Post by The Sandmen on Aug 14, 2015 11:15:12 GMT -5
Kenny Florian looks very relaxed.
Anthony Pettis is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Kenny Florian and Anthony Pettis touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Incredible high kick!
KenFlo deflects and sidesteps.
Several good body shots
land on Pettis.
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Kenny Florian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
That one hits but KenFlo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
KenFlo jumps and catches Anthony Pettis's arm and tries a flying armbar!
That Flying submission looks tight...
Pettis breaks the lock and launches himself over Kenny Florian, winning side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Anthony Pettis realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Anthony Pettis is on his feet again.
Pettis is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis creates space and allows Kenny Florian to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Kenny Florian is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
KenFlo is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Pettis
KenFlo is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Pettis
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
KenFlo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Pettis
KenFlo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Pettis
KenFlo shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pettis pushes Kenny Florian forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Anthony Pettis's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Anthony Pettis's head!
That Gogoplata looks tight...
Pettis tries to break the lock slamming Kenny Florian against the mat!
Kenny Florian doesn't allow Anthony Pettis to escape. He is tightening the Gogoplata
Pettis struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over KenFlo
Pettis tries to escape from closed guard...
Pettis struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over KenFlo
Anthony Pettis pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Pettis who is in full mount! KenFlo is in trouble now!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over KenFlo
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis breaks the closed guard of Kenny Florian and moves to half guard
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Kenny Florian
BJJ! That is what must be passing through KenFlo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Pettis
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Pettis a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Forehead
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over KenFlo
Anthony Pettis is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over KenFlo
Not a desiderable position that Pettis is in now. Kenny Florian is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pettis struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Anthony Pettis cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over KenFlo
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling KenFlo from the side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Kenny Florian, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Pettis launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits KenFlo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Pettis measures the resilience of KenFlo's chin with an uppercut while KenFlo lands some great crosses.
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to KenFlo!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Right cheek
Pettis wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Pettis moves forward and holds KenFlo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis launches a knee!
Anthony Pettis hits KenFlo's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anthony Pettis launches a knee while holding KenFlo's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits KenFlo in the abdomen
Anthony Pettis steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
KenFlo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
A bad move from Kenny Florian
allows Pettis to land a solid head kick.
KenFlo's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Pettis is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anthony Pettis moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anthony Pettis was tooling Kenny Florian for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kenny Florian lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A bad move from Kenny Florian
allows Pettis to land a solid head kick.
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches KenFlo!
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Pettis who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
Kenny Florian pushes away Pettis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pettis doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Pettis launches a knee while holding KenFlo's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits KenFlo in the abdomen
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
KenFlo attempts a shoot
Anthony Pettis hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
KenFlo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Mouth
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Pettis pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Anthony Pettis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
KenFlo throws a lazy kick
Pettis dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Anthony Pettis's mind is definitely in the fight, KenFlo just got nailed! Anthony Pettis saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! KenFlo is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
High kick from Anthony Pettis!
KenFlo seems to be done!
KenFlo hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Anthony Pettis knocks KenFlo out cold in a stunning fashion!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Right eye
Winner is Anthony Pettis by KO (High kick) at 3:16 Round 2
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 227 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 9/10 (90%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Pettis gets it Doneis.
Anthony Pettis is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Kenny Florian and Anthony Pettis touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Incredible high kick!
KenFlo deflects and sidesteps.
Several good body shots
land on Pettis.
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Kenny Florian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
That one hits but KenFlo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
KenFlo jumps and catches Anthony Pettis's arm and tries a flying armbar!
That Flying submission looks tight...
Pettis breaks the lock and launches himself over Kenny Florian, winning side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Anthony Pettis realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Anthony Pettis is on his feet again.
Pettis is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis creates space and allows Kenny Florian to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Kenny Florian is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
KenFlo is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Pettis
KenFlo is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Pettis
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
KenFlo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Pettis
KenFlo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Pettis
KenFlo shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pettis pushes Kenny Florian forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Anthony Pettis's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Anthony Pettis's head!
That Gogoplata looks tight...
Pettis tries to break the lock slamming Kenny Florian against the mat!
Kenny Florian doesn't allow Anthony Pettis to escape. He is tightening the Gogoplata
Pettis struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over KenFlo
Pettis tries to escape from closed guard...
Pettis struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over KenFlo
Anthony Pettis pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Pettis who is in full mount! KenFlo is in trouble now!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over KenFlo
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis breaks the closed guard of Kenny Florian and moves to half guard
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Kenny Florian
BJJ! That is what must be passing through KenFlo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Pettis
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Pettis a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Forehead
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over KenFlo
Anthony Pettis is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over KenFlo
Not a desiderable position that Pettis is in now. Kenny Florian is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pettis struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Anthony Pettis cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over KenFlo
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling KenFlo from the side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Kenny Florian, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Pettis launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits KenFlo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Pettis measures the resilience of KenFlo's chin with an uppercut while KenFlo lands some great crosses.
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to KenFlo!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Right cheek
Pettis wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Pettis moves forward and holds KenFlo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis launches a knee!
Anthony Pettis hits KenFlo's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anthony Pettis launches a knee while holding KenFlo's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits KenFlo in the abdomen
Anthony Pettis steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
KenFlo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
A bad move from Kenny Florian
allows Pettis to land a solid head kick.
KenFlo's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Pettis is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anthony Pettis moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anthony Pettis was tooling Kenny Florian for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kenny Florian lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A bad move from Kenny Florian
allows Pettis to land a solid head kick.
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches KenFlo!
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Pettis who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
Kenny Florian pushes away Pettis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pettis doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Pettis launches a knee while holding KenFlo's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits KenFlo in the abdomen
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
KenFlo attempts a shoot
Anthony Pettis hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
KenFlo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Mouth
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Pettis pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Anthony Pettis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
KenFlo throws a lazy kick
Pettis dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Anthony Pettis's mind is definitely in the fight, KenFlo just got nailed! Anthony Pettis saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! KenFlo is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
High kick from Anthony Pettis!
KenFlo seems to be done!
KenFlo hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Anthony Pettis knocks KenFlo out cold in a stunning fashion!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Right eye
Winner is Anthony Pettis by KO (High kick) at 3:16 Round 2
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 227 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 9/10 (90%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Pettis gets it Doneis.