Post by The Sandmen on Jan 19, 2021 21:51:14 GMT -5
Josh Koscheck doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Michael Chandler looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Koscheck's mid-section, he seems hurt
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chandler launches a furious hook!
Koscheck ducks under and pushes Michael Chandler creating some space.
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Michael Chandler forces Josh Koscheck to open his guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Koscheck's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Koscheck doesn't fight back!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Koscheck's Left eye is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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.
Quick hook by Josh Koscheck
Good shot! Chandler has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Chandler
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Koscheck any adventage in the ground.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Koscheck is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Chandler
Koscheck tries to open up Michael Chandler's defense faking a few punches.
Michael Chandler wraps his arms around Koscheck's arms and counters the punches.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Josh Koscheck gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Koscheck's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Koscheck doesn't fight back!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Chandler succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Chandler blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Koscheck put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Koscheck misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler fires a barrage of punches at Koscheck's head!
The punches go wide.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Josh Koscheck blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chandler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Koscheck
Chandler shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Koscheck pushes Michael Chandler forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Koscheck, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Chandler
Koscheck 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!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Chandler
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
Chandler anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Koscheck time to recover. Josh Koscheck seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Some big punches are landing!
Koscheck throws a lazy kick
Chandler blocks and keeps his distance.
Low kick by Josh Koscheck to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Michael Chandler tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Chandler
Josh Koscheck pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Koscheck jumps and tries to free his leg! Chandler doesn't allow this but Josh Koscheck is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Chandler
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Chandler's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Michael Chandler's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Chandler
Not a desiderable position that Chandler is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Chandler's face!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael 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 Koscheck's moves.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open 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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Chandler
Koscheck moves on the ground
Josh Koscheck moves to side mount
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Koscheck tries to move to full mount!
Chandler won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
Chandler creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Koscheck's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Koscheck
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg...
Michael Chandler uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 3
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Koscheck is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Koscheck is taking the best of the fight.
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Chandler's face with those brutal elbows! Chandler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Koscheck storms over Chandler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chandler's face with his elbows!
Chandler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Koscheck 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!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael 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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chandler seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Chandler to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Chandler.
Chandler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right cheek
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (Elbows) at 1:57 Round 3
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 46/67 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 540 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/44 (43%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 540 s
Koscheck did more things. CHandler hasn't been the same since weight class re-alignment. OR HAS HE?
Michael Chandler looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Koscheck's mid-section, he seems hurt
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chandler launches a furious hook!
Koscheck ducks under and pushes Michael Chandler creating some space.
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Michael Chandler forces Josh Koscheck to open his guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Koscheck's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Koscheck doesn't fight back!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Koscheck's Left eye is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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.
Quick hook by Josh Koscheck
Good shot! Chandler has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Chandler
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Koscheck any adventage in the ground.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Koscheck is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Chandler
Koscheck tries to open up Michael Chandler's defense faking a few punches.
Michael Chandler wraps his arms around Koscheck's arms and counters the punches.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Josh Koscheck gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Koscheck's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Koscheck doesn't fight back!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Chandler succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Chandler blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Koscheck put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Koscheck misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler fires a barrage of punches at Koscheck's head!
The punches go wide.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Josh Koscheck blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chandler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Koscheck
Chandler shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Koscheck pushes Michael Chandler forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Koscheck, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Chandler
Koscheck 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!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Chandler
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
Chandler anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Koscheck time to recover. Josh Koscheck seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Some big punches are landing!
Koscheck throws a lazy kick
Chandler blocks and keeps his distance.
Low kick by Josh Koscheck to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Michael Chandler tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Chandler
Josh Koscheck pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Koscheck jumps and tries to free his leg! Chandler doesn't allow this but Josh Koscheck is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Chandler
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Chandler's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Michael Chandler's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Chandler
Not a desiderable position that Chandler is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Chandler's face!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael 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 Koscheck's moves.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open 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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Chandler
Koscheck moves on the ground
Josh Koscheck moves to side mount
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Koscheck tries to move to full mount!
Chandler won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
Chandler creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Koscheck's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Koscheck
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Koscheck
Chandler tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Koscheck
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg...
Michael Chandler uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 3
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Koscheck is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Koscheck is taking the best of the fight.
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Chandler's face with those brutal elbows! Chandler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Koscheck storms over Chandler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chandler's face with his elbows!
Chandler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Koscheck 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!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael 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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chandler seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Chandler to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Chandler.
Chandler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right cheek
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (Elbows) at 1:57 Round 3
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 46/67 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 540 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/44 (43%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 540 s
Koscheck did more things. CHandler hasn't been the same since weight class re-alignment. OR HAS HE?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!