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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Reams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reams's entrance music is Orgasmatron. A fine choice. Tim Reams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Reams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reams scores with a nice head shot.
Reams throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Reams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reams wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen throwing shots but Reams is blocking nicely.
Reams is concentrating on defense, preventing Sonnen from advancing position.
Reams wants to get back to his feet.
Reams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reams defending well though.
Reams is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sonnen is looking to stall here but Reams recovers full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonnen.
Reams misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Reams tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reams cracks a nice hook into Sonnen's ribs.
Reams misses with a two punch combination.
Reams throws a nice looking combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sonnen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Reams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reams tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reams is trying to get back to half guard.
Reams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reams dodges the ground and pound from Sonnen.
Reams tries to buck Sonnen off but Sonnen is having none of it.
Reams is trying to control Sonnen's posture but Sonnen avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Reams scores with a four punch combination!
Reams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tim Reams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Sonnen defending well as Reams loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tim Reams will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reams avoids it really well and circles away.
Reams lands the left hand.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Reams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Reams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sonnen's head.
Tim Reams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reams looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Reams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reams swivels and escapes.
Reams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Reams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Reams takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reams misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt - Reams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reams throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Reams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Reams misses.
Tim Reams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and Reams counters with a nice body shot.
Reams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
Reams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reams works the jab nicely.
Reams misses with a few strikes there.
Reams tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reams's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reams duly obliges.
Reams misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Reams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reams misses with a series of wild punches.
Tim Reams is winning the standup battle so far.
Reams lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Reams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonnen is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Reams dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reams jabs Sonnen right on the nose. Sonnen blinks but takes it well.
Reams scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
letting Reams counter with a right hand.
Sonnen gets a takedown into half guard.
Reams wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sonnen prevents Reams from improving his position.
Tim Reams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reams wants to get back to his feet.
Reams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
Reams trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reams is really struggling to control Sonnen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Reams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sonnen prevents Reams from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reams trying to control the position.
Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
Reams wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Reams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Reams!
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