Post by The Sandmen on Mar 29, 2012 17:23:16 GMT -5
Michael Chandler looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Sean Sherk looks very relaxed.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sherk is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chandler put Sherk in half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Chandler launches a body shot
Sherk evades.
Michael Chandler fakes a punch and launches himself over Sherk!
Sean Sherk is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Chandler and pushes him away!
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Sean Sherk in closed guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Chandler has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Michael Chandler hovers above Sherk
Good punches to Sherk's body.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sean Sherk can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Sean Sherk gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chandler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sherk misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg
Michael Chandler uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sherk's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler paws at Sherk.
Sherk answers with solid punches!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Sherk is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
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.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Sherk's ribs.
That hit Sherk who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk looks to pass to mount...
Sherk slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
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.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Sherk throws a body kick.
Blocked by Chandler.
Sherk misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Sherk's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Sherk wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sherk moves forward and holds Chandler
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
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler and Sean Sherk are cliched up against the cage. Chandler steps for a throw
Sherk stays on his feet
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Nose
Sean Sherk tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler won't budge, forcing Sherk to pull guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Chandler succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
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 open guard over Sherk
Chandler moves on the ground
Michael Chandler moves to side mount
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Sean Sherk tries to roll 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
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Sean Sherk gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to open up Sean Sherk's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sherk in the side of the head
Sherk has a small cut in his Forehead
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
Good job by Sherk blocking and slipping the blows.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chandler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed 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 closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Deep breaths from Sean Sherk who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
That hit Chandler who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
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
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to open Chandler's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Sean Sherk. Chandler is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Forehead
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Sean Sherk manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Michael Chandler sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk works on the ground with his fingers over Chandler's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Sean Sherk for eye poke.
Dan Miragliotta 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chandler is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chandler and Sherk circle around the center of the cage.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Chandler steps backwards away from Sean Sherk. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
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
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
Good looking punches from Sean Sherk on the ground
They could take their toll on Chandler.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sherk ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
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 tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to show some ground skills
Sean Sherk put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Sherk put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sherk's Mouth is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Sean Sherk gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Sherk tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sean Sherk pushes Michael Chandler down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sean Sherk rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has Sherk controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Chandler manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Sherk
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 4
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An overhand right from Michael Chandler that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Sherk's stops that one with his face! How is Sherk standing?!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sherk goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sherk is covering himself! Chandler tries to force the situation and Sherk clumsily gives his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sherk
Sherk has given his back to Michael Chandler who is trying to get one hook in!
Michael Chandler has one hook in!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chandler is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Michael Chandler tries to open Sherk's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Sherk is unable to cover himself now!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Chandler has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sherk.
Nicely done! Chandler now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sherk with two hooks in
Sherk is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sherk holds Michael Chandler's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
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
Sherk throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
Chandler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk tries to escape from closed guard...
Sherk struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sherk's ribs.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk hovers above Chandler
Good punches to Chandler's body.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Sean Sherk manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
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,
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sherk is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Sherk doesn't allow him!
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
Chandler tries to stand up!
Sherk doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 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
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Sean Sherk is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Sherk grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Sherk
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over 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!
Chandler's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
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
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.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Sean Sherk tries to take advantage...
Sean Sherk is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Sean Sherk gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Sherk doesn't allow him!
Sean Sherk is in half 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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
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
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sherk tries to move to full mount
Sherk's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Sean Sherk tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Sean Sherk manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk looks to pass to mount...
Sherk slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Sherk catch Michael Chandler's right arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chandler holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sherk throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
Chandler has a small cut in his Forehead
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Sherk is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 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 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
Chandler sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Sean Sherk doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 beginning to swell
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!
Chandler's Nose is beginning to swell
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Sherk suddenly holds Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Sean Sherk!
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
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!
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Sherk seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sean Sherk tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sherk looks to work from half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sherk sits over his knees and pushes away Chandler's leg!
Sean Sherk is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 5 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Split decision
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/45 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1270 s
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 37/45 (82%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1270 s
Descent performance by Chandler who took his best game against Sean Sherk.
A highlight reel performance by Sherk from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
This is the fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans!
