Post by The Sandmen on May 10, 2012 15:06:01 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Chandler while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Sean Sherk 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.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Michael Chandler and Sean Sherk touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sherk leads with a punch
Michael Chandler evades but whiffs with a counter.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Sean Sherk tries to take advantage...
Sherk wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk is launching some bone breaking punches to Chandler's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Michael Chandler's eyes.
Michael Chandler pushes away Sherk trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sherk doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Chandler
The fighters are clinching.
Sherk gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Sherk blocks Michael Chandler's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Chandler time to recover. Michael Chandler seems to be ready to fight again. 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chandler
Sherk shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler struggles and launches a few punches to Sherk's head
Nothing from this... Michael Chandler seems frustrated.
Chandler misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sean Sherk pushes away Chandler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Chandler doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sean Sherk
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sherk is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Chandler misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sherk is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Chandler just can't get away!
Sean Sherk tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sherk circles out and slips free of Michael Chandler's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sherk wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Chandler doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Sherk moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Sean Sherk tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Sean Sherk who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Michael Chandler pushes away Sherk trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sherk stumbles backwards and Michael Chandler circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Hard blow to Sherk's mid-section, he seems hurt
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Sean Sherk closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Sean Sherk takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler hovers above Sherk
Sean Sherk stops him from throwing strikes.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler is looking to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Sherk put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sherk tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sean Sherk controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Sherk breaks the closed guard of Michael Chandler and moves to half guard
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Sean Sherk keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Sherk tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Sherk launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Chandler's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Sean Sherk for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Chandler time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Sean Sherk throws a combo
Chandler punches back but nobody connects.
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sherk.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk tries to escape from the closed guard
Sherk succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk moves on the ground
Sherk cannot take advantage in the ground
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sherk blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sherk tries to launch a few punches to Michael Chandler
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Chandler's defense
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Michael Chandler.
Sean Sherk defends with ease.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sean Sherk!
Chandler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Chandler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sherk wants nothing of that and pushes Chandler.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sherk goes down.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk 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 Sherk
Michael Chandler aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
Good job by Sherk blocking and slipping the blows.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to improve position.
Sherk adjusts and closes his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sean Sherk
Blocked by Sherk.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) is cheering him!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk 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 side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler struggles on the ground and tries to break Sean Sherk's guard...
Michael Chandler is in Sherk open guard now
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sherk tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Chandler use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Sean Sherk holds Michael Chandler and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler is looking to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Sean Sherk has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Sherk is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Chandler's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right cheek
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sherk pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Sherk tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sherk is clinching with Chandler.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Michael Chandler is on his back after that attempt
Sherk is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
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 Sherk's moves.
Sherk is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Michael Chandler is standing now.
Michael Chandler has seen better days.
Chandler is holding Sean Sherk's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Sherk is trying to counter now!
Sean Sherk leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chandler
Sherk shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler launches a few hard punches to Sean Sherk's ribs!
Sherk struggles and protects himself.
Sherk doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sherk who put distance between them
Michael Chandler swings...
...no good.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Chandler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Sherk moves backwards and circles around Michael Chandler.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sherk tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sherk is clinching with Chandler.
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sherk is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler launches a few hard punches to Sean Sherk's ribs!
Sherk struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler struggles and launches a few punches to Sherk's head
Nothing from this... Michael Chandler seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler launches a few punches towards Sherk's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Sherk seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler tries to break the clinch... Sean Sherk launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Chandler stumbles backwards and Sean Sherk shoots an incredible takedown!
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Sean Sherk sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sherk into his guard.
Hard blow to Chandler's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Sean Sherk uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Sean Sherk uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sherk tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sean Sherk fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sherk who is in full mount! Chandler is in trouble now!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to open Chandler's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Sean Sherk. Chandler is unable to cover himself now!
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sherk is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Michael Chandler, who is barely covering up!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Sherk doesn't allow him!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sherk 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!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Sherk tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk rolls him over and takes his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to get his arm under Michael Chandler's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Michael Chandler's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Michael Chandler's neck is twisted at a nasty angle. He tries to hold on but the pain is too much for him. He taps out!
Winner is Sean Sherk by Submission (Neck Crank) at 4:36 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/18 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/20 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 494 s
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/11 (82%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/33 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Both of these fellas had some absorbing moments in there, blah blah blah. Truth be told, this was a tiny bit like a freakshow. The total reach of both fighters COMBINED was probably about that of half of Anderson Silva's reach. Tiny, stubby little fighters, just in there trying to give'er.
Seriously, if God exists, what went wrong when he made Sherk? How can a man's arms have less reach than his nose? It's just odd. Odder still, is that stubby little bugger destroyed Chandler. Back to Friends for Chandler, cause MMA is not working out for ya. OR IS IT?! Stay tuned in to ManMMA to see what's next in store for Michael Chandler! Yay!
