Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#830 Jesus v McArthur
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Sonnen 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 attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Corson slams his shin into Sonnen's torso.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Corson saw that one coming.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corson moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Corson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonnen. Sonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
Corson thuds a left hand into Sonnen's body.
Corson throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corson.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Corson ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Corson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Corson.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Corson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Corson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corson throws a head kick that misses.
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Corson seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Corson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corson.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Corson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Corson's ribs.
Shayne Corson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. Corson knows he should have avoided that one.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Corson moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corson tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corson throws a right hand that misses
and Corson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen blocks a head kick by Corson.
A combination from Sonnen does no damage. #T2#
Corson cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corson's head backwards.
Corson checks the leg kick.
Corson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen throwing a counter right hand but Corson manages to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but Corson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonnen blocks a head kick by Corson.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Corson avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Corson counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Corson moves out of range. #T3#
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Corson moved out of range.
Sonnen cracks Corson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sonnen tries to clinch there but Corson circles away.
Corson connects with a solid leg kick.
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Corson's leg but Corson calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice body kick.
Corson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonnen.
Corson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sonnen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corson blocks a jab.
Corson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Corson misses with an uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corson throws an off balance right hand
and Sonnen counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Corson misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corson.
Corson scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Corson takes one to the chin there.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Corson.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Corson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
Corson lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonnen off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Sonnen.
Sonnen looks to land a combination but Corson avoids it well.
Corson misses with a body kick.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Corson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corson misses the jab.
Sonnen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Corson checks it.
Corson scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Corson is out of range.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Corson.
Corson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Corson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corson momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corson! But no joy.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Corson.
Corson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonnen momentarily.
Corson throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonnen misses the target.
Corson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A big left from Corson misses.
Corson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen is looking to counter punch.
Corson tries a head kick but it misses.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen is looking to slow Corson down with leg kicks.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonnen moves out of range as Corson strikes.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Corson.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
Corson loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sonnen swings for the body but Corson moves out of range.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Corson's leg but Corson calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen fakes the leg kick and cracks Corson in the body.
Sonnen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
It looked like Sonnen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corson throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corson misses with a hook
and Corson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Corson's shoulder, as Corson tries to avoid the shot.
Corson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corson takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Corson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corson throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Corson.
Sonnen blocks a jab.#T3#
Sonnen is looking to slow Corson down with leg kicks.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corson.
Sonnen lands the left hand.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Corson enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Corson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corson wants to sweep here but Sonnen controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen trying to control but Corson is working from the bottom.
Sonnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corson is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Corson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sonnen stuns Corson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sonnen tries to clinch there but Corson circles away.
Corson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shayne Corson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Corson.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Corson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Corson.
Corson misses with a low kick.
Corson throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Corson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Corson misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Corson misses the jab.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corson throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Corson avoids it well and moves away.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sonnen clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Sonnen. #BC2#
Corson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen throws out a leg kick but Corson moves out of range and Sonnen only half commits.
Sonnen scores with a push kick.#T1#
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen lands with a shot to the body.
Corson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corson blocks the body kick. #CL#
Sonnen clinches up with Corson and pushes him back against the cage.
Corson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen has a couple of punches blocked by Corson.
Corson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen tries to work over Corson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corson.
Corson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Corson avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Corson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Corson misses with some punches.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A short uppercut from Corson. #BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Corson.
Corson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonnen clobbers Corson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Corson misses.
Corson throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen lands a slapping body shot.
Sonnen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corson walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Corson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corson throws a head kick that misses.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with Corson, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes Corson against the cage but Corson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corson blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Sonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sonnen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Corson throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corson.
Good work by Corson as he checks the leg kick.
Corson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonnen lands a nice hook to Corson's body. Corson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen punishes Corson's body with a nice straight punch.
Corson walks into a jab.
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but Corson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Corson blocks the leg kick.
Corson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Corson misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Corson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corson staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Corson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corson.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson.
Sonnen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Corson. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Corson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao 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 Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
After the fight, Dao Sonnen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#824 Grabber v Paulin
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Sonnen defending well as Daughtrey loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Daughtrey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daughtrey wants to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch position.
Daughtrey scores with a body shot.
Daughtrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Daughtrey.
It looked like Sonnen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daughtrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Daughtrey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been informed that Daughtrey 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.#TD#
Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daughtrey sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Daughtrey pushes Sonnen off and gets back to his feet.
Daughtrey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Daughtrey darts in and clinches Sonnen up against the cage.
Sonnen tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen managing to block the knees to the body from Daughtrey.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
Daughtrey pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a head punch that misses.
Sonnen misses with some punches.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Daughtrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daughtrey.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
Daughtrey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen scores with a shot to the side of Daughtrey's head.
Daughtrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Daughtrey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daughtrey misses with a knee to the head.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land.
