Post by The Sandmen on Oct 4, 2013 12:51:09 GMT -5
Anthony Pettis looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Michael Chandler looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Anthony Pettis and Michael Chandler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Michael Chandler swings...
hard impact to Pettis's face!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
Pettis launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Chandler with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Pettis's Right eye is beginning to swell
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Pettis launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chandler stops that one with his ribs!
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Pettis moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Pettis pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Anthony Pettis in closed guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis tries to escape from closed guard...
Pettis struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Anthony Pettis tries to free his leg
Anthony Pettis uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chandler's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries an armbar from the bottom!
Anthony Pettis breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Anthony Pettis looks to pass to mount...
Pettis slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Pettis tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! Pettis has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Chandler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Pettis tries to use some of his tricky moves but Pettis's is smart enough to counter him.
John McCarthy 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.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Pettis
Chandler is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Chandler struggles in the ground trying to break Pettis's control
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Stand up! This is what Chandler's cornermen are shouting. Anthony Pettis is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Chandler has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Michael Chandler uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy 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.
A bad move from Michael Chandler
allows Pettis to land a solid head kick.
John McCarthy 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 Pettis.
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Round 2
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Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Chandler!
Michael Chandler charges at Pettis throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Pettis is rocked!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Pettis.
Crushing shot to Pettis's body! He's holding his side
Incredible haymaker from Michael Chandler!
You can see Anthony Pettis's head being snapped backwards!
Pettis has a small cut in his Right cheek
Nice low kick from Pettis
Loud pop!
Chandler seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Chandler seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pettis feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Chin
Anthony Pettis launches a body shot
Chandler dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Anthony Pettis attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Pettis catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Pettis.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Pettis struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Anthony Pettis is in Chandler open guard now
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Anthony Pettis work his BJJ game.
Pettis tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler attempts a triangle from bottom! Anthony Pettis slips out. Chandler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Anthony Pettis slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler is opening up on Pettis and raining down combinations!
Pettis's corner looks worried!
Pettis's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chandler is holding Anthony Pettis's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis 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 Pettis
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anthony Pettis
Solid shots!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Pettis
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anthony Pettis is not able to stop Pettis ground skills and Michael Chandler moves to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Michael Chandler tries to open Pettis's guard...
Pettis breaks the lock and covers himself from Chandler's punches
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Michael Chandler looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Pettis
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pettis is able to break the lock.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Pettis
Michael Chandler pushes Anthony Pettis against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Pettis doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Pettis
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Michael Chandler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pettis dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Chandler from the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis circles around Chandler
Pettis is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Anthony Pettis looks to pass to mount...
Pettis slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Anthony Pettis is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Anthony Pettis tries to free his leg
Anthony Pettis uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chandler's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Pettis
He is not able to do it
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Pettis
He succeeds!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Pettis is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler sits up and gets an arm around Pettis's neck!
Pettis pushes Michael Chandler back to the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Pettis is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pettis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Forehead
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis 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!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Anthony Pettis in closed guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Anthony Pettis is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Anthony Pettis 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
Pettis only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Inside leg kick from Pettis
that lands on Michael Chandler's leg.
Chandler hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Pettis
He is not able to do it
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Pettis is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Pettis
He succeeds!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Pettis blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chandler's guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Chandler dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Michael Chandler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Pettis launches a stiff jab!
Chandler ducks that one.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Michael Chandler circles around Pettis
Chandler is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to show some ground skills
Anthony Pettis put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Pettis
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg
Anthony Pettis moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Anthony Pettis tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Michael Chandler swings and Pettis has to retreat
Chandler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pettis doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Pettis moves backwards and Michael Chandler is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Pettis goes to the body...
his punches graze Chandler's arm.
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pettis pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Chandler!
Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Chandler launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Pettis with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Solid kick to the leg from Anthony Pettis
that visibly pains Chandler.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pettis pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Chandler moves forward looking for some action
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
Chandler seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michael Chandler tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Chandler who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Anthony Pettis pushes away Chandler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Chandler stumbles backwards and Anthony Pettis circles to get the center of the cage
Some nice shots from Anthony Pettis
miss their mark.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Pettis launches a furious low kick!
Chandler receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Chandler throws a lazy kick
Pettis dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Chandler!
Pettis throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Anthony Pettis
that forces Chandler to try and defend better.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Pettis.
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Round 5
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Pettis fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Pettis
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Pettis moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Anthony Pettis keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
They could take their toll on Chandler.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler
Pettis tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! Pettis has one hook in and keeps working!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chandler, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Pettis has one of his arm over Michael Chandler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Chandler tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Chandler tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chandler, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis 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!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Anthony Pettis was tooling Michael Chandler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Chandler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Pettis has one of his arm over Michael Chandler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Michael Chandler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chandler, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Chandler tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chandler, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
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 Pettis.
Winner is Anthony Pettis by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 19/34 (56%)
Kicks 11/11 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 932 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 18/23 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/17 (41%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 932 s
A solid fight from both men. Chandler showed some mad skillz, in not only being able to hang with Pettis, but also having the upper hand many times in the fight. In the end, the decision went the right way, with a MASSIVE Pettis 4th round that
Michael Chandler looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Anthony Pettis and Michael Chandler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Michael Chandler swings...
hard impact to Pettis's face!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
Pettis launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Chandler with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Pettis's Right eye is beginning to swell
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Pettis launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chandler stops that one with his ribs!
