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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Deanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Sonnen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Deanson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Deanson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt - Deanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deanson wants to counter with a clinch but Sonnen pushes him away.
Deanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonnen, pushing him back against the cage.
Deanson gets through Sonnen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Deanson lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Deanson.
Sonnen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deanson prevents it.
Sonnen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deanson.
Deanson presses Sonnen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Deanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deanson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deanson cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deanson scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deanson.
A shot in the inside from Deanson.
Deanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Deanson.
Deanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deanson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deanson pushes Sonnen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deanson.
Nice body punch from Deanson - that landed with a thud.
Deanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deanson scores with a hook to the body.
Deanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deanson lands a body punch.
Deanson lands a right hand.
Deanson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deanson gets through Sonnen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deanson gets through Sonnen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Deanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sonnen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Deanson.
Oh Sonnen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deanson scores with a hook to the body.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
Sonnen seems to have got his legs back now.
Deanson lands a shoulder strike.
Deanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deanson lands a right hand.
Deanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deanson.
A shot in the inside from Deanson.
Still in the clinch, Deanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deanson.
Deanson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Deanson.
Deanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deanson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Deanson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Deanson.
A right hook to the body lands for Deanson.
A short right from Deanson on the inside.
Deanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Deanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Deanson.
Deanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonnen.
Deanson lands a right hand.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sonnen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deanson is defending well.
Deanson lands a nice uppercut.
Deanson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deanson stops a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Still in the clinch, Deanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Deanson digs a right hand underneath Sonnen's ribcage. Sonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Deanson.
Deanson scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Deanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Deanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Deanson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hand to the body from Deanson.
Deanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sonnen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deanson is defending well.
Deanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonnen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deanson prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Deanson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sonnen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Deanson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deanson closes the distance and pushes Sonnen back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Deanson.
Deanson gets through Sonnen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deanson stalling.
Sonnen is working for takedown but Deanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deanson stalling the fight.
Deanson lands with a light punch inside.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Deanson.
Sonnen is trying to trip Deanson. He has hold of a leg but Deanson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sonnen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deanson seems keen to control Sonnen's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen advances position into side control!
Deanson can't do much from the bottom here.
Deanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sonnen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deanson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deanson clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Deanson.
Deanson lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deanson.
Deanson lands a nice uppercut.
Deanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deanson is pressed up against the cage. Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deanson down to the mat. Deanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deanson closes the distance and pushes Sonnen back into the cage.
Deanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deanson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Deanson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Deanson.
Deanson lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Deanson.
Deanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greg Deanson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonnen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Deanson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deanson rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deanson is pressed up against the cage. Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deanson down to the mat. Deanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Deanson rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deanson cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
Sonnen looking for a takedown.
Deanson scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Deanson gets through Sonnen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
Sonnen tries to score a body lock takedown but Deanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Deanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonnen scrambles back to his feet.
Deanson cracks Sonnen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sonnen closes the distance and pushes Deanson back into the cage.
Deanson is working Sonnen over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Deanson - that landed with a thud.
Deanson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Deanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonnen.
Deanson lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Deanson.
Good body shot from Deanson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deanson stalls.
Deanson lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deanson digs a right hand underneath Sonnen's ribcage. Sonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Deanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonnen.
Deanson lands a body punch.
Deanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Deanson pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deanson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deanson stalls.
Deanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deanson digs a right hand into Sonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sonnen's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Deanson.
Sonnen has Deanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deanson is pressed up against the cage. Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deanson down to the mat. Deanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deanson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deanson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonnen is trying to drag Deanson to the mat but Deanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sonnen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Deanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deanson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Deanson lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Deanson.
A head punch on the inside from Deanson fails to land.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Deanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
Sonnen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deanson is defending well.
Deanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sonnen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deanson is defending well.
Deanson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sonnen looking for a takedown.
Sonnen is working for takedown but Deanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Deanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Deanson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Deanson stops a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deanson gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Deanson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deanson gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sonnen has Deanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sonnen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deanson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sonnen shoots in but no luck this time.
Deanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Deanson gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Deanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Deanson lands a nice uppercut.
John Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deanson avoiding damage as Sonnen throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Deanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deanson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Greg Deanson!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Greg Deanson!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Greg Deanson!
Greg Deanson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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RATING
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