Post by The Sandmen on Apr 15, 2013 17:30:01 GMT -5
Kenny Florian looks very relaxed.
Tony Ferguson 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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KenFlo and Ferguson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Ferguson launches a stiff jab!
KenFlo ducks that one.
A right hand from Tony Ferguson
misses its target.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break Tony Ferguson's guard...
Ferguson doesn't want to free his opponent and KenFlo continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian tries to open Ferguson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kenny Florian. Ferguson is unable to cover himself now!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Kenny Florian forces Tony Ferguson to open his guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tony Ferguson
Solid shots!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian tries to open Ferguson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kenny Florian. Ferguson is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to stand up!
KenFlo doesn't allow him!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo tries to escape from the closed guard
KenFlo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tony Ferguson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ferguson steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Ferguson decides to launch some tentative punches
Tony Ferguson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ferguson pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Ferguson is connecting with a few punches
A right hand from Tony Ferguson
makes KenFlo stumble back!
KenFlo tries to grapple
He puts Ferguson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ferguson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Ferguson blocks Kenny Florian's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Ferguson struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
KenFlo doesn't want to free his opponent and Ferguson continues in closed guard
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Ferguson tries to counter KenFlo's moves on the ground.
Ferguson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ferguson tries to escape from closed guard...
Ferguson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over KenFlo
Good looking punches from Tony Ferguson on the ground
They could take their toll on KenFlo.
KenFlo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over KenFlo
Tony Ferguson pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
KenFlo wraps his legs while he holds Tony Ferguson's head... Tight guard!
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian sits up and gets an arm around Ferguson's neck!
Ferguson pushes Kenny Florian back to the ground.
Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Tony Ferguson tries to free his leg...
Tony Ferguson uses some of his skill by jumping out of KenFlo's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
KenFlo is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Not a desiderable position that KenFlo is in now. Tony Ferguson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
KenFlo is in closed guard... Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to KenFlo
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Ferguson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian isolates Tony Ferguson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Tony Ferguson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Tony Ferguson to fight back!
Deep breaths from Tony Ferguson who tries a hammer punch to KenFlo's ribs.
KenFlo blocks those punches
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian isolates Tony Ferguson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tony Ferguson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo measures the resilience of Ferguson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ferguson's side.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over KenFlo
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kenny Florian work his BJJ game.
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Tony Ferguson slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tony Ferguson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony Ferguson decides to jump inside KenFlo's guard.
KenFlo didn't see that coming. Ferguson is in open guard over KenFlo now.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over KenFlo
Stand up! This is what Ferguson's cornermen are shouting. Kenny Florian is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Ferguson
He succeeds!
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Tony Ferguson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Tony Ferguson 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 Ferguson
Ferguson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Ferguson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ferguson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Kenny Florian looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Tony Ferguson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break Tony Ferguson's guard...
Ferguson doesn't want to free his opponent and KenFlo continues in closed guard
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Tony Ferguson tries to take advantage...
KenFlo is in closed guard... Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Ferguson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Tony Ferguson fires an unorthodox punch to KenFlo's torso
that hits its mark.
KenFlo pushes Tony Ferguson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Ferguson.
Kenny Florian's reflexes save him!
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ferguson goes down.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson 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 open guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
KenFlo launches a furious low kick!
Ferguson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Tony Ferguson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
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 clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Tony Ferguson's face!
Several good body shots
are evaded by KenFlo.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
KenFlo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kenny Florian pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo is launching some bone breaking punches to Ferguson's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tony Ferguson's eyes.
Hard blow to Ferguson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian postures up and launches another series of punches!
Ferguson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Kenny Florian's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo launches a knee!
Kenny Florian hits Ferguson's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian grapple with Tony Ferguson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Kenny Florian rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
KenFlo is in rear mount over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson is cooling the fight on the ground
KenFlo is in rear mount over Ferguson
Ferguson has KenFlo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian tries a kimura
Ferguson breaks the lock.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian isolates Tony Ferguson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
KenFlo is locking that Arm Triangle...
Ferguson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
KenFlo is locking that Arm Triangle...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
Tony Ferguson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
KenFlo catch Tony Ferguson's left arm and tries a kimura
Tony Ferguson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
That armbar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Ferguson struggles to free himself
Ferguson struggles to free himself
KenFlo secures the lock while Tony Ferguson taps... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kenny Florian by Submission (armbar) at 3:26 Round 3
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/14 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Since his career was threatened, Florian has been on a tear. Good fight.
