Post by The Sandman on Feb 9, 2022 15:10:53 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Sean Sherk chants all around the place!
Kenny Florian looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Sean Sherk looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sean Sherk is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Kenny Florian comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Sean Sherk comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
KenFlo launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by The Muscle Shark who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sean Sherk tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Muscle Shark tries to dirty boxing while holds KenFlo against cage
KenFlo is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Muscle Shark goes down.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over The Muscle Shark
The Muscle Shark tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
The Muscle Shark measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Hard blow to KenFlo's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
The Muscle Shark measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
KenFlo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Kenny Florian isolates Sean Sherk's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
KenFlo is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in The Muscle Shark's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Sean Sherk manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Muscle Shark blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Kenny Florian sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kenny Florian holds Sean Sherk 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The Muscle Shark studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The Muscle Shark steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
KenFlo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
KenFlo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sean Sherk embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from KenFlo who put distance between them
Sean Sherk closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
KenFlo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Sean Sherk pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sean Sherk
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian pushes The Muscle Shark against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
KenFlo controls Sean Sherk in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots The Muscle Shark is hurt
The Muscle Shark doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Kenny Florian pushes The Muscle Shark forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Sean Sherk pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sean Sherk
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sean Sherk embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from KenFlo who put distance between them
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kenny Florian is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
KenFlo moves backwards and Sean Sherk is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
KenFlo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
KenFlo is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Kenny Florian looks to pass to mount...
KenFlo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sean Sherk.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Sean Sherk
KenFlo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Muscle Shark tries to escape from the full mount...
Kenny Florian is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Sean Sherk
KenFlo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Kenny Florian.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Sean Sherk's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break Sean Sherk's guard...
Kenny Florian is in The Muscle Shark open guard now
Kenny Florian is in open guard over The Muscle Shark
Pitty-pat punches from KenFlo
Sean Sherk doesn't flinch.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo moves on the ground
Kenny Florian moves to side mount
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Kenny Florian keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Muscle Shark decides to launch some tentative punches
Kenny Florian takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Right cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The Muscle Shark 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 KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to move to full mount
The Muscle Shark succeeds
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! KenFlo's being punished here!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo works on the ground with his fingers over The Muscle Shark's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
KenFlo leans and gets Sean Sherk's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Muscle Shark spins out, but Kenny Florian was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Muscle Shark is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
KenFlo launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Muscle Shark stops that one with his ribs!
Sean Sherk tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo won't budge, forcing The Muscle Shark to pull guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
Kenny Florian positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Kenny Florian is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Muscle Shark's abdomen
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Sean Sherk
KenFlo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kenny Florian controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Sean Sherk
KenFlo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kenny Florian controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kenny Florian rolls Sean Sherk to his stomach and takes his back!
KenFlo is in rear mount over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Muscle Shark! KenFlo has one hook in and keeps working!
KenFlo is in rear mount over The Muscle Shark 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 The Muscle Shark.
Nicely done! KenFlo now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
KenFlo is in rear mount over The Muscle Shark with two hooks in
Kenny Florian isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The Muscle Shark locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Kenny Florian unil he can pull his arm free! KenFlo lost his dominant position.
KenFlo misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Muscle Shark is trying to escape from the rear mount.
KenFlo tries to use some of his tricky moves but KenFlo's is smart enough to counter him.
KenFlo is in rear mount over The Muscle Shark with two hooks in
KenFlo tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Muscle Shark!
KenFlo has one of his arm over Sean Sherk's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
KenFlo sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Muscle Shark tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
KenFlo moves backwards and circles around Sean Sherk.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kenny Florian!
The Muscle Shark is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sean Sherk tries a hook to the body
but KenFlo manages to dodge it
The Muscle Shark is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sean Sherk cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The Muscle Shark tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Muscle Shark is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kenny Florian!
The Muscle Shark is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Muscle Shark pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Muscle Shark steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Muscle Shark wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Muscle Shark moves forward and holds KenFlo
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian pushes away The Muscle Shark trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Muscle Shark doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
Sean Sherk tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sean Sherk embrace and tries to move away...
Sean Sherk pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Sean Sherk pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo stumbles backwards and Sean Sherk circles to get the center of the cage
Solid jabs from Sean Sherk.
Nice punches.
KenFlo has a small cut in his Nose
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
KenFlo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to open up Kenny Florian's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching KenFlo in the side of the head
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Muscle Shark's ribs.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sean Sherk cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The Muscle Shark tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Muscle Shark struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Sean Sherk is in KenFlo open guard now
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk tries to pass to half guard...
