Post by The Sandmen on Sept 10, 2013 16:42:50 GMT -5
Urijah Faber shifts back and forth nervously.
Michael Chandler 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.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Urijah Faber and Michael Chandler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Urijah Faber!
Chandler ducks under...
Faber wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Faber moves forward and holds Chandler
The fighters are clinching.
Faber goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Michael Chandler is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Urijah Faber gets the advantage
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Faber blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chandler's guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Urijah Faber in closed guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Faber blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Faber struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Urijah Faber in closed guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
Faber is moving on the ground...
Chandler tries to counter Faber's moves on the ground.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Faber is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber 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 clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Faber has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Faber avoids a dangerous strike from Chandler
and counters with a solid straight!
Chandler has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chandler is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Urijah Faber shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Faber into his guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
Faber 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!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chandler throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Urijah Faber realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Urijah Faber is on his feet again.
Faber is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Faber moves backwards and gestures for Michael Chandler to stand up.
Chandler climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chandler moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Michael Chandler is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chandler is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Faber
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Faber
Faber covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Urijah Faber pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Faber jumps and tries to free his leg! Chandler doesn't allow this but Urijah Faber is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Faber pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Urijah Faber 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Faber pulls his arm out of danger.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Faber
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Urijah Faber.
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Round 2
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Michael Chandler and Faber engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Urijah Faber is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Urijah Faber launches a rapid series of punches
taking Chandler from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Chandler throws a low kick
Urijah Faber blocks.
Urijah Faber attempts a sweep single...
Urijah Faber catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Faber.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Faber use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Faber 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!
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
1:26 Round 2 and Faber is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Urijah Faber tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Faber looks to work from half guard.
Urijah Faber 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 Faber's moves.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Faber doesn't allow him!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Faber gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Chandler! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Chandler doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Faber tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Faber launches a barrage of elbows over Chandler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chandler doesn't fight back!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Urijah Faber aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chandler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Chandler has a small cut in his Right cheek
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Faber 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!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Urijah Faber 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Forehead
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Urijah Faber tries to open Chandler's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Urijah Faber. Chandler is unable to cover himself now!
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Faber 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!
Chandler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Chandler has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chandler seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Urijah Faber positions himself and tries to finish this!
Urijah Faber storms Michael Chandler's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Steve Mazzagatti is asking Michael Chandler to defend himself!
Urijah Faber turns out the lights for Chandler! What an astonishing KO by Faber!
Winner is Urijah Faber by KO (GnP) at 3:37 Round 2
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/38 (84%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 351 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 360 s
Chandler is just not ready for a Faber. Yet.
Michael Chandler 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.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Urijah Faber and Michael Chandler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Urijah Faber!
Chandler ducks under...
Faber wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Faber moves forward and holds Chandler
The fighters are clinching.
Faber goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Michael Chandler is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Urijah Faber gets the advantage
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Faber blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chandler's guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Urijah Faber in closed guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Faber blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Faber struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Urijah Faber in closed guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
Faber is moving on the ground...
Chandler tries to counter Faber's moves on the ground.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Faber is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber 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 clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Faber has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Faber avoids a dangerous strike from Chandler
and counters with a solid straight!
Chandler has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chandler is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Urijah Faber shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Faber into his guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
Faber 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!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chandler throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Urijah Faber realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Urijah Faber is on his feet again.
Faber is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Faber moves backwards and gestures for Michael Chandler to stand up.
Chandler climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chandler moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Michael Chandler is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chandler is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Faber
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Faber
Faber covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Urijah Faber pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Faber jumps and tries to free his leg! Chandler doesn't allow this but Urijah Faber is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Faber pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Urijah Faber 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Faber pulls his arm out of danger.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Faber
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Urijah Faber.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Michael Chandler and Faber engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Urijah Faber is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Urijah Faber launches a rapid series of punches
taking Chandler from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Chandler throws a low kick
Urijah Faber blocks.
Urijah Faber attempts a sweep single...
Urijah Faber catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Faber.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Faber use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
Faber 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!
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Chandler
1:26 Round 2 and Faber is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Urijah Faber tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Faber looks to work from half guard.
Urijah Faber 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 Faber's moves.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Faber doesn't allow him!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Faber gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Chandler! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Chandler doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Chandler
Faber tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Faber launches a barrage of elbows over Chandler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chandler doesn't fight back!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Urijah Faber aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chandler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Chandler has a small cut in his Right cheek
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Faber 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!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Urijah Faber 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Forehead
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Urijah Faber tries to open Chandler's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Urijah Faber. Chandler is unable to cover himself now!
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Faber 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!
Chandler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Chandler has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chandler seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Urijah Faber positions himself and tries to finish this!
Urijah Faber storms Michael Chandler's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Steve Mazzagatti is asking Michael Chandler to defend himself!
Urijah Faber turns out the lights for Chandler! What an astonishing KO by Faber!
Winner is Urijah Faber by KO (GnP) at 3:37 Round 2
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/38 (84%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 351 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 360 s
Chandler is just not ready for a Faber. Yet.