Tony Ferguson 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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KenFlo and Ferguson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Ferguson launches a stiff jab!
KenFlo ducks that one.
A right hand from Tony Ferguson
misses its target.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break Tony Ferguson's guard...
Ferguson doesn't want to free his opponent and KenFlo continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian tries to open Ferguson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kenny Florian. Ferguson is unable to cover himself now!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Kenny Florian forces Tony Ferguson to open his guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tony Ferguson
Solid shots!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian tries to open Ferguson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kenny Florian. Ferguson is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to stand up!
KenFlo doesn't allow him!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo tries to escape from the closed guard
KenFlo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tony Ferguson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ferguson steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Ferguson decides to launch some tentative punches
Tony Ferguson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ferguson pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Ferguson is connecting with a few punches
A right hand from Tony Ferguson
makes KenFlo stumble back!
KenFlo tries to grapple
He puts Ferguson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ferguson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Ferguson blocks Kenny Florian's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Ferguson struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
KenFlo doesn't want to free his opponent and Ferguson continues in closed guard
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Ferguson tries to counter KenFlo's moves on the ground.
Ferguson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ferguson tries to escape from closed guard...
Ferguson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over KenFlo
Good looking punches from Tony Ferguson on the ground
They could take their toll on KenFlo.
KenFlo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over KenFlo
Tony Ferguson pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
KenFlo wraps his legs while he holds Tony Ferguson's head... Tight guard!
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian sits up and gets an arm around Ferguson's neck!
Ferguson pushes Kenny Florian back to the ground.
Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Tony Ferguson tries to free his leg...
Tony Ferguson uses some of his skill by jumping out of KenFlo's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
KenFlo is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
Not a desiderable position that KenFlo is in now. Tony Ferguson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
KenFlo is in closed guard... Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to KenFlo
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Ferguson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian isolates Tony Ferguson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Tony Ferguson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Tony Ferguson to fight back!
Deep breaths from Tony Ferguson who tries a hammer punch to KenFlo's ribs.
KenFlo blocks those punches
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian isolates Tony Ferguson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tony Ferguson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo measures the resilience of Ferguson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ferguson's side.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over KenFlo
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kenny Florian work his BJJ game.
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Tony Ferguson slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tony Ferguson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony Ferguson decides to jump inside KenFlo's guard.
KenFlo didn't see that coming. Ferguson is in open guard over KenFlo now.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over KenFlo
Stand up! This is what Ferguson's cornermen are shouting. Kenny Florian is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Ferguson
He succeeds!
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Tony Ferguson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Tony Ferguson 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 Ferguson
Ferguson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Ferguson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Ferguson
Kenny Florian tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ferguson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Kenny Florian looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Tony Ferguson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break Tony Ferguson's guard...
Ferguson doesn't want to free his opponent and KenFlo continues in closed guard
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Tony Ferguson tries to take advantage...
KenFlo is in closed guard... Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Ferguson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Tony Ferguson fires an unorthodox punch to KenFlo's torso
that hits its mark.
KenFlo pushes Tony Ferguson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Ferguson.
Kenny Florian's reflexes save him!
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ferguson goes down.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson 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 open guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Ferguson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
KenFlo launches a furious low kick!
Ferguson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Tony Ferguson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
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 clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Tony Ferguson's face!
Several good body shots
are evaded by KenFlo.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
KenFlo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kenny Florian pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo is launching some bone breaking punches to Ferguson's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tony Ferguson's eyes.
Hard blow to Ferguson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian postures up and launches another series of punches!
Ferguson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Kenny Florian's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo launches a knee!
Kenny Florian hits Ferguson's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian grapple with Tony Ferguson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Kenny Florian rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
KenFlo is in rear mount over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson is cooling the fight on the ground
KenFlo is in rear mount over Ferguson
Ferguson has KenFlo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian tries a kimura
Ferguson breaks the lock.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian isolates Tony Ferguson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
KenFlo is locking that Arm Triangle...
Ferguson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
KenFlo is locking that Arm Triangle...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
Tony Ferguson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
KenFlo catch Tony Ferguson's left arm and tries a kimura
Tony Ferguson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
That armbar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Ferguson struggles to free himself
Ferguson struggles to free himself
KenFlo secures the lock while Tony Ferguson taps... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kenny Florian by Submission (armbar) at 3:26 Round 3
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/14 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Since his career was threatened, Florian has been on a tear. Good fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!