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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross The Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chanderson Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 cm
28
164 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross The Boss! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chanderson Sonnen! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Boss gets a takedown into half guard. The Boss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The Boss seems to be looking for submissions.
Sonnen trying to hold on to The Boss's head to control him but The Boss postures up.
Sonnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The Boss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The Boss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Boss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The Boss is trying to work for a kimura but Sonnen is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sonnen taking some punishment here, with The Boss in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Boss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The Boss thows a huge punch but Sonnen dodges it nicely.
The Boss thows a huge punch but Sonnen dodges it nicely.
The Boss thows a huge punch but Sonnen dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Boss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The Boss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Boss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sonnen's head. The Boss missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The Boss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sonnen's head. The Boss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from The Boss. The Boss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Sonnen taking some punishment here, with The Boss in his half guard. The Boss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The Boss working over Sonnen with some ground and pound. Sonnen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Boss not landing any meaningful shots this time. The Boss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Boss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sonnen is just riding it out for now. The Boss eventually gives up the hold. Sonnen looks gassed! The Boss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Boss missing with the ground and pound from half guard. 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. The Boss connects with a nice short shot to Sonnen's temple. The Boss in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sonnen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from The Boss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ross The Boss!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
40% |
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