Sean Sherk 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.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Michael Chandler and Sean Sherk touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sherk leads with a punch
Michael Chandler evades but whiffs with a counter.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Sean Sherk tries to take advantage...
Sherk wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk is launching some bone breaking punches to Chandler's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Michael Chandler's eyes.
Michael Chandler pushes away Sherk trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sherk doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Chandler
The fighters are clinching.
Sherk gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Sherk blocks Michael Chandler's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Chandler time to recover. Michael Chandler seems to be ready to fight again. 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chandler
Sherk shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler struggles and launches a few punches to Sherk's head
Nothing from this... Michael Chandler seems frustrated.
Chandler misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sean Sherk pushes away Chandler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Chandler doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sean Sherk
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sherk is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Chandler misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sherk is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Chandler just can't get away!
Sean Sherk tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sherk circles out and slips free of Michael Chandler's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sherk wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Chandler doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Sherk moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Sean Sherk tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Sean Sherk who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Michael Chandler pushes away Sherk trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sherk stumbles backwards and Michael Chandler circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Hard blow to Sherk's mid-section, he seems hurt
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Sean Sherk closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Sean Sherk takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler hovers above Sherk
Sean Sherk stops him from throwing strikes.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler is looking to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Sherk put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sherk tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sean Sherk controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Sherk breaks the closed guard of Michael Chandler and moves to half guard
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Sean Sherk keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Sherk tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Sherk launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Chandler's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Sean Sherk for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Chandler time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Sean Sherk throws a combo
Chandler punches back but nobody connects.
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sherk.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk tries to escape from the closed guard
Sherk succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk moves on the ground
Sherk cannot take advantage in the ground
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sherk blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sherk tries to launch a few punches to Michael Chandler
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Chandler's defense
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Michael Chandler.
Sean Sherk defends with ease.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sean Sherk!
Chandler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Chandler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sherk wants nothing of that and pushes Chandler.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sherk goes down.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk 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 Sherk
Michael Chandler aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
Good job by Sherk blocking and slipping the blows.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to improve position.
Sherk adjusts and closes his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sean Sherk
Blocked by Sherk.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) is cheering him!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk 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 side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler struggles on the ground and tries to break Sean Sherk's guard...
Michael Chandler is in Sherk open guard now
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sherk tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Chandler use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Sean Sherk holds Michael Chandler and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler is looking to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Sean Sherk has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Sherk is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Chandler's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right cheek
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sherk pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Sherk tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sherk is clinching with Chandler.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Michael Chandler is on his back after that attempt
Sherk is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
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 Sherk's moves.
Sherk is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Michael Chandler is standing now.
Michael Chandler has seen better days.
Chandler is holding Sean Sherk's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Sherk is trying to counter now!
Sean Sherk leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chandler
Sherk shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler launches a few hard punches to Sean Sherk's ribs!
Sherk struggles and protects himself.
Sherk doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sherk who put distance between them
Michael Chandler swings...
...no good.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Chandler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Sherk moves backwards and circles around Michael Chandler.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sherk tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sherk is clinching with Chandler.
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sherk is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler launches a few hard punches to Sean Sherk's ribs!
Sherk struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler struggles and launches a few punches to Sherk's head
Nothing from this... Michael Chandler seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler launches a few punches towards Sherk's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Sherk seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler tries to break the clinch... Sean Sherk launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Chandler stumbles backwards and Sean Sherk shoots an incredible takedown!
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Sean Sherk sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sherk into his guard.
Hard blow to Chandler's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Sean Sherk uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Sean Sherk uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sherk tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sean Sherk fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sherk who is in full mount! Chandler is in trouble now!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to open Chandler's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Sean Sherk. Chandler is unable to cover himself now!
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sherk is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Michael Chandler, who is barely covering up!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Sherk doesn't allow him!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sherk 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!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Sherk tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk rolls him over and takes his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to get his arm under Michael Chandler's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Michael Chandler's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Michael Chandler's neck is twisted at a nasty angle. He tries to hold on but the pain is too much for him. He taps out!
Winner is Sean Sherk by Submission (Neck Crank) at 4:36 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/18 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/20 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 494 s
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/11 (82%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/33 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Both of these fellas had some absorbing moments in there, blah blah blah. Truth be told, this was a tiny bit like a freakshow. The total reach of both fighters COMBINED was probably about that of half of Anderson Silva's reach. Tiny, stubby little fighters, just in there trying to give'er.
Seriously, if God exists, what went wrong when he made Sherk? How can a man's arms have less reach than his nose? It's just odd. Odder still, is that stubby little bugger destroyed Chandler. Back to Friends for Chandler, cause MMA is not working out for ya. OR IS IT?! Stay tuned in to ManMMA to see what's next in store for Michael Chandler! Yay!