PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chael P Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goler Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goler Joe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

P Sonnen
vs
Joe

172 cm
24
166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chael P Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Goler Joe!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by P Sonnen.

P Sonnen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
P Sonnen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joe wants to get back to his feet but P Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
P Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Joe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
P Sonnen is standing up over Joe. Joe looks to escape but P Sonnen dives into side control.
Joe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but P Sonnen is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from P Sonnen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Joe wants to get back to his feet but P Sonnen drags him back down.
Joe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
P Sonnen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
P Sonnen trying to control the position but Joe is working away.
Joe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
P Sonnen misses with the ground and pound.
Joe is not content to let P Sonnen control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
P Sonnen working the ground and pound.
P Sonnen grinds an elbow into Joe's temple.
P Sonnen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Joe some visible discomfort.
P Sonnen scores with punches from side control.
P Sonnen grinds an elbow into Joe's temple.
Joe wants to get back to his feet but P Sonnen is dominant here and he's now got Joe's back!
Joe is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
P Sonnen lands a shot to the head.
P Sonnen is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Joe. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
P Sonnen punishes Joe with strikes from the back mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
P Sonnen keeps control of the position easily here as Joe tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael P Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

P Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joe swivels and escapes.
P Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chael P Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

P Sonnen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
P Sonnen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe wants a takedown.

P Sonnen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joe is trying to keep an underhook but P Sonnen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
P Sonnen prevents Joe from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
P Sonnen trying to control the action but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe is trying to stand.
Joe is breathing heavily.
P Sonnen stalling.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
P Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt - Joe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael P Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from P Sonnen.
P Sonnen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
P Sonnen dives in for a single leg takedown but Joe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. P Sonnen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
P Sonnen effectively controlling the action here.
P Sonnen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joe.

P Sonnen has picked Joe up - he's going for a ride! P Sonnen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Joe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
P Sonnen lands with a punch from half guard.
P Sonnen wants to free his trapped foot but Joe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joe is trying to escape back to his feet but P Sonnen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Joe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but P Sonnen is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
P Sonnen tries to move to mount but Joe blocks the move with his legs.
Joe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but P Sonnen is controlling him well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
P Sonnen lands a few punches from side control.
Joe is looking to get back to his feet here but P Sonnen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Joe's back.
Joe looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael P Sonnen dominated that second round.
That's time! P Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

P Sonnen feints and as Joe raises his hands in defense, P Sonnen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
P Sonnen wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe wants to stand up but P Sonnen is controlling him.
P Sonnen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Joe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst P Sonnen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
P Sonnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

P Sonnen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joe tries to kick P Sonnen off but P Sonnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
P Sonnen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
P Sonnen is trying to control. Joe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
P Sonnen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
P Sonnen prevents Joe from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. P Sonnen connects with a nice short shot to Joe's temple.
Joe is trying to stand back up but P Sonnen is controlling him
P Sonnen content to control rather than advance.
Joe wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
P Sonnen trying to control the action but Joe is working from the bottom.
P Sonnen stops Joe from getting back to his feet.
P Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Joe is defending well.
P Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but P Sonnen manages to move to mount!
P Sonnen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
P Sonnen controlling from the full mount.
P Sonnen wants to control the pace but Joe is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to buck P Sonnen off but he can't manage it.
P Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joe wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
P Sonnen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
P Sonnen lands a big elbow.
Joe tries to buck P Sonnen off but he can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chael P Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well P Sonnen 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Chael P Sonnen!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Chael P Sonnen!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Chael P Sonnen!

Chael P Sonnen wins by unanimous decision!