Kenny Florian can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Muscle Shark looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Sean Sherk is cooling the fight on the ground
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark tries to move to full mount!
KenFlo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kenny Florian holds Sean Sherk and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Herb Dean 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The Muscle Shark is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
KenFlo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The Muscle Shark grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
KenFlo struggles... Sean Sherk is unable to take him down
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Sean Sherk tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark moves on the ground
Sean Sherk moves to side mount
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
KenFlo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sean Sherk pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
Sean Sherk is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kenny Florian! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kenny Florian doesn't defend himself!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
The Muscle Shark uses his strength to keep The Muscle Shark at a disadvantage
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
The Muscle Shark uses his strength to keep The Muscle Shark at a disadvantage
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
The Muscle Shark blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
The Muscle Shark's Forehead is beginning to swell
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo 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.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo and The Muscle Shark circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
The Muscle Shark holds Kenny Florian's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
The Muscle Shark waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kenny Florian! He is reversed and nor Sean Sherk is on half guard!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Herb Dean 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk looks rather shattered.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kenny Florian jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Muscle Shark clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo tries to grapple
The Muscle Shark moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Tremendous strikes from The Muscle Shark!
Some big punches are landing!
The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to The Muscle Shark's ribs.
The Muscle Shark blocks those punches
The Muscle Shark is trying to counter now!
The Muscle Shark gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kenny Florian! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kenny Florian doesn't defend himself!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to move to full mount
The Muscle Shark succeeds
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
Sean Sherk is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark breaths deeply while on the ground
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Sean Sherk keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
The Muscle Shark tries to counter KenFlo's moves on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Sean Sherk keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Muscle Shark studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sean Sherk takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Muscle Shark.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk looks to posture up and open Kenny Florian's guard...
Sean Sherk forces Kenny Florian to open his guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
The Muscle Shark tries to counter KenFlo's moves on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark sits over his knees and pushes away KenFlo's leg!
KenFlo closes his legs around Sean Sherk's leg. The Muscle Shark is not able to move away now!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Sean Sherk tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Kenny Florian regains half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Muscle Shark moves forward looking for some action
Kenny Florian doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Sean Sherk. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Sean Sherk's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Sean Sherk by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 864 s
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 8/14 (57%)
GnP strikes 21/24 (88%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 864 s
Sherk is love.
Kenny Florian looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Sean Sherk looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sean Sherk is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Kenny Florian comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Sean Sherk comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
KenFlo launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by The Muscle Shark who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sean Sherk tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Muscle Shark tries to dirty boxing while holds KenFlo against cage
KenFlo is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Muscle Shark goes down.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over The Muscle Shark
The Muscle Shark tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
The Muscle Shark measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Hard blow to KenFlo's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
The Muscle Shark measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
KenFlo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Kenny Florian isolates Sean Sherk's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
KenFlo is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in The Muscle Shark's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Sean Sherk manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Muscle Shark blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Kenny Florian sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kenny Florian holds Sean Sherk 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The Muscle Shark studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The Muscle Shark steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
KenFlo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
KenFlo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sean Sherk embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from KenFlo who put distance between them
Sean Sherk closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
KenFlo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Sean Sherk pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sean Sherk
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian pushes The Muscle Shark against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
KenFlo controls Sean Sherk in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots The Muscle Shark is hurt
The Muscle Shark doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Kenny Florian pushes The Muscle Shark forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Sean Sherk pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sean Sherk
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sean Sherk embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from KenFlo who put distance between them
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kenny Florian is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
KenFlo moves backwards and Sean Sherk is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
KenFlo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
KenFlo is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Kenny Florian looks to pass to mount...
KenFlo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sean Sherk.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Sean Sherk
KenFlo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Muscle Shark tries to escape from the full mount...
Kenny Florian is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Sean Sherk
KenFlo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Kenny Florian.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Sean Sherk's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break Sean Sherk's guard...
Kenny Florian is in The Muscle Shark open guard now
Kenny Florian is in open guard over The Muscle Shark
Pitty-pat punches from KenFlo
Sean Sherk doesn't flinch.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo moves on the ground
Kenny Florian moves to side mount
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Kenny Florian keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Muscle Shark decides to launch some tentative punches
Kenny Florian takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Right cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The Muscle Shark 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 KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to move to full mount
The Muscle Shark succeeds
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! KenFlo's being punished here!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo works on the ground with his fingers over The Muscle Shark's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
KenFlo leans and gets Sean Sherk's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Muscle Shark spins out, but Kenny Florian was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Muscle Shark is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
KenFlo launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Muscle Shark stops that one with his ribs!
