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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chase Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins throws a right hand that Sonnen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sonnen also avoids with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rollins. That's going to slow Sonnen down.
Rollins is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.
Rollins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen avoids it really well and circles away.
Rollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rollins!
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body kick from Rollins.
Sonnen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rollins has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rollins.
A short right from Sonnen.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
Rollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Sonnen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonnen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonnen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rollins prevents Sonnen from breaking the clinch.
Rollins is leaning against Sonnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sonnen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Sonnen tries to break free but Rollins pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Rollins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sonnen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rollins tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rollins misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a left hand.
Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen works Rollins's body with a nice hook.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rollins throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rollins is defended easily by Sonnen.
Sonnen swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sonnen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sonnen is able to avoid easily.
Rollins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range.
Sonnen works Rollins's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Sonnen does no damage.
Sonnen wants to clinch
and Rollins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonnen's knee momentarily.
Sonnen misses the jab.
Rollins dodges the punch combination from Sonnen.
Rollins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sonnen takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sonnen lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rollins is working for takedown but Sonnen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Rollins scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
Nice body punch from Rollins - that landed with a thud.
Rollins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sonnen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rollins.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rollins has Sonnen pressed against the cage, preventing Sonnen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Rollins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sonnen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rollins was covering up waiting for the punch and Sonnen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rollins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sonnen defends well.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rollins looking to control.
Sonnen postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Rollins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Rollins!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Sonnen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Rollins controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase Rollins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A big left from Rollins misses.
Rollins walks into a stiff left hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Rollins misses.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rollins fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with Rollins, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes Rollins against the cage but Rollins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rollins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Rollins lands a high kick!
It looks like Ryan Sonnen has been cut.
Rollins lands a nice shot that snaps Sonnen's head back.
Sonnen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rollins rather than just go for the knockout.
Rollins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Sonnen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!
Rollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rollins scores with a push kick.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Rollins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sonnen's half guard.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Rollins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sonnen pushes Rollins off looking to stand but Rollins dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rollins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonnen is trying to stand up here but Rollins is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Rollins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Rollins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rollins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rollins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollins.
Rollins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sonnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rollins somewhat.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sonnen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonnen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rollins slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Rollins rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rollins tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rollins forces Sonnen back against the cage and clinches.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
Rollins tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonnen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Rollins tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Rollins lands a right hand.
Sonnen manages to break the clinch.
Sonnen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rollins.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Chase Rollins is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rollins to score with a decent uppercut.
Rollins lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen walks into a jab.
Sonnen is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Rollins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sonnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Rollins finish him?
Rollins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sonnen seems to have recovered his senses.
Rollins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Rollins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins throws an elbow that misses. Sonnen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rollins's guard. Nice move by Sonnen!
Rollins is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen wants to get up but he can't break Rollins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Ryan Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rollins wants to control the position but Sonnen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rollins is trying is best to control the position here.
Sonnen working over Rollins with some ground and pound. Rollins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rollins is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Rollins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rollins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Rollins!
Chase Rollins made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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