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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aemon Targaryen (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aemon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen tests Targaryen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Targaryen shoots for a takedown but Sonnen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Targaryen fails with a takedown attempt.
Targaryen fails with a takedown attempt.
Chael Sonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aemon Targaryen.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Targaryen defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Targaryen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen throws a hook but Targaryen avoids it easily.
Targaryen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sonnen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Targaryen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Targaryen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Targaryen moved out of range.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targaryen moves away.
Nice shot lands for Sonnen.
Targaryen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen thows a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
Sonnen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sonnen wants it to stay on the feet.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Targaryen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonnen swings for the body but Targaryen moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Chael Sonnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with the combination.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the head.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Targaryen.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Targaryen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crunch! Sonnen slams his shin into Targaryen's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Targaryen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Targaryen dodges the punch combination from Sonnen.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Sonnen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Targaryen circles away quickly and effectively.
Sonnen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Targaryen in his tracks.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Targaryen.
Targaryen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sonnen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Targaryen.
Nice sprawl there from Sonnen as Targaryen shoots in.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen dives in and grabs Sonnen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes down on Targaryen's head and hops out.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chael Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Targaryen shoots in for a double leg but Sonnen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonnen but Sonnen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Targaryen.
Sonnen lands with a straight right. Targaryen didn't see that one coming.
Sonnen stuffs the takedown.
Targaryen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sonnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Targaryen somewhat.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targaryen moves away.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Targaryen's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sonnen as he avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen digs a good hook to Targaryen's body.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen cracks Targaryen with a good jab.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Targaryen ducks down to avoid it.
Targaryen moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targaryen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sonnen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Targaryen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sonnen controlling Targaryen's posture.
Targaryen trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Targaryen.
Targaryen tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sonnen.
Targaryen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen avoids it really well and circles away.
Targaryen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chael Sonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aemon Targaryen.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Targaryen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Targaryen is breathing heavily.
Targaryen shoots in but no luck this time.
Targaryen avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a hook but Targaryen avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Targaryen moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Targaryen dodges the punch combination from Sonnen.
Targaryen slips a jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Sonnen scores with a body shot.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chael Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen swings for the body but Targaryen moves out of range.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Targaryen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonnen.
Targaryen ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Targaryen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sonnen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen defending against the ground and pound.
Targaryen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Targaryen wants to control but Sonnen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries for a kimura but Sonnen is defending well.
Sonnen is trying to control Targaryen's posture but Targaryen avoids it.
Targaryen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sonnen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Targaryen but great work by Sonnen.
Targaryen tries to buck Sonnen off but Sonnen is having none of it.
Sonnen wants to stand but Targaryen has his arm trapped.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is staying tight to Targaryen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sonnen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Targaryen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sonnen wants to control but Targaryen is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Targaryen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Targaryen works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targaryen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Targaryen looking to control but Sonnen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chael Sonnen 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. This is the final round!
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen swings for the body but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sonnen defends it nicely.
No luck for Targaryen with that takedown attempt.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chael Sonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aemon Targaryen.
Sonnen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Targaryen's head.
Aemon Targaryen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Targaryen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sonnen sizes up Targaryen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Targaryen's head but Targaryen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Targaryen.
Targaryen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Targaryen manages to avoid it.
Targaryen moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Targaryen's head but Targaryen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Targaryen.
Sonnen thows a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen leaves Targaryen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sonnen tries a low kick but Targaryen avoids it.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Sonnen lunges at Targaryen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Targaryen's hand.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sonnen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sonnen thows a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Targaryen moves out of range.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen throws a front kick aimed at Targaryen's knee but Targaryen avoids it well.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Targaryen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Targaryen shoots in for a double leg but Sonnen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sonnen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Targaryen.
Sonnen lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen connects with a right hand. Targaryen shakes it off.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Targaryen with a poor takedown
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Targaryen moved out of range.
Targaryen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Targaryen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Targaryen saw that one coming.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Targaryen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen lands a jab to Targaryen's midsection.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Targaryen moved out of range.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen throws a series of strikes that have Targaryen backpedaling.
Targaryen shoots in but no luck this time.
Sonnen stuns Targaryen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Targaryen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Targaryen.
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Targaryen's body.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Targaryen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen swings for the body but Targaryen moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Targaryen.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Targaryen with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Targaryen moves away and avoids it.
Aemon Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Targaryen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sonnen, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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