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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
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195 cm
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustafsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sonnen's guard now.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Gustafsson stops Sonnen from standing up.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen wants to stand and escape but Gustafsson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson won't allow Sonnen to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson wants to stand but Sonnen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sonnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sonnen tries to get out of the position.
Gustafsson won't allow Sonnen to get back to his feet.
Sonnen kicks Gustafsson off and gets to his feet.
Sonnen clinches up against the cage.
Sonnen is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustafsson has double underhooks.
Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonnen but Sonnen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gustafsson's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sonnen manages to pass to mount!
Sonnen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Sonnen misses with a few strikes there.
Sonnen tries to clinch there but Gustafsson circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gustafsson under the eye.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Sonnen looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sonnen is trying to break free.
Sonnen wants to break free but Gustafsson has control.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Gustafsson is controlling him.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sonnen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chael Sonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is trying to pull guard but Sonnen has him pressed against the cage.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Gustafsson has him pressed against the cage.
Gustafsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sonnen has him pressed against the cage.
Gustafsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sonnen won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen wants the takedown. Gustafsson is fighting it off but Sonnen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gustafsson's guard against the cage.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard but Sonnen passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen stops Gustafsson from getting back to his feet.
Sonnen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sonnen misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sonnen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gustafsson is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gustafsson stuns Sonnen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sonnen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sonnen decides to stand back up. Sonnen steps back and let's Gustafsson get back to his feet.
Sonnen misses with the combination.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Gustafsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
No luck for Gustafsson with that takedown attempt.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sonnen tries to avoid it but Gustafsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sonnen to the ground. Sonnen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chael Sonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustafsson.
Gustafsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sonnen smiles and moves away.
Sonnen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gustafsson to the mat! Gustafsson manages to get full guard.
Sonnen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing Sonnen from standing up.
Sonnen stands up and waves to Gustafsson to follow him.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Sonnen circles away easily
and Sonnen counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson has Sonnen pressed against the cage, preventing Sonnen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sonnen has hold of one of Gustafsson's legs. Gustafsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Sonnen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sonnen won't allow Gustafsson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson is looking to stand up but Sonnen isn't so interested in that idea.
Sonnen wanted to stand there but Gustafsson had control of the position.
Sonnen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chael Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Gustafsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Gustafsson off the cage and back into range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sonnen.
Gustafsson is trying to control Sonnen's posture but Sonnen avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen wants to stand but Gustafsson has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Gustafsson avoids them all with ease.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot that sends Sonnen's belly button to the back.
Gustafsson throws a nice looking combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Gustafsson against the cage.
Sonnen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sonnen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gustafsson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustafsson is working an open guard so Sonnen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sonnen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gustafsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Gustafsson's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sonnen has picked Gustafsson up and slammed him! Gustafsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Sonnen manages to pass to side control!
Sonnen wants to stand but Gustafsson has his arm trapped.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sonnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sonnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen decides to stand back up. Sonnen steps back and let's Gustafsson get back to his feet.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick and Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Sonnen misses with a few strikes there.
Sonnen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sonnen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustafsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Chael Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sonnen wants to stand but Gustafsson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen decides to stand and escape the position.
Gustafsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson shoots in but Sonnen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sonnen misses with a double jab
and Gustafsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Gustafsson is looking to clinch.
Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gustafsson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen gets a clinch.
Sonnen is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustafsson has double underhooks.
Sonnen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chael Sonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustafsson.
Sonnen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing Sonnen from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Sonnen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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