Michael Chandler vs. Justin Gaethje UFC 268 Result: Justin Gaethje def. Michael Chandler via unanimous decision
Round 1 - Let's get started. This is a conflict that doesn't need an introduction. It's easy to feel the energy. Justin Gaethje gets the fight started with a leg kick. Michael Chandler squanders a major opportunity. There was a lot of venom behind that. Gaethje feeds him a big right hand when he tries again. Gaethje continues to lean forward. Chandler is bouncing all over the place. Gaethje continues to kick Chandler in the legs. Those are difficult. Oh, the horror. They're dealing in the pocket with no regard for the consequences. Both men are firing at the same time. Chandler creates a winning combo. Gaethje connects with a leg kick. Chandler strikes back with a thunderous leg kick. Gaethje retaliates with a leg kick after Chandler punches him. Chandler's strong right-hand misses.
The lead leg of Gaethje seemed to be bothering him. "Gaethje, Gaethje, Gaethje," the audience chants. Gaethje receives another leg kick before taking a two-punch combination from Chandler. Oh! Gaethje loves Chandler. He's about to get labeled. He's in pain. Chandler tries a flying knee, but it's a subsequent punching combination that knocks Gaethje out. This might be going above and beyond. Gaethje retaliates with a hit on Chandler, who has now been busted open. They come to an agreement. Gaethje appears to be weathered, injured, or both.
They split up. Gaethje lands a left-handed strike. Chandler responds with a powerful uppercut. Chandler connects with a powerful right hand, putting everything he has behind every punch. He'll never be able to keep this pace for three rounds. Gaethje uses a combination to catch Chandler's attention. Chandler wipes his brow and returns to his pocket. Badass. Gaethje is about to land. Chandler is sent backward by two different combos. Gaethje connects with a leg kick. The horn indicates the end of the round. Do we have another ten minutes of this? That was, without a doubt, one of the finest rounds of the year. Chandler, 10-9.
Two absolute savages.
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Round 2 — Between rounds, Henri Hooft, Michael Chandler's cornerman, urged his boxer that he needed to fight intelligently, not tough. Early in Round 2, the pace has calmed, but who knows when things may pick up again. Leg kicks are swung back and forth. Gaethje is punched in the body by Chandler. Gaethje makes a comeback with a leg kick. Chandler backpedals awkwardly after Gaethje hits a right hand.
I'm not sure if it was a possum attack or what, but he seemed injured. He makes his way forward. Gaethje follows up with a punch that knocks Chandler out. Chandler is attempting to conceal his identity. As Gaethje fires, he flips to his stomach. Chandler is warned by referee Mike Beltran to protect himself. That's exactly what Chandler does. Chandler's next is in Gaethje's hands as he goes for a leg. Gaethje stands up instead of going to the rear. They're back up when Chandler follows his lead. Chandler connects with an uppercut.
Chandler's head is snapped back by Gaethje's lead uppercut. Chandler makes an attempt at a superman punch. They both smile, despite being drenched in blood. Savages. A clattering right hand is accompanied by a loud Gaethje growl. Chandler consumes it. They have a conversation. Chandler seemed to be feeling the effects of his output. His blows aren't as powerful as they once were. Chandler whacks Gaethje just as I finish that sentence. Wait. He doesn't, does he? Gaethje indicates an eye poke and requests a timeout. Mike Beltran, the referee, calls a timeout but stays out of the way of the action. Chandler punches Gaethje as he turns around. Beltran is the focus of both fighters. Gaethje is furious. I see your point. It was definitely a tongue-in-cheek remark. Beltran must enter the fray. Gaethje, on the other hand, swears he's alright, and the activity resumes. The round has come to a conclusion. 19-19.
Round 3 — Gaethje begins with a leg kick, followed by another. Chandler stutters and changes to the southpaw position. Gaethje connects with a jab. Chandler raises up his leg every time Gaethje throws. He's made him think. Gaethje connects once more with a leg kick. Gaethje twists and bobs his way into a Chandler left. Chandler connects with a one-two. Gaethje slams another leg kick into Chandler's head and lands a two-punch combo.
Chandler waves him on as the crowd erupts in applause. They have a conversation. Chandler sends him on his way once more. They exchanged words once again. Chandler goes for the takedown and flips Gaethje on his back. Gaethje, on the other hand, manages to come out on top. They get back up after a brief period on the ground, and Chandler is waving him on once more. Gaethje is stunned and flees against the fence. Gaethje appears exhausted, but he continues to beat Chandler, who is now wobbling. It's difficult to keep track of everything. Gaethje receives a wave from Chandler. These guys are really ridiculous. This is a timeless classic.
Chandler approaches Gaethje with his hands straight down and eats a huge combo that knocks him out. I'm not sure that was a good idea. Chandler, on the other hand, is having a good time. He gestures to a person in the front row before pointing to the ceiling. In the final 20 seconds, Chandler zigzags and zags with excessive movement. He attempts a jumping kick but misses. The round is over, and the fight is over. What a brawl. That was insane. We don't have another round, which is a shame. Gaethje wins 29-28, according to MMA Junkie.
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