Post by The Sandmen on Mar 1, 2013 18:45:31 GMT -5
Michael Chandler looks very relaxed.
Kenny Florian 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.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Michael Chandler and Kenny Florian touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kenny Florian launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Chandler's knee!
A right hand from Kenny Florian
surprises Chandler!
Chandler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
KenFlo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
KenFlo is connecting with a few punches
KenFlo is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Kenny Florian looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Chandler
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kenny Florian! He is reversed and nor Michael Chandler is on half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Michael Chandler breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Kenny Florian
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 KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
Michael Chandler tries to open KenFlo's guard...
KenFlo breaks the lock and covers himself from Chandler's punches
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Michael Chandler any adventage in the ground.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Chandler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
Chandler 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
Michael Chandler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kenny Florian swings and Chandler has to retreat
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Chandler steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Chandler
puts KenFlo in a world of hurt!
KenFlo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Chandler with a right hand.
Great hook by Kenny Florian! Michael Chandler is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
KenFlo is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
KenFlo opts to jump inside Chandler's guard.
Chandler didn't see that coming. Kenny Florian is in open guard over Chandler now.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Chandler
KenFlo tries to open up Michael Chandler's defense faking a few punches.
Michael Chandler wraps his arms around KenFlo's arms and counters the punches.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Chandler
KenFlo is in open guard over Chandler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Chandler struggles to free himself
KenFlo is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Chandler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Michael Chandler is standing now.
Chandler is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian launches an up-kick intended for Michael Chandler's head...
It lands flush with Michael Chandler's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
KenFlo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
KenFlo avoids a dangerous strike from Chandler
and counters with a solid straight!
Chandler has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
KenFlo steps forward
Chandler feints.
KenFlo pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Chandler
just misses KenFlo.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Kenny Florian, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that KenFlo is in now. Michael Chandler is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler tries to take Kenny Florian down... KenFlo stumbles backwards and Michael Chandler launches a few punches...
Kenny Florian dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Chandler
KenFlo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Chandler
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Chandler's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Chandler struggles to free himself
Chandler breaks free.
Kenny Florian 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 KenFlo's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Chandler
Kenny Florian hooks Chandler's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
KenFlo is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Michael Chandler manages to kick KenFlo away and scrambles on top!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Chandler Hyper-extended his left arm
That Shoulder Lock from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Chandler pulls his arm out of danger.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Kenny Florian throws up a triangle attempt!
He locks it in! Michael Chandler is in trouble! He struggles for a few seconds before tapping. That's all she wrote, folks.
Winner is Kenny Florian by Submission (Triangle) at 2:14 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 6/18 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 267 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 266 s
HAHHAHAHahahhaha. Who the hell gets DOMINATED by Kenny Florian??? After talking all that trash talk, Chandler CHOKES. Just like he CHOKED here when Florian CHOKED him out. Stupid Mike Chandler.
Chandler has lost the Career match, and is no longer a part of The Sandmen.
The sandmen are incredibly disappointed with his performance, and a little bit embarrassed.
Mirko Cro Cop lurks quietly in the corner, saying nothing.
Kenny Florian 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.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Michael Chandler and Kenny Florian touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kenny Florian launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Chandler's knee!
A right hand from Kenny Florian
surprises Chandler!
Chandler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
KenFlo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
KenFlo is connecting with a few punches
KenFlo is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Kenny Florian looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Chandler
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kenny Florian! He is reversed and nor Michael Chandler is on half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Michael Chandler breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Kenny Florian
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 KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
Michael Chandler tries to open KenFlo's guard...
KenFlo breaks the lock and covers himself from Chandler's punches
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Michael Chandler any adventage in the ground.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Chandler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
Chandler 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
Michael Chandler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kenny Florian swings and Chandler has to retreat
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Chandler steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Chandler
puts KenFlo in a world of hurt!
KenFlo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Chandler with a right hand.
Great hook by Kenny Florian! Michael Chandler is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
KenFlo is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
KenFlo opts to jump inside Chandler's guard.
Chandler didn't see that coming. Kenny Florian is in open guard over Chandler now.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Chandler
KenFlo tries to open up Michael Chandler's defense faking a few punches.
Michael Chandler wraps his arms around KenFlo's arms and counters the punches.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Chandler
KenFlo is in open guard over Chandler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Chandler struggles to free himself
KenFlo is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Chandler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Michael Chandler is standing now.
Chandler is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian launches an up-kick intended for Michael Chandler's head...
It lands flush with Michael Chandler's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
KenFlo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
KenFlo avoids a dangerous strike from Chandler
and counters with a solid straight!
Chandler has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
KenFlo steps forward
Chandler feints.
KenFlo pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Chandler
just misses KenFlo.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Kenny Florian, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that KenFlo is in now. Michael Chandler is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler tries to take Kenny Florian down... KenFlo stumbles backwards and Michael Chandler launches a few punches...
Kenny Florian dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Chandler
KenFlo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Chandler
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Chandler's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Chandler struggles to free himself
Chandler breaks free.
Kenny Florian 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 KenFlo's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Chandler
Kenny Florian hooks Chandler's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
KenFlo is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Michael Chandler manages to kick KenFlo away and scrambles on top!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Chandler Hyper-extended his left arm
That Shoulder Lock from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Chandler pulls his arm out of danger.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Kenny Florian throws up a triangle attempt!
He locks it in! Michael Chandler is in trouble! He struggles for a few seconds before tapping. That's all she wrote, folks.
Winner is Kenny Florian by Submission (Triangle) at 2:14 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 6/18 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 267 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 266 s
HAHHAHAHahahhaha. Who the hell gets DOMINATED by Kenny Florian??? After talking all that trash talk, Chandler CHOKES. Just like he CHOKED here when Florian CHOKED him out. Stupid Mike Chandler.
Chandler has lost the Career match, and is no longer a part of The Sandmen.
The sandmen are incredibly disappointed with his performance, and a little bit embarrassed.
Mirko Cro Cop lurks quietly in the corner, saying nothing.