Post by The Sandmen on Jul 11, 2012 13:40:10 GMT -5
Kenny Florian looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Ferocious staredown by Guillard while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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KenFlo and Guillard move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over KenFlo
Guillard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over KenFlo
Melvin Guillard tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Melvin Guillard passes momentarily but Kenny Florian sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over KenFlo
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guillard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over KenFlo
Melvin Guillard hovers above KenFlo
Kenny Florian stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
KenFlo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Melvin Guillard breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
John McCarthy 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Melvin Guillard and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
KenFlo is holding Melvin Guillard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Melvin Guillard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Kenny Florian keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Kenny Florian looks to mount Melvin Guillard...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
KenFlo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Melvin Guillard creates enough space to control Kenny Florian's leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Guillard
KenFlo tries to get a side mount...
Guillard wraps his leg around Kenny Florian leg and prevents him from moving.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Guillard
KenFlo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Guillard
KenFlo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Guillard
Kenny Florian hooks Guillard's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Melvin Guillard manages to kick KenFlo away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Guillard steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard has found an opening in the defense of KenFlo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! KenFlo is wobbling!
KenFlo's Chin is beginning to swell
Guillard steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Melvin Guillard swings...
hard impact to KenFlo's face!
KenFlo's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Chin
Melvin Guillard has found an opening in the defense of KenFlo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! KenFlo is wobbling!
Melvin Guillard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Not a desiderable position that KenFlo is in now. Melvin Guillard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melvin Guillard throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
KenFlo has a small cut in his Chin
Guillard pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Melvin Guillard and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Melvin Guillard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
KenFlo follows Melvin Guillard
only to get counter punched in a big way! KenFlo needs to stop playing Melvin Guillard's game or he'll get knocked out!
KenFlo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Forehead
Kenny Florian seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Melvin Guillard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Melvin Guillard goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
Guillard only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Guillard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Guillard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Guillard moves forward and holds KenFlo
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
Guillard launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
Kenny Florian's ribs shows the damage! Melvin Guillard is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian is a bloody mess!
Guillard tries to take Kenny Florian down... KenFlo stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard KenFlo's jaw!
KenFlo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian is a bloody mess!
Kenny Florian pushes away Guillard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Guillard doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Melvin Guillard pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard circles to get the center of the cage
A wicked punch by Melvin Guillard
rocks KenFlo!
KenFlo crumples to the mat and Guillard moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
KenFlo's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Nose
Winner is Melvin Guillard by KO (Punch) at 1:11 Round 2
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 147 s
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 147 s
Thought this one would have been a lot closer. But Noooooo. All Melvin. Like...ALL Melvin.
Ferocious staredown by Guillard while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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KenFlo and Guillard move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over KenFlo
Guillard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over KenFlo
Melvin Guillard tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Melvin Guillard passes momentarily but Kenny Florian sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over KenFlo
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guillard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over KenFlo
Melvin Guillard hovers above KenFlo
Kenny Florian stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
KenFlo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Melvin Guillard breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
John McCarthy 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Melvin Guillard and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
KenFlo is holding Melvin Guillard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Melvin Guillard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Kenny Florian keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Kenny Florian looks to mount Melvin Guillard...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
KenFlo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Melvin Guillard creates enough space to control Kenny Florian's leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Guillard
KenFlo tries to get a side mount...
Guillard wraps his leg around Kenny Florian leg and prevents him from moving.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Guillard
KenFlo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Guillard
KenFlo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Guillard
Kenny Florian hooks Guillard's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Melvin Guillard manages to kick KenFlo away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Guillard steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard has found an opening in the defense of KenFlo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! KenFlo is wobbling!
KenFlo's Chin is beginning to swell
Guillard steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Melvin Guillard swings...
hard impact to KenFlo's face!
KenFlo's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Chin
Melvin Guillard has found an opening in the defense of KenFlo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! KenFlo is wobbling!
Melvin Guillard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Not a desiderable position that KenFlo is in now. Melvin Guillard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melvin Guillard throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
KenFlo has a small cut in his Chin
Guillard pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Melvin Guillard and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Melvin Guillard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
KenFlo follows Melvin Guillard
only to get counter punched in a big way! KenFlo needs to stop playing Melvin Guillard's game or he'll get knocked out!
KenFlo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Forehead
Kenny Florian seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Melvin Guillard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Melvin Guillard goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
Guillard only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Guillard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Guillard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Guillard moves forward and holds KenFlo
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
Guillard launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
Kenny Florian's ribs shows the damage! Melvin Guillard is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian is a bloody mess!
Guillard tries to take Kenny Florian down... KenFlo stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard KenFlo's jaw!
KenFlo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian is a bloody mess!
Kenny Florian pushes away Guillard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Guillard doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Melvin Guillard pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard circles to get the center of the cage
A wicked punch by Melvin Guillard
rocks KenFlo!
KenFlo crumples to the mat and Guillard moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
KenFlo's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Nose
Winner is Melvin Guillard by KO (Punch) at 1:11 Round 2
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 147 s
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 147 s
Thought this one would have been a lot closer. But Noooooo. All Melvin. Like...ALL Melvin.