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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dao Sonnen (ranked 583 p4p, 78 weight class) and Jammal Drinkwiskey (ranked 1052 p4p, 148 weight class). Sonnen comes to the cage accompanied by Sure to be sure. Drinkwiskey has chosen Distress - Progress/Regress as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dao Sonnen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jammal Drinkwiskey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drinkwiskey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen lands with an overhand left.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Jammal Drinkwiskey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drinkwiskey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Drinkwiskey as he checks the leg kick.
Drinkwiskey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen slips a jab and a cross from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen misses with the combination.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Drinkwiskey is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Drinkwiskey shrugs it off though.
Drinkwiskey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Drinkwiskey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drinkwiskey manages to avoid it.
Drinkwiskey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Drinkwiskey misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drinkwiskey.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drinkwiskey's sensitive parts.
Drinkwiskey throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drinkwiskey's calf.
Drinkwiskey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drinkwiskey connects with a looping right hand.
Drinkwiskey shoots in but no luck this time.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey misses the jab.
Drinkwiskey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drinkwiskey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Drinkwiskey moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sonnen defending well as Drinkwiskey loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drinkwiskey momentarily.
Drinkwiskey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Drinkwiskey ducks down to avoid it.
Drinkwiskey throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sonnen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drinkwiskey counters with a nice body shot.
Drinkwiskey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonnen in his tracks.
Drinkwiskey with a hook.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Drinkwiskey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drinkwiskey throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drinkwiskey just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSonnen.
Sonnen rushes Drinkwiskey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drinkwiskey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drinkwiskey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonnen has managed to get both his arms back between Drinkwiskey's legs - danger averted.
Drinkwiskey working a defensive guard here.
Sonnen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sonnen trying to control but Drinkwiskey is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drinkwiskey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drinkwiskey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drinkwiskey has his foot on Sonnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sonnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drinkwiskey controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drinkwiskey. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drinkwiskey misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Drinkwiskey moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drinkwiskey throws an off balance right hand
and Drinkwiskey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Drinkwiskey sees it coming and moves out of range.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drinkwiskey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey thuds his right hand into Sonnen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drinkwiskey loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Drinkwiskey misses with a two punch combination.
Sonnen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drinkwiskey just manages to avoid it.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drinkwiskey misses with a wild combination.
Drinkwiskey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drinkwiskey. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drinkwiskey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drinkwiskey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drinkwiskey takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Drinkwiskey staying out of range there.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Drinkwiskey misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen throws out a leg kick but Drinkwiskey moves out of range and Sonnen only half commits.
Drinkwiskey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Drinkwiskey is out of range.
Drinkwiskey ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sonnen counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Drinkwiskey as he checks the leg kick.
Drinkwiskey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Nice jab there from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Drinkwiskey moved out of range nicely.
Drinkwiskey throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen pushes Drinkwiskey up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sonnen.
Sonnen breaks the clinch.
Drinkwiskey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drinkwiskey. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen tests Drinkwiskey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drinkwiskey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sonnen sprawls well. Sonnen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drinkwiskey gets slowly back to his feet.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drinkwiskey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sonnen is in Drinkwiskey's guard.
Sonnen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Drinkwiskey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sonnen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sonnen trying to control but Drinkwiskey is working from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drinkwiskey is keeping the position for now.
Drinkwiskey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sonnen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Drinkwiskey is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Drinkwiskey is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonnen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drinkwiskey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drinkwiskey avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drinkwiskey looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Drinkwiskey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drinkwiskey or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drinkwiskey throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drinkwiskey just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drinkwiskey is out of range.
Sonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Drinkwiskey saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drinkwiskey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Drinkwiskey throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drinkwiskey thinking.
Drinkwiskey throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drinkwiskey dips to his left and cracks Sonnen with an uppercut!
Sonnen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. Drinkwiskey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drinkwiskey throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drinkwiskey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drinkwiskey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Drinkwiskey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drinkwiskey.
A left lands for Sonnen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drinkwiskey.
Dao Sonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jammal Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drinkwiskey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drinkwiskey is able to avoid easily.
Drinkwiskey works the jab nicely.
Drinkwiskey cracks Sonnen with a good jab.
Drinkwiskey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drinkwiskey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Drinkwiskey's front leg but catches the back leg as Drinkwiskey tries to avoid it.
Sonnen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Drinkwiskey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen lands a head kick. Drinkwiskey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Drinkwiskey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drinkwiskey misses with a left hand
and Sonnen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Drinkwiskey controls his hands.
Drinkwiskey jumps guard but Sonnen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Drinkwiskey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is leaning against Drinkwiskey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drinkwiskey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drinkwiskey looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drinkwiskey throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws a body shot but no joy.
Drinkwiskey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Drinkwiskey misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Drinkwiskey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drinkwiskey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sonnen lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dao Sonnen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drinkwiskey fails with a takedown attempt.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sonnen tries to work over Drinkwiskey's front leg with a kick but Drinkwiskey checks it.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drinkwiskey is looking to improve his position.
Sonnen controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drinkwiskey is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey looking to control.
Sonnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drinkwiskey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonnen has managed to get both his arms back between Drinkwiskey's legs - danger averted.
Sonnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Drinkwiskey keeps moving.
Sonnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sonnen passes Drinkwiskey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Drinkwiskey is a slippery customer.
Dao Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Sonnen seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drinkwiskey tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg.
Drinkwiskey looking for submissions off his back.
Drinkwiskey trying to control but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Drinkwiskey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drinkwiskey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drinkwiskey is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Drinkwiskey wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drinkwiskey misses with a wild combination.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen tries to counter with a takedown but Drinkwiskey is quick to defend against it.
Sonnen tries to land a leg kick but Drinkwiskey saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drinkwiskey! But no joy.
Sonnen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Drinkwiskey to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Sonnen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen motions for Drinkwiskey to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Drinkwiskey moves out of range.
Drinkwiskey checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Drinkwiskey saw that one coming.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Sonnen catches Drinkwiskey right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drinkwiskey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drinkwiskey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Sonnen misses.
Drinkwiskey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sonnen defends it well.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen cracks the inside of Drinkwiskey's front leg.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Drinkwiskey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Drinkwiskey takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Drinkwiskey misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drinkwiskey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drinkwiskey has time to react.
Sonnen slips a jab from Drinkwiskey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen had his way with Jammal Drinkwiskey in that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drinkwiskey lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Drinkwiskey checks it.
Sonnen slips a jab and a cross from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen moves out of range as Drinkwiskey strikes.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drinkwiskey throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drinkwiskey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drinkwiskey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonnen misses the target.
Sonnen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drinkwiskey.
A nice side step and Drinkwiskey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonnen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drinkwiskey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Drinkwiskey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sonnen. Sonnen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drinkwiskey jabs Sonnen right on the nose. Sonnen blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen throws a low kick but Drinkwiskey avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Drinkwiskey.
It looked like Sonnen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey connects with a body shot.
Sonnen swings for the body but Drinkwiskey moves out of range.
Drinkwiskey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drinkwiskey misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Drinkwiskey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drinkwiskey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drinkwiskey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws a right and a left that Sonnen avoids nicely.
Drinkwiskey walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Drinkwiskey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Drinkwiskey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body shot.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drinkwiskey throws a right hand that misses
and Sonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drinkwiskey checks a leg kick.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drinkwiskey.
Jammal Drinkwiskey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drinkwiskey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drinkwiskey slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey blocks a jab.
Drinkwiskey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drinkwiskey throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Drinkwiskey.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jammal Drinkwiskey.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
Dao Sonnen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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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
60% |
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