Post by The Sandmen on Sept 12, 2016 8:38:09 GMT -5
Jose Aldo looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The two exchange wildly
Aldo is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks Aldo!
Aldo launches a furious low kick!
Chandler blocks.
Crisp uppercut by Aldo followed by a hard jab
Michael Chandler stumbles back.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chandler drills Jose Aldo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aldo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Chandler misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aldo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aldo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldo's side.
Aldo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aldo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Aldo fires a barrage of punches at Chandler's head!
This is bad! Aldo is just pounding on Michael Chandler's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chandler has a small cut in his Left eye
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Aldo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Aldo hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Michael Chandler knocks Aldo out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Michael Chandler by KO (Hook) at 2:31 Round 1
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 73 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/13 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 73 s
This was shaping up to be one of those epic fights between elities. Both fighting dead-even. Then a random flash-KO ended that. Look forward to every time these legit guys fight.
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The two exchange wildly
Aldo is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks Aldo!
Aldo launches a furious low kick!
Chandler blocks.
Crisp uppercut by Aldo followed by a hard jab
Michael Chandler stumbles back.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Michael Chandler wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chandler drills Jose Aldo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aldo
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aldo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Chandler misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aldo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aldo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldo's side.
Aldo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aldo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Aldo fires a barrage of punches at Chandler's head!
This is bad! Aldo is just pounding on Michael Chandler's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chandler has a small cut in his Left eye
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Aldo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Aldo hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Michael Chandler knocks Aldo out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Michael Chandler by KO (Hook) at 2:31 Round 1
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 73 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/13 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 73 s
This was shaping up to be one of those epic fights between elities. Both fighting dead-even. Then a random flash-KO ended that. Look forward to every time these legit guys fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!