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Daughtrey. #T2#
Sonnen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Daughtrey working aggressively here. #BC#
Sonnen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen throws a good cross that connects.
Daughtrey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sonnen tried to counter with a leg kick but Daughtrey avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daughtrey. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Sonnen misses its target.
Sonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daughtrey finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonnen's head.
Kevin Daughtrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daughtrey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Sonnen. #T3#
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daughtrey's head backwards.
Daughtrey misses with the combination.
Daughtrey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fight stays on the outside here - Daughtrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Daughtrey's ribs.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Daughtrey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Daughtrey. No joy for Sonnen on that attempt.
Sonnen lands a jab to Daughtrey's midsection.
Daughtrey takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Daughtrey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sonnen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Daughtrey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daughtrey throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daughtrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Daughtrey slips under a jab from Sonnen.#T4#
Sonnen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daughtrey scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daughtrey throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Daughtrey's head but Daughtrey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daughtrey avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Daughtrey misses with a wild body shot.
Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
A big left from Daughtrey misses.
Sonnen misses with a hook.#CL2#
Daughtrey rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daughtrey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Daughtrey lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Daughtrey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Daughtrey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Daughtrey moved out of range.
Daughtrey avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daughtrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Daughtrey there.
Sonnen connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey works over Sonnen's head and body with a nice combination.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
Daughtrey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonnen.
Daughtrey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daughtrey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Sonnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Daughtrey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
Dao Sonnen's cut is getting worse.
Daughtrey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sonnen rather than just go for the knockout.
Sonnen thows a leg kick but Daughtrey checks it
and Daughtrey counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Daughtrey takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Daughtrey throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Daughtrey throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sonnen cracks a nice hook into Daughtrey's ribs.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Daughtrey drops Sonnen with a beautiful combination! Sonnen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daughtrey is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Sonnen is rocked!
Daughtrey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Sonnen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Sonnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daughtrey is trying to defend but Sonnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Daughtrey kicks off Sonnen and gets to his feet.
Sonnen seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen lands with a shot to the body.
Sonnen walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Dao Sonnen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonnen is defended easily by Daughtrey.#T2#
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
Daughtrey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Sonnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daughtrey keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Daughtrey has control of Sonnen's left arm, preventing Sonnen from doing any damage.
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daughtrey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonnen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daughtrey keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Sonnen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Daughtrey keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Daughtrey controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daughtrey checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Daughtrey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daughtrey. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daughtrey enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daughtrey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Daughtrey 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.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daughtrey trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Sonnen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sonnen passes Daughtrey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen wants to free his trapped foot but Daughtrey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Daughtrey is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daughtrey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Daughtrey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sonnen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sonnen swings for the body but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Sonnen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daughtrey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daughtrey swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Daughtrey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daughtrey to keep the fight standing.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Daughtrey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sonnen prevents it.
Daughtrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sonnen.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Daughtrey.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daughtrey tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Daughtrey back against the cage.
Sonnen tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Sonnen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daughtrey looking to throw knees to the head but Sonnen is blocking nicely.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but Daughtrey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Sonnen.
Daughtrey misses with a knee to the head.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action. #T2#
Sonnen lands a hook that snaps the head of Daughtrey backwards.
Sonnen tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen misses with a punch on the inside.
Daughtrey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Sonnen.
Sonnen lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daughtrey.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daughtrey is defending well.#T3#
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Sonnen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonnen tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Daughtrey.
Kevin Daughtrey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen misses with a body punch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Daughtrey blocks an uppercut.
Daughtrey lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Dao Sonnen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sonnen tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
Sonnen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daughtrey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Daughtrey!
Kevin Daughtrey took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#819 Rones v Wrexham
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but Balayan shows good takedown defense.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Balayan's shoulder, as Balayan tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sonnen takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Balayan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Sonnen backs away, Balayan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Sonnen drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 wants to control from the top but Balayan keeps moving.
Sonnen won't allow Balayan to sweep him here.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Balayan is retaining full guard.
Balayan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sonnen's guard. #REVR##T1#
Sonnen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonnen being controlled here, momentarily.
Balayan postures up. #SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balayan defends well.#SUB2#
Sonnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balayan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balayan postures up. #SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balayan defends well.
Balayan 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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balayan preventing the sweep.
Balayan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Sonnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balayan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balayan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Balayan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balayan is fighting to break Sonnen's control of his arms but Sonnen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Balayan sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is controlling Balayan's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Balayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Balayan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Balayan moved out of range nicely.
Balayan tries to move into range but Sonnen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Sonnen connects with the punch.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Balayan sees coming a mile off.
Balayan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Good work by Balayan as he checks the leg kick.
Balayan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonnen.
Sonnen blocks a head kick by Balayan.
