drills Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Nurmagomedov uses his forearms to block the impact!
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Khabib Nurmagomedov put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Chandler blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nurmagomedov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Nurmagomedov's Forehead is beginning to swell
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Forehead
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Chandler is smart enough to block that one.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Nurmagomedov's face
Nurmagomedov seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
As the fight continues it seems that Michael Chandler is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Chandler is connecting with a few punches
That punishment by Michael Chandler has left Nurmagomedov staggered! Michael Chandler should try push forward now and finish this!
Chandler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Chandler moves forward and holds Nurmagomedov
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Chandler doesn't let Nurmagomedov get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler and Khabib Nurmagomedov are cliched up against the cage. Chandler steps for a throw
Khabib Nurmagomedov is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Chandler slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chandler fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov hold his own hand and breaks Chandler's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Michael Chandler.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Nurmagomedov tries to open up Michael Chandler's defense faking a few punches.
Michael Chandler wraps his arms around Nurmagomedov's arms and counters the punches.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chandler
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chandler sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Michael Chandler moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler viciously slams hammer blows to Nurmagomedov's face!
This is over! That impact from Michael Chandler has left Nurmagomedov laying flat on the mat!
Nurmagomedov's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Forehead
Winner is Michael Chandler by KO (GnP) at 2:25 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/30 (73%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Numbocop did well early, then Chandler brought legitdom and legitted it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!