Sean Sherk tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo won't budge, forcing The Muscle Shark to pull guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
Kenny Florian positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Kenny Florian is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Muscle Shark's abdomen
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Sean Sherk
KenFlo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kenny Florian controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Sean Sherk
KenFlo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kenny Florian controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kenny Florian rolls Sean Sherk to his stomach and takes his back!
KenFlo is in rear mount over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Muscle Shark! KenFlo has one hook in and keeps working!
KenFlo is in rear mount over The Muscle Shark 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 The Muscle Shark.
Nicely done! KenFlo now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
KenFlo is in rear mount over The Muscle Shark with two hooks in
Kenny Florian isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The Muscle Shark locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Kenny Florian unil he can pull his arm free! KenFlo lost his dominant position.
KenFlo misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Muscle Shark is trying to escape from the rear mount.
KenFlo tries to use some of his tricky moves but KenFlo's is smart enough to counter him.
KenFlo is in rear mount over The Muscle Shark with two hooks in
KenFlo tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Muscle Shark!
KenFlo has one of his arm over Sean Sherk's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
KenFlo sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Muscle Shark tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
KenFlo moves backwards and circles around Sean Sherk.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kenny Florian!
The Muscle Shark is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sean Sherk tries a hook to the body
but KenFlo manages to dodge it
The Muscle Shark is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sean Sherk cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The Muscle Shark tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Muscle Shark is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kenny Florian!
The Muscle Shark is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Muscle Shark pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Muscle Shark steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Muscle Shark wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Muscle Shark moves forward and holds KenFlo
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian pushes away The Muscle Shark trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Muscle Shark doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
Sean Sherk tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sean Sherk embrace and tries to move away...
Sean Sherk pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Sean Sherk pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo stumbles backwards and Sean Sherk circles to get the center of the cage
Solid jabs from Sean Sherk.
Nice punches.
KenFlo has a small cut in his Nose
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
KenFlo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to open up Kenny Florian's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching KenFlo in the side of the head
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Muscle Shark's ribs.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sean Sherk cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The Muscle Shark tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Muscle Shark struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Sean Sherk is in KenFlo open guard now
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk tries to pass to half guard...
Kenny Florian can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Muscle Shark looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Sean Sherk is cooling the fight on the ground
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark tries to move to full mount!
KenFlo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kenny Florian holds Sean Sherk and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Herb Dean 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The Muscle Shark is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
KenFlo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The Muscle Shark grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
KenFlo struggles... Sean Sherk is unable to take him down
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Sean Sherk tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark moves on the ground
Sean Sherk moves to side mount
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
KenFlo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sean Sherk pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
Sean Sherk is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kenny Florian! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kenny Florian doesn't defend himself!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
The Muscle Shark uses his strength to keep The Muscle Shark at a disadvantage
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
The Muscle Shark uses his strength to keep The Muscle Shark at a disadvantage
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
The Muscle Shark blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
The Muscle Shark's Forehead is beginning to swell
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo 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.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo and The Muscle Shark circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
The Muscle Shark holds Kenny Florian's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
The Muscle Shark waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kenny Florian! He is reversed and nor Sean Sherk is on half guard!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Herb Dean 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk looks rather shattered.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kenny Florian jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Muscle Shark clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo tries to grapple
The Muscle Shark moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Tremendous strikes from The Muscle Shark!
Some big punches are landing!
The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to The Muscle Shark's ribs.
The Muscle Shark blocks those punches
The Muscle Shark is trying to counter now!
The Muscle Shark gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kenny Florian! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kenny Florian doesn't defend himself!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark tries to move to full mount
The Muscle Shark succeeds
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
Sean Sherk is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The Muscle Shark breaths deeply while on the ground
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Sean Sherk keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
The Muscle Shark tries to counter KenFlo's moves on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Sean Sherk keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Muscle Shark studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sean Sherk takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Muscle Shark.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk looks to posture up and open Kenny Florian's guard...
Sean Sherk forces Kenny Florian to open his guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
The Muscle Shark tries to counter KenFlo's moves on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
The Muscle Shark sits over his knees and pushes away KenFlo's leg!
KenFlo closes his legs around Sean Sherk's leg. The Muscle Shark is not able to move away now!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Sean Sherk tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Kenny Florian regains half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over KenFlo
Sean Sherk tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Muscle Shark moves forward looking for some action
Kenny Florian doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Sean Sherk. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Sean Sherk's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
KenFlo is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Sean Sherk by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 864 s
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 8/14 (57%)
GnP strikes 21/24 (88%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 864 s
Sherk is love.