Balayan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Sonnen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balayan pinned against the cage. Balayan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Balayan slips a jab from Sonnen.
Balayan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Balayan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balayan throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
Sonnen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Balayan throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Balayan.
Balayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balayan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sonnen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Balayan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balayan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balayan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Balayan's front leg but catches the back leg as Balayan tries to avoid it.
Balayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Balayan moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sonnen with a hook.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Balayan sees coming a mile off.
Balayan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Balayan.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balayan takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen throws a front kick aimed at Balayan's knee but Balayan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Balayan lands a nice shot to the body.
Balayan tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Balayan misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Balayan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen tries to bum rush Balayan with a series of wild strikes but Balayan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Balayan walks into a stiff left hand from Sonnen.
Balayan dips to his left and cracks Sonnen with an uppercut!
Balayan throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balayan, right into the meat.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balayan lands with a slapping head kick.
Balayan connects with a looping right hand.
Balayan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balayan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Balayan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sonnen.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Balayan blocks a leg kick.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. Sonnen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balayan scores with a hook.
Balayan scores with a leg kick.
Balayan cracks Sonnen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Balayan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Sonnen responds with a good body kick, but Balayan manages to step out the way in time.
Sonnen throws out a leg kick but Balayan moves out of range and Sonnen only half commits.
Balayan throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Garegin Balayan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Balayan slips the punch.
Balayan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balayan.
Balayan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonnen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Balayan ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Balayan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sonnen.
Balayan misses with a looping left.
Balayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balayan.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Balayan saw that one coming.
Balayan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen just manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Balayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Balayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen throws a hook but Balayan avoids it easily.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen scores with a nice head shot.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Sonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Balayan off the cage and back into range.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Balayan counters with a nice leg kick.
Balayan's corner calls for a 1-2. Balayan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow Balayan down.
Sonnen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Sonnen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Balayan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sonnen lands a nice shot that snaps Balayan's head back.
Sonnen motions for Balayan to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Balayan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balayan.
Balayan scores with a jab to the head.
Balayan throws a shot to the body.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Balayan moved away.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Balayan wants to land a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sonnen! But no joy.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Balayan misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Balayan blocks a jab.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Balayan blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
A quick step to the side and Balayan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Balayan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Balayan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Balayan lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Sonnen has managed to clinch.
Sonnen tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Balayan as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen lands a right hand.
Balayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balayan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards. #BC2#
Sonnen breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Balayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen moves out of range as Balayan strikes.
Sonnen blocks a low kick nicely.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balayan loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.#CL#
Balayan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balayan.
Balayan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action. #BC#
Balayan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balayan moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Balayan lands with an overhand left.
Balayan blocks a jab.#T2#
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Balayan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sonnen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balayan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Balayan moved away.
Balayan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Balayan tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Balayan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sonnen lands a nice shot that snaps Balayan's head back.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Balayan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Balayan.
Sonnen throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Balayan counter with a right hand.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Balayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Balayan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Balayan saw that one coming.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balayan is looking to score with low kicks.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balayan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sonnen.
Balayan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Balayan misses the target.#CL#
Balayan has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Sonnen has a couple of punches blocked by Balayan.
Sonnen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balayan.
Sonnen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Balayan lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balayan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sonnen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balayan backwards.
Sonnen misses with the head strike. #T4#
Sonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balayan tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Balayan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sonnen is defending well for now.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Sonnen as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Balayan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balayan throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Balayan lands a nice shot to the body.
Balayan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Balayan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan lands a jab to the nose.
Balayan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balayan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Balayan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!
A victorious Garegin Balayan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#813 Spike v Saric
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Sonnen lands a high kick!
Jab, jab by Mahoney - just one landing.
Mahoney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sonnen. Sonnen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mahoney darts in trying to clinch
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
A cross from Sonnen lands.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
As Sonnen tries to get set, Mahoney tries to push him back and clinch up but Sonnen manages to avoid the attempt.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Mahoney is out of range.
Mahoney throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range. #TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sonnen lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahoney is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Sonnen stays in close to Mahoney's body and controls the position.
Mahoney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Mahoney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sonnen pulls Mahoney in close to prevent any damage.
Sonnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mahoney manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard. #T2#
Mahoney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sonnen tries to get to full guard but Mahoney has control of the leg.
Mahoney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sonnen trying to control but Mahoney postures up. #SUB2#
Sonnen actively working from the bottom here.
Mahoney prevents Sonnen from improving his position.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sonnen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mahoney pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sonnen is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Sonnen is squirming around, avoiding Mahoney's attempts to control the action.
Sonnen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sonnen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sonnen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mahoney's guard. #REVB#
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen is looking to advance position but Mahoney has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mahoney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sonnen connects with a body shot that sends Mahoney's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Mahoney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Sonnen circles away.