Sean Sherk looks very relaxed.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sherk is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chandler put Sherk in half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Chandler launches a body shot
Sherk evades.
Michael Chandler fakes a punch and launches himself over Sherk!
Sean Sherk is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Chandler and pushes him away!
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Chandler put Sean Sherk in closed guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Chandler has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Michael Chandler hovers above Sherk
Good punches to Sherk's body.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sean Sherk can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Sean Sherk gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chandler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sherk misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler tries to free his leg
Michael Chandler uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sherk's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler paws at Sherk.
Sherk answers with solid punches!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Sherk is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
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.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Sherk's ribs.
That hit Sherk who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk looks to pass to mount...
Sherk slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
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.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Sherk throws a body kick.
Blocked by Chandler.
Sherk misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Sherk's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Sherk wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sherk moves forward and holds Chandler
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
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler and Sean Sherk are cliched up against the cage. Chandler steps for a throw
Sherk stays on his feet
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Nose
Sean Sherk tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler won't budge, forcing Sherk to pull guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Chandler succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
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 open guard over Sherk
Chandler moves on the ground
Michael Chandler moves to side mount
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Sean Sherk tries to roll 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
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Sean Sherk gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to open up Sean Sherk's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sherk in the side of the head
Sherk has a small cut in his Forehead
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
Good job by Sherk blocking and slipping the blows.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chandler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed 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 closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Deep breaths from Sean Sherk who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
That hit Chandler who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
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
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to open Chandler's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Sean Sherk. Chandler is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Forehead
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Sean Sherk manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Michael Chandler sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk works on the ground with his fingers over Chandler's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Sean Sherk for eye poke.
Dan Miragliotta 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chandler is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chandler and Sherk circle around the center of the cage.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Chandler steps backwards away from Sean Sherk. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
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
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
Good looking punches from Sean Sherk on the ground
They could take their toll on Chandler.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sherk ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
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 tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to show some ground skills
Sean Sherk put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Sherk put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sherk's Mouth is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Michael Chandler throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Sean Sherk gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Sherk tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sean Sherk pushes Michael Chandler down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sean Sherk rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has Sherk controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Chandler manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Sherk
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 4
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An overhand right from Michael Chandler that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Sherk's stops that one with his face! How is Sherk standing?!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sherk goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sherk
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sherk
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sherk is covering himself! Chandler tries to force the situation and Sherk clumsily gives his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sherk
Sherk has given his back to Michael Chandler who is trying to get one hook in!
Michael Chandler has one hook in!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chandler is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Michael Chandler tries to open Sherk's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Sherk is unable to cover himself now!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Chandler has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sherk.
Nicely done! Chandler now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sherk with two hooks in
Sherk is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sherk holds Michael Chandler's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
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
Sherk throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
Chandler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Chandler
Sherk tries to escape from closed guard...
Sherk struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sherk's ribs.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk hovers above Chandler
Good punches to Chandler's body.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Sean Sherk manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
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,
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sherk is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Sherk doesn't allow him!
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
Chandler tries to stand up!
Sherk doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 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
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Sean Sherk is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Sherk grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Sherk
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over 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!
Chandler's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Nose
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
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.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Sean Sherk tries to take advantage...
Sean Sherk is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Sean Sherk gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Sherk doesn't allow him!
Sean Sherk is in half 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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
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
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sherk tries to move to full mount
Sherk's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Sherk moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Sean Sherk tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Sean Sherk manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk looks to pass to mount...
Sherk slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Sherk catch Michael Chandler's right arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chandler holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sherk throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
Chandler has a small cut in his Forehead
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Sherk is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 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 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
Chandler sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Sean Sherk doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 beginning to swell
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!
Chandler's Nose is beginning to swell
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Sherk suddenly holds Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Sean Sherk!
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sherk
Michael Chandler is a bloody mess!
Chandler is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
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!
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Sherk seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sean Sherk tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sherk looks to work from half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Chandler
Sherk sits over his knees and pushes away Chandler's leg!
Sean Sherk is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 5 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Sean Sherk looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Split decision
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/45 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1270 s
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 37/45 (82%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1270 s
Descent performance by Chandler who took his best game against Sean Sherk.
A highlight reel performance by Sherk from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
This is the fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!