Post by The Sandman on Mar 24, 2023 1:52:01 GMT -5
Cub Swanson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Kenny Florian looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kevin Luke Swanson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Kenny Florian comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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Kevin Luke Swanson and KenFlo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cub Swanson circles around KenFlo
Cub Swanson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kenny Florian swings and Kevin Luke Swanson has to retreat
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cub Swanson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
Kevin Luke Swanson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kenny Florian! He is reversed and nor Cub Swanson is on half guard!
Cub Swanson is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian sits up and gets an arm around Kevin Luke Swanson's neck!
Kevin Luke Swanson pushes Kenny Florian back to the ground.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Cub Swanson tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Cub Swanson
Solid blows to KenFlo's abdomen.
Cub Swanson is in half guard over KenFlo
Cub Swanson tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Cub Swanson is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
KenFlo put Cub Swanson in closed guard.
Cub Swanson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Cub Swanson tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo holds Cub Swanson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kevin Luke Swanson is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cub Swanson!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
1:22 Round 1 and KenFlo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kenny Florian throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
Kevin Luke Swanson Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
KenFlo is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
Kevin Luke Swanson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
KenFlo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kenny Florian controls the situation despite Cub Swanson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to escape from the full mount...
Kenny Florian is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to show some ground skills
KenFlo uses his strength to keep KenFlo at a disadvantage
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Kenny Florian keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson breaths deeply while on the ground
Mark Smith 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 PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Cub Swanson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kevin Luke Swanson avoids a dangerous strike from KenFlo
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
KenFlo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Kevin Luke Swanson stops that one with his ribs!
Kevin Luke Swanson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Cub Swanson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Left eye
Cub Swanson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Kevin Luke Swanson moves forward looking for some action
Kenny Florian struggles a bit before breaking Kevin Luke Swanson's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Kevin Luke Swanson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Chin
Kevin Luke Swanson begins to launch a barrage of punches over KenFlo
this is getting worse and worse for KenFlo
Kevin Luke Swanson is swinging for the fences!
KenFlo backpedals and creates space. Cub Swanson is asking him if he is going to fight!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cub Swanson!
KenFlo ducks under...
Kevin Luke Swanson clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kevin Luke Swanson goes down.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson is moving on the ground...
KenFlo tries to counter Kevin Luke Swanson's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
KenFlo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Deep breaths from Cub Swanson who tries a hammer punch to KenFlo's ribs.
That hit KenFlo who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
KenFlo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Kevin Luke Swanson breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
KenFlo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kevin Luke Swanson is covering himself! KenFlo tries to force the situation and Kevin Luke Swanson clumsily gives his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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KenFlo is holding Cub Swanson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cub Swanson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Kenny Florian tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Kevin Luke Swanson breaks the lock.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Kenny Florian keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson 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
Kenny Florian 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cub Swanson is opening up on KenFlo and raining down combinations!
KenFlo's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Right eye
Cub Swanson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
KenFlo blocks that. He made it look easy!
Kenny Florian paws at Kevin Luke Swanson.
Kevin Luke Swanson answers with solid punches!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Kenny Florian launches a body shot
Kevin Luke Swanson evades.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
KenFlo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cub Swanson's punches
Kevin Luke Swanson is on the receiving end of a great combo by KenFlo.
Kevin Luke Swanson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kevin Luke Swanson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
KenFlo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kevin Luke Swanson.
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
KenFlo moves backwards and Cub Swanson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
KenFlo and Kevin Luke Swanson circle around the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Kevin Luke Swanson!
Nice move by KenFlo who clinches and pushes Kevin Luke Swanson against the cage
Kevin Luke Swanson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Kenny Florian pushes Kevin Luke Swanson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Kenny Florian tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kevin Luke Swanson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo grapple with Cub Swanson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cub Swanson falls hard on the mat with Kenny Florian on top of him
Hard blow to Kevin Luke Swanson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Cub Swanson is cooling the fight on the ground
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Cub Swanson tries to close the guard.
Kevin Luke Swanson put Kenny Florian in closed guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Pitty-pat punches from KenFlo
They're bothering Kevin Luke Swanson even though they aren't hurting him.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
KenFlo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Kenny Florian isolates Cub Swanson's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
Cub Swanson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Cub Swanson is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Kevin Luke Swanson
He succeeds!
Cub Swanson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian is a bloody mess!
Kevin Luke Swanson is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cub Swanson!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson 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 Cub Swanson
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Kenny Florian throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Kevin Luke Swanson breaks the lock showing some skills...
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Cub Swanson to fight back!
Cub Swanson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of KenFlo's moves.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
KenFlo catch Cub Swanson's right arm and tries a kimura
KenFlo is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
That kimura looks tight...
KenFlo is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
KenFlo is locking that kimura...
Cub Swanson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
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
Kevin Luke Swanson Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
KenFlo is locking that armbar...
Kevin Luke Swanson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
KenFlo is locking that armbar...
Kevin Luke Swanson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
The cutman is working on KenFlo's face.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kenny Florian is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kevin Luke Swanson goes down.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
KenFlo moves on the ground
Kenny Florian moves to side mount
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
KenFlo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Kenny Florian sits high on Cub Swanson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Kevin Luke Swanson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Kenny Florian and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by KenFlo and it cost him top position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Cub Swanson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kevin Luke Swanson is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cub Swanson!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kenny Florian rolls Cub Swanson to his stomach and takes his back!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
KenFlo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kevin Luke Swanson! KenFlo has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with one hook in
KenFlo has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kevin Luke Swanson.
Nicely done! KenFlo now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to stand up!
KenFlo doesn't allow him!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Cub Swanson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of KenFlo's moves.
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
KenFlo tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kevin Luke Swanson!
KenFlo has one of his arm over Cub Swanson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Cub Swanson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of KenFlo's moves.
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Cub Swanson launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Kenny Florian slides his arm under Cub Swanson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
KenFlo is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Kevin Luke Swanson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kevin Luke Swanson struggles to free himself
Cub Swanson pulls down on Kenny Florian's hand and staves off danger
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
KenFlo tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kevin Luke Swanson!
KenFlo has one of his arm over Cub Swanson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Kenny Florian throws his leg over Cub Swanson's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Kenny Florian's rear naked choke attempt!
Kevin Luke Swanson struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
KenFlo secures the lock while Cub Swanson refuses to tap... Mark Smith jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kenny Florian by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:05 Round 3
Statistics: Cub Swanson
Punches 20/33 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Interesting. Florian shows he's not just streaking, he is making a run at being legit! Welcome to ranks, KenFlo. Now get a new damned nickname, because KenFlo is fucking stupid!
Edit: Nevermind, he was already ranked 17th. Didn't see that. But still, moving into 15 or so is legitter! Good shit.
Kenny Florian looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kevin Luke Swanson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Kenny Florian comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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Kevin Luke Swanson and KenFlo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cub Swanson circles around KenFlo
Cub Swanson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kenny Florian swings and Kevin Luke Swanson has to retreat
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cub Swanson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
Kevin Luke Swanson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kenny Florian! He is reversed and nor Cub Swanson is on half guard!
Cub Swanson is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian sits up and gets an arm around Kevin Luke Swanson's neck!
Kevin Luke Swanson pushes Kenny Florian back to the ground.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Cub Swanson tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Cub Swanson
Solid blows to KenFlo's abdomen.
Cub Swanson is in half guard over KenFlo
Cub Swanson tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Cub Swanson is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
KenFlo put Cub Swanson in closed guard.
Cub Swanson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Cub Swanson tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo holds Cub Swanson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kevin Luke Swanson is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cub Swanson!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
1:22 Round 1 and KenFlo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kenny Florian throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
Kevin Luke Swanson Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
KenFlo is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
Kevin Luke Swanson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
KenFlo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kenny Florian controls the situation despite Cub Swanson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to escape from the full mount...
Kenny Florian is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to show some ground skills
KenFlo uses his strength to keep KenFlo at a disadvantage
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Kenny Florian keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson breaths deeply while on the ground
Mark Smith 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 PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Cub Swanson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kevin Luke Swanson avoids a dangerous strike from KenFlo
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
KenFlo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Kevin Luke Swanson stops that one with his ribs!
Kevin Luke Swanson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Cub Swanson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Left eye
Cub Swanson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Kevin Luke Swanson moves forward looking for some action
Kenny Florian struggles a bit before breaking Kevin Luke Swanson's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Kevin Luke Swanson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Chin
Kevin Luke Swanson begins to launch a barrage of punches over KenFlo
this is getting worse and worse for KenFlo
Kevin Luke Swanson is swinging for the fences!
KenFlo backpedals and creates space. Cub Swanson is asking him if he is going to fight!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cub Swanson!
KenFlo ducks under...
Kevin Luke Swanson clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kevin Luke Swanson goes down.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson is moving on the ground...
KenFlo tries to counter Kevin Luke Swanson's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
KenFlo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Deep breaths from Cub Swanson who tries a hammer punch to KenFlo's ribs.