Mahoney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sonnen.#TD2#
Sonnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mahoney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sonnen is in Mahoney's guard.#ES#
Mahoney pushes Sonnen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Sonnen there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoney throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Mahoney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahoney there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahoney.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahoney's head backwards.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Mahoney avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Mahoney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Mahoney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahoney lands with a shot to the body.
Mahoney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahoney stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonnen. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Carey Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahoney moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sonnen misses with a right hand #CL#
and Mahoney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from Sonnen.
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Mahoney stalls.
Sonnen jumps guard but Mahoney stands there with Sonnen around his waist. Sonnen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mahoney pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonnen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Sonnen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards. #T3#
A short right from Sonnen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Sonnen misses with some punches.
Sonnen jumps guard but Mahoney stands there with Sonnen around his waist. Sonnen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carey Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahoney.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Mahoney scores with a knee to the head.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Sonnen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Mahoney digs a right hand underneath Sonnen's ribcage. Sonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney.
Sonnen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Sonnen pulls guard.
Carey Mahoney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mahoney controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahoney is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahoney scores with a jab.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Sonnen finds it's way through Mahoney's defenses.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen sizes up Mahoney with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
A nice side step and Sonnen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mahoney drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahoney swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahoney blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mahoney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonnen, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Mahoney lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but Mahoney holds him up against the cage and eventually Sonnen drops back down to his feet.
Mahoney is working Sonnen over against the cage.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land. #BC2#
Sonnen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahoney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
Sonnen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carey Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Mahoney closes the distance and pushes Sonnen back into the cage.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney blocking some punches. #BC#
Mahoney breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mahoney moves into the clinch.
Sonnen'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.
Sonnen blocking some punches. #T3#
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen managing to block the knees to the body from Mahoney.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Sonnen lands a shot to the body.
Sonnen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonnen has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Sonnen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonnen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonnen scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands. #T4#
Sonnen misses with a knee to the head.
Mahoney looking to stall.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sonnen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahoney as Sonnen tries to tie him up.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sonnen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sonnen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
A victorious Dao Sonnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#809 Fungus v Tsuruta
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
A punch combination from Wrexham misses.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wrexham duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Wrexham throws a nice looking combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sonnen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Wrexham 's front leg.
A low kick from Wrexham is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wrexham swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Wrexham has managed to clinch.
Wrexham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen is trying to pull guard but Wrexham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but Wrexham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Wrexham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sonnen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wrexham to the mat. Wrexham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wrexham pulls Sonnen in close to prevent any damage.
Sonnen won't allow Wrexham to sweep him here. #T1#
Wrexham is pulling down on Sonnen's head. It's preventing any offense from Sonnen, at least for the moment.
Wrexham 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wrexham wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him.
Wrexham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wrexham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wrexham is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen trying to control but Wrexham is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Wrexham saw that one coming.
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Wrexham takes the fight into the clinch.
Wrexham lands a nice uppercut.
Sonnen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Wrexham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrexham feints and then cracks Sonnen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonnen down.
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wrexham checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyler Wrexham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the body.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrexham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Wrexham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wrexham avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Wrexham saw that one coming.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body kick.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Sonnen with a jab.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Wrexham avoids it.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Wrexham slips the punch.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrexham on the side of the head.
Wrexham jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4##CL2#
Wrexham has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wrexham fails to land.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrexham . #BC#
Sonnen manages to break the clinch.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Wrexham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen cracks Wrexham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Wrexham avoids it.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wrexham misses with a body shot
and Wrexham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Wrexham scores with a four punch combination!
Sonnen works Wrexham 's body with a nice hook.
Wrexham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Wrexham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Wrexham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonnen doesn't seem phased though.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Wrexham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.#CL2#
Wrexham clinches up with Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage.
Wrexham lands with a light punch inside.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wrexham breaks from the clinch.
Wrexham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wrexham staying out of range there.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrexham ! But no joy.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
As Wrexham backs away, Sonnen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wrexham throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
A swing and a miss from Wrexham .
Wrexham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrexham moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Wrexham 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wrexham duly obliges.
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Wrexham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Wrexham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Wrexham .
Wrexham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wrexham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2##TD#
Wrexham tries to sprawl but Sonnen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sonnen is looking to advance position but Wrexham won't allow it.
Sonnen uses his free foot to push down on Wrexham 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wrexham .
Sonnen fails to advance to Wrexham 's back.
Sonnen wants to control the pace but Wrexham is squirming around nicely.
Sonnen fails to advance to Wrexham 's back.
Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wrexham wants to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away.#T3##SUB#
Sonnen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wrexham is working to get back to half guard.
Sonnen controlling the pace for now.
Wrexham tries to reverse the position but Sonnen maintains control.
Sonnen wants to control but Wrexham has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wrexham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wrexham wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Sