Post by The Sandmen on Nov 27, 2019 0:11:20 GMT -5
Takanori Gomi is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Michael Chandler looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Chandler is holding Takanori Gomi's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Takanori Gomi 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 side mount over Takanori Gomi
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Gomi's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gomi doesn't fight back!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Chandler is looking to end this fight with strikes
Gomi anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put Chandler in half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 Gomi
Takanori Gomi seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Takanori Gomi 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 Gomi
Michael Chandler wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chandler drills Takanori Gomi's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gomi from the side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Takanori Gomi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Gomi creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Takanori Gomi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Chandler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Hard blow to Chandler's mid-section, he seems hurt
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gomi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Takanori Gomi can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gomi's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Chandler tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Gomi's face!
Takanori Gomi blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Gomi measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Chandler seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
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 Gomi's moves.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
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 Gomi's moves.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
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
Takanori Gomi 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler is holding Takanori Gomi's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Takanori Gomi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Chandler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gomi is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Chandler follows Takanori Gomi
only to get counter punched in a big way! Chandler needs to stop playing Takanori Gomi's game or he'll get knocked out!
Chandler's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A high kick from Takanori Gomi
misses badly. Gomi slips and falls!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Chandler is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Gomi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Takanori Gomi is on his feet again.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gomi sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gomi is clinching with Chandler.
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gomi who put distance between them
Gomi goes to the body...
He punishes Chandler's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Takanori Gomi jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Takanori Gomi closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Takanori Gomi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Chandler's chin
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gomi goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Michael Chandler passes momentarily but Takanori Gomi regains full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Gomi
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gomi's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Takanori Gomi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Chandler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gomi's guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler storms over Gomi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chandler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gomi's face with his elbows!
Gomi has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gomi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Chandler tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Michael Chandler looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Michael Chandler storms over Gomi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chandler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gomi's face with his elbows!
Gomi's Mouth is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi 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!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Chandler
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Chandler's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gomi
Gomi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler follows Takanori Gomi
only to get counter punched in a big way! Chandler needs to stop playing Takanori Gomi's game or he'll get knocked out!
Shovel hook by Michael Chandler
goes nowhere.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Chandler struggles... Takanori Gomi is unable to take him down
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Gomi's chin!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Gomi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Takanori Gomi's Right cheek
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Takanori Gomi jumps back and jabs
Chandler only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gomi.
It looks like Chandler was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Michael Chandler charges at Gomi throwing flurries left and right.
Takanori Gomi gets out of the way.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Takanori Gomi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gomi into his guard.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Gomi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gomi's side.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Chandler
Takanori Gomi is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Takanori Gomi gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Chandler
Gomi launches a couple of fast knees to Michael Chandler's ribs!
Great moves by Takanori Gomi! Chandler must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Michael Chandler has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
An overhand right from Takanori Gomi that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Chandler's stops that one with his face! How is Chandler standing?!
Chandler's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks Gomi!
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and launches himself over Chandler!
Nice move by Gomi who clinches and pushes Chandler against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to Chandler's head
Those punches are hitting! Chandler covers his head!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi tries to take Michael Chandler down... Chandler stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Chandler's jaw!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chandler has a small cut in his Chin
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Gomi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Michael Chandler's ribs!
Michael Chandler's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Michael Chandler's ribs!
Michael Chandler's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Takanori Gomi is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gomi catches an ankle and Chandler is tripped to the mat!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Chandler
Takanori Gomi storms over Chandler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gomi doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chandler's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Takanori Gomi! Chandler seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Chandler's Left eye is beginning to swell
Chandler has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Takanori Gomi by TKO (Elbows) at 1:29 Round 3
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 10/10 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 20/27 (74%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/55 (35%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 404 s
A highlight reel performance by Gomi from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events! (627 points)
A highlight reel performance by Chandler from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events! (329 points)
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!
Michael Chandler looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Chandler is holding Takanori Gomi's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Takanori Gomi 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 side mount over Takanori Gomi
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Gomi's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gomi doesn't fight back!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Chandler is looking to end this fight with strikes
Gomi anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put Chandler in half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 Gomi
Takanori Gomi seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Takanori Gomi 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 Gomi
Michael Chandler wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chandler drills Takanori Gomi's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gomi from the side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Takanori Gomi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Michael Chandler looks to pass to mount...
Gomi creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Takanori Gomi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Chandler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Hard blow to Chandler's mid-section, he seems hurt
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gomi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Takanori Gomi can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gomi's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Chandler tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Gomi's face!
Takanori Gomi blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Gomi measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Chandler seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
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 Gomi's moves.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
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 Gomi's moves.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
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
Takanori Gomi 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler is holding Takanori Gomi's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Takanori Gomi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Chandler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gomi is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Chandler follows Takanori Gomi
only to get counter punched in a big way! Chandler needs to stop playing Takanori Gomi's game or he'll get knocked out!
Chandler's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A high kick from Takanori Gomi
misses badly. Gomi slips and falls!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Chandler is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Gomi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Takanori Gomi is on his feet again.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gomi sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gomi is clinching with Chandler.
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gomi who put distance between them
Gomi goes to the body...
He punishes Chandler's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Takanori Gomi jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Takanori Gomi closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Takanori Gomi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Chandler's chin
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gomi goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Michael Chandler passes momentarily but Takanori Gomi regains full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Gomi
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gomi's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Takanori Gomi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Chandler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gomi's guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler storms over Gomi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chandler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gomi's face with his elbows!
Gomi has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gomi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Gomi
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Chandler tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Michael Chandler looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Michael Chandler storms over Gomi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chandler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gomi's face with his elbows!
Gomi's Mouth is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi 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!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Chandler
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Chandler's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gomi
Gomi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler follows Takanori Gomi
only to get counter punched in a big way! Chandler needs to stop playing Takanori Gomi's game or he'll get knocked out!
Shovel hook by Michael Chandler
goes nowhere.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Chandler struggles... Takanori Gomi is unable to take him down
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Gomi's chin!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Gomi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Takanori Gomi's Right cheek
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Takanori Gomi jumps back and jabs
Chandler only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gomi.
It looks like Chandler was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Michael Chandler charges at Gomi throwing flurries left and right.
Takanori Gomi gets out of the way.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Takanori Gomi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gomi into his guard.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Gomi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gomi's side.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Chandler
Takanori Gomi is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Takanori Gomi gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Chandler
Gomi launches a couple of fast knees to Michael Chandler's ribs!
Great moves by Takanori Gomi! Chandler must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Michael Chandler has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
An overhand right from Takanori Gomi that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Chandler's stops that one with his face! How is Chandler standing?!
Chandler's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks Gomi!
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and launches himself over Chandler!
Nice move by Gomi who clinches and pushes Chandler against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to Chandler's head
Those punches are hitting! Chandler covers his head!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi tries to take Michael Chandler down... Chandler stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Chandler's jaw!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chandler has a small cut in his Chin
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Gomi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Michael Chandler's ribs!
Michael Chandler's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Michael Chandler's ribs!
Michael Chandler's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Takanori Gomi is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gomi catches an ankle and Chandler is tripped to the mat!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Chandler
Takanori Gomi storms over Chandler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gomi doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chandler's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Takanori Gomi! Chandler seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Chandler's Left eye is beginning to swell
Chandler has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Takanori Gomi by TKO (Elbows) at 1:29 Round 3
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 10/10 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 20/27 (74%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/55 (35%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 404 s
A highlight reel performance by Gomi from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events! (627 points)
A highlight reel performance by Chandler from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events! (329 points)
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!