That hit KenFlo who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
KenFlo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Kevin Luke Swanson breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
KenFlo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kevin Luke Swanson is covering himself! KenFlo tries to force the situation and Kevin Luke Swanson clumsily gives his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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KenFlo is holding Cub Swanson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cub Swanson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Kenny Florian tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Kevin Luke Swanson breaks the lock.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Kenny Florian keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson 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
Kenny Florian 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cub Swanson is opening up on KenFlo and raining down combinations!
KenFlo's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Right eye
Cub Swanson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
KenFlo blocks that. He made it look easy!
Kenny Florian paws at Kevin Luke Swanson.
Kevin Luke Swanson answers with solid punches!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Kenny Florian launches a body shot
Kevin Luke Swanson evades.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
KenFlo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cub Swanson's punches
Kevin Luke Swanson is on the receiving end of a great combo by KenFlo.
Kevin Luke Swanson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kevin Luke Swanson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
KenFlo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kevin Luke Swanson.
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
KenFlo moves backwards and Cub Swanson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
KenFlo and Kevin Luke Swanson circle around the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Kevin Luke Swanson!
Nice move by KenFlo who clinches and pushes Kevin Luke Swanson against the cage
Kevin Luke Swanson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Kenny Florian pushes Kevin Luke Swanson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Kenny Florian tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kevin Luke Swanson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo grapple with Cub Swanson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cub Swanson falls hard on the mat with Kenny Florian on top of him
Hard blow to Kevin Luke Swanson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Cub Swanson is cooling the fight on the ground
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Cub Swanson tries to close the guard.
Kevin Luke Swanson put Kenny Florian in closed guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Pitty-pat punches from KenFlo
They're bothering Kevin Luke Swanson even though they aren't hurting him.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
KenFlo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Kenny Florian isolates Cub Swanson's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
Cub Swanson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Cub Swanson is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Kevin Luke Swanson
He succeeds!
Cub Swanson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian is a bloody mess!
Kevin Luke Swanson is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cub Swanson!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson 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 Cub Swanson
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Kenny Florian throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Kevin Luke Swanson breaks the lock showing some skills...
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Cub Swanson to fight back!
Cub Swanson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of KenFlo's moves.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
KenFlo catch Cub Swanson's right arm and tries a kimura
KenFlo is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
That kimura looks tight...
KenFlo is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
KenFlo is locking that kimura...
Cub Swanson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
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
Kevin Luke Swanson Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
KenFlo is locking that armbar...
Kevin Luke Swanson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
KenFlo is locking that armbar...
Kevin Luke Swanson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
The cutman is working on KenFlo's face.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kenny Florian is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kevin Luke Swanson goes down.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
KenFlo moves on the ground
Kenny Florian moves to side mount
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Cub Swanson
KenFlo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Kenny Florian sits high on Cub Swanson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Kevin Luke Swanson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Kenny Florian and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by KenFlo and it cost him top position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Cub Swanson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kevin Luke Swanson is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cub Swanson!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kenny Florian rolls Cub Swanson to his stomach and takes his back!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
KenFlo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kevin Luke Swanson! KenFlo has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with one hook in
KenFlo has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kevin Luke Swanson.
Nicely done! KenFlo now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to stand up!
KenFlo doesn't allow him!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Cub Swanson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of KenFlo's moves.
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
KenFlo tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kevin Luke Swanson!
KenFlo has one of his arm over Cub Swanson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Cub Swanson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of KenFlo's moves.
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Cub Swanson launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Kenny Florian slides his arm under Cub Swanson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Kevin Luke Swanson's eyes...
KenFlo is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Kevin Luke Swanson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kevin Luke Swanson struggles to free himself
Cub Swanson pulls down on Kenny Florian's hand and staves off danger
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
KenFlo tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kevin Luke Swanson!
KenFlo has one of his arm over Cub Swanson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Kevin Luke Swanson with two hooks in
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Kenny Florian throws his leg over Cub Swanson's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Kenny Florian's rear naked choke attempt!
Kevin Luke Swanson struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
KenFlo secures the lock while Cub Swanson refuses to tap... Mark Smith jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kenny Florian by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:05 Round 3
Statistics: Cub Swanson
Punches 20/33 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Interesting. Florian shows he's not just streaking, he is making a run at being legit! Welcome to ranks, KenFlo. Now get a new damned nickname, because KenFlo is fucking stupid!
Edit: Nevermind, he was already ranked 17th. Didn't see that. But still, moving into 15 or so is legitter! Good shit.
