Dillashaw vs. Chandler

[The Sandmen]

T.J. Dillashaw is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.

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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.


Dillashaw decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chandler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.


Michael Chandler moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
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 Dillashaw
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Dillashaw's face!
T.J. Dillashaw blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.


The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Dillashaw
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Chandler's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,


Michael Chandler is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!


Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Dillashaw
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. T.J. Dillashaw can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chandler is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!


The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap T.J. Dillashaw in his guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hips out and gets to full guard.


T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Chandler
T.J. Dillashaw tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw passes momentarily but Michael Chandler regains full guard.


T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Chandler
Dillashaw cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Chandler can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chandler measures the resilience of Dillashaw's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dillashaw's side.


The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Chandler
T.J. Dillashaw is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw gets his hips free and moves to half guard.


T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Chandler
Dillashaw launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Michael Chandler rolls over himself and stands up while T.J. Dillashaw rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up T.J. Dillashaw. 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.


Chandler launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Dillashaw's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!


Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches T.J. Dillashaw's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.


The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Dillashaw's face!
T.J. Dillashaw blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.


The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Chandler is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Dillashaw's face with those brutal elbows! Dillashaw needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!


Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Dillashaw is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Dillashaw's Right eye is beginning to swell
Dillashaw seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


Chandler is in rear mount over Dillashaw
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Dillashaw's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Dillashaw doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on T.J. Dillashaw's Nose
Dillashaw seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


Chandler is in rear mount over Dillashaw
Michael Chandler Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
T.J. Dillashaw is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Michael Chandler turns out the lights for Dillashaw! What an astonishing KO by Chandler!
Dillashaw's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on T.J. Dillashaw's Right cheek

Winner is Michael Chandler by KO (GnP) at 3:08 Round 1

Statistics: T.J. Dillashaw
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 132 s

Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/34 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 132 s


Chandler is legit, and TJ Dillpickle was the receiver of his legitimacy.

[xx - The Broad Street Bullies]

At least Dill pickle hit two GnP Strikes?

[The Sandmen]

I was thinking the same, but felt it sounded condescending to mention that in my write-up

[xx - Camp Cannon]

TJ shoulf be champ the peoples champ

[The Sandmen]

...say what now?

[xx - Team GAP]

Dill pickle is a good nickname

[The Rocketmen]

Feb 12, 2015 1:11:03 GMT -5 xx - Camp Cannon said:

TJ shoulf be champ the peoples champ

...said no one ever.

[The Sandmen]

The story of Cannon's life. Though usually the "said no one ever" is because Cannon uses less English than most.

[The Rocketmen]

I still nailed it.

[xx - Camp Cannon]

Feb 12, 2015 11:55:04 GMT -5 The Sandmen said:

The story of Cannon's life. Though usually the "said no one ever" is because Cannon uses less English than most.

i dont speke english i speak broken squaw u gotta problem bro?

[The Rocketmen]

[xx - Camp Cannon]

hahaha great cept we squaws eat otters quite delicish

[The Sandmen]

Otters are morons.

[xx - Team GAP]

but dill pickle....