PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Obuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dao Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonnen has chosen Sure to be sure as his entrance music. Dao Sonnen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anton Obuhov's chin.

Obuhov
vs
Sonnen

190 cm
24
200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

183 cm
23
198 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dao Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obuhov.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Obuhov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sonnen under the eye.

It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Obuhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Obuhov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Obuhov.
Obuhov misses the body punch
and Obuhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Obuhov.
Obuhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Obuhov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obuhov misses with a looping right.
Sonnen counters with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Obuhov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonnen doesn't seem phased though.
Obuhov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Obuhov.
We've been informed that Sonnen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Obuhov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Sonnen misses.
Obuhov slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Obuhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonnen counters with a straight right hand.
Obuhov moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Obuhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obuhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Obuhov backs off Sonnen throws a huge counter combo but Obuhov manages to avoid it all.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body kick.

Obuhov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sonnen did well to prevent Obuhov getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Obuhov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obuhov passes Sonnen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Obuhov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sonnen reverses the position - he's now on top in Obuhov's guard.

Sonnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obuhov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonnen has managed to get both his arms back between Obuhov's legs - danger averted.
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen advances to half guard.

Sonnen is working for a kimura but Obuhov is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Obuhov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obuhov is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Sonnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Obuhov is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up.
Obuhov is adopting a defensive guard.
Sonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Obuhov working for a triangle but Sonnen defends it easily.
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obuhov momentarily.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sonnen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Obuhov eats them both and turns towards Sonnen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Obuhov looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Obuhov there.
Obuhov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Sonnen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obuhov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Obuhov.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obuhov throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Obuhov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSonnen.
Obuhov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Obuhov cracks Sonnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dao Sonnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obuhov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obuhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
A swing and a miss from Obuhov.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obuhov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obuhov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obuhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Obuhov misses its intended target.
Sonnen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sonnen pushes Obuhov away with a front kick.
A jab lands there for Obuhov.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Obuhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Sonnen gets caught flat footed, as Obuhov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Obuhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sonnen controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Obuhov looking to pass the guard.
Obuhov won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.

Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Obuhov passes Sonnen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Obuhov in particular looking to stall.
Sonnen is trying to control but Obuhov passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov slows the pace down.
Obuhov fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Obuhov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sonnen, who protects the arm well.
Obuhov working away.

Obuhov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sonnen manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Obuhov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sonnen defending well as Obuhov loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sonnen moves out of range as Obuhov strikes.
Obuhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Obuhov swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Obuhov misses with a wild body shot.
Anton Obuhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Obuhov throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obuhov.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen dodges the punch combination from Obuhov.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Obuhov.
Obuhov scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obuhov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sonnen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen connects with a high kick.
Sonnen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Obuhov is rocked!
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oh Obuhov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obuhov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obuhov seems to have got his legs back now.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obuhov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sonnen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obuhov is out of range and Sonnen settles back down.
Obuhov looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Obuhov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obuhov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Obuhov looking to score a takedown here. Sonnen is defending well but Obuhov drives through and ends up in Sonnen's guard.
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!
Sonnen looking to control.

Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Obuhov chips away with some ground and pound.
Obuhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?

Obuhov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Obuhov has managed to get both his arms back between Sonnen's legs - danger averted.
Obuhov cracks Sonnen with a solid left hand.
Obuhov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sonnen struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sonnen down.
Sonnen prevents Obuhov from moving into mount.
Obuhov working the ground and pound from side control.

Obuhov is trying to get an arm triangle but Sonnen is defending well.
Obuhov scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Obuhov is trying to move to mount but Sonnen reverses beautifully and ends up in Obuhov's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen is pushing down on Obuhov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Obuhov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sonnen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Obuhov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sonnen manages to pass to mount!
Sonnen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Obuhov is looking to escape.
Obuhov tries to hold on but Sonnen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Obuhov clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Obuhov digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
Obuhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
A nice side step and Sonnen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen moves out of range as Obuhov strikes.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Obuhov slips the punch.
Obuhov lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.
Sonnen tries a quick counter leg kick but Obuhov is wise to it.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen misses with a double jab.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Obuhov rather than just go for the knockout.
Obuhov avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obuhov lands a body shot.
Obuhov takes one on the button.
Obuhov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sonnen pinned against the cage. Sonnen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Obuhov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Obuhov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obuhov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obuhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Obuhov.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen lands with an overhand left.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Sonnen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sonnen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonnen slips a jab from Obuhov.
Sonnen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Obuhov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obuhov.
Obuhov misses with a combination
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand.

Anton Obuhov's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Obuhov shoots in and gets a takedown into Sonnen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sonnen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obuhov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sonnen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Obuhov working for a triangle but Sonnen defends it easily.
Obuhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Obuhov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sonnen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Obuhov tries to lock up and control but Sonnen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anton Obuhov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen prevents Obuhov from getting the reversal.
Obuhov is squirming around, avoiding Sonnen's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Obuhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obuhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the body.
Obuhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Obuhov throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Obuhov throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obuhov's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Obuhov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sonnen has his hands on Obuhov's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Obuhov looking to pass the guard.

Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Obuhov is pushing down on Sonnen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sonnen is fighting to maintain full guard but Obuhov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Obuhov is controlling the pace.

Obuhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sonnen sees it coming and defends easily.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Obuhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obuhov misses with a straight right.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Obuhov avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Obuhov moved out of range.
Obuhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obuhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Obuhov throwing a counter right hand but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Anton Obuhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obuhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obuhov swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Obuhov.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the head.
Obuhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Obuhov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obuhov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov is the new middleweight champion!
Anton Obuhov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

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