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Pettis moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Pettis pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Anthony Pettis in closed guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis tries to escape from closed guard...
Pettis struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Anthony Pettis tries to free his leg
Anthony Pettis uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chandler's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries an armbar from the bottom!
Anthony Pettis breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Anthony Pettis looks to pass to mount...
Pettis slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Pettis tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! Pettis has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Chandler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Pettis tries to use some of his tricky moves but Pettis's is smart enough to counter him.
John McCarthy 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.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Pettis
Chandler is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Chandler struggles in the ground trying to break Pettis's control
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Stand up! This is what Chandler's cornermen are shouting. Anthony Pettis is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Chandler has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Michael Chandler uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy 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.
A bad move from Michael Chandler
allows Pettis to land a solid head kick.
John McCarthy 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 Pettis.
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Round 2
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Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Chandler!
Michael Chandler charges at Pettis throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Pettis is rocked!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Pettis.
Crushing shot to Pettis's body! He's holding his side
Incredible haymaker from Michael Chandler!
You can see Anthony Pettis's head being snapped backwards!
Pettis has a small cut in his Right cheek
Nice low kick from Pettis
Loud pop!
Chandler seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Chandler seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pettis feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Chin
Anthony Pettis launches a body shot
Chandler dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Anthony Pettis attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Pettis catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Pettis.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Pettis struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Anthony Pettis is in Chandler open guard now
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Anthony Pettis work his BJJ game.
Pettis tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler attempts a triangle from bottom! Anthony Pettis slips out. Chandler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Anthony Pettis slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler is opening up on Pettis and raining down combinations!
Pettis's corner looks worried!
Pettis's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chandler is holding Anthony Pettis's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis 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 Pettis
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anthony Pettis
Solid shots!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Pettis
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anthony Pettis is not able to stop Pettis ground skills and Michael Chandler moves to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Michael Chandler tries to open Pettis's guard...
Pettis breaks the lock and covers himself from Chandler's punches
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Michael Chandler looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Pettis
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pettis is able to break the lock.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Pettis
Michael Chandler pushes Anthony Pettis against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Pettis doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Pettis
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Michael Chandler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pettis dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Chandler from the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis circles around Chandler
Pettis is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Anthony Pettis looks to pass to mount...
Pettis slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Anthony Pettis is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Anthony Pettis tries to free his leg
Anthony Pettis uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chandler's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Pettis
He is not able to do it
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Pettis
He succeeds!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Pettis is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler sits up and gets an arm around Pettis's neck!
Pettis pushes Michael Chandler back to the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Pettis is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pettis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Forehead
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis 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!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Anthony Pettis in closed guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Anthony Pettis is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Anthony Pettis 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
Pettis only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Inside leg kick from Pettis
that lands on Michael Chandler's leg.
Chandler hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Pettis
He is not able to do it
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Pettis is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Pettis
He succeeds!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Pettis blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chandler's guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Chandler dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Michael Chandler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Pettis launches a stiff jab!
Chandler ducks that one.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Michael Chandler circles around Pettis
Chandler is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to show some ground skills
Anthony Pettis put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Pettis
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg
Anthony Pettis moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Anthony Pettis tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Michael Chandler swings and Pettis has to retreat
Chandler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pettis doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Pettis moves backwards and Michael Chandler is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Pettis goes to the body...
his punches graze Chandler's arm.
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pettis pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Chandler!
Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Chandler launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Pettis with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Solid kick to the leg from Anthony Pettis
that visibly pains Chandler.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pettis pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Chandler moves forward looking for some action
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
Chandler seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michael Chandler tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Chandler who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Anthony Pettis pushes away Chandler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Chandler stumbles backwards and Anthony Pettis circles to get the center of the cage
Some nice shots from Anthony Pettis
miss their mark.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Pettis launches a furious low kick!
Chandler receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Chandler throws a lazy kick
Pettis dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Chandler!
Pettis throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Anthony Pettis
that forces Chandler to try and defend better.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Pettis.
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Round 5
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Pettis fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Pettis
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Chandler
Pettis moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Chandler
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Anthony Pettis keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
They could take their toll on Chandler.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler
Pettis tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! Pettis has one hook in and keeps working!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chandler, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Pettis has one of his arm over Michael Chandler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Chandler tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Chandler tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chandler, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis 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!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Anthony Pettis was tooling Michael Chandler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Chandler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Pettis has one of his arm over Michael Chandler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Michael Chandler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chandler, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Chandler adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Chandler tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
Pettis is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chandler, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
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 Pettis.
Winner is Anthony Pettis by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 19/34 (56%)
Kicks 11/11 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 932 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 18/23 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/17 (41%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 932 s
A solid fight from both men. Chandler showed some mad skillz, in not only being able to hang with Pettis, but also having the upper hand many times in the fight. In the end, the decision went the right way, with a MASSIVE Pettis 4th round that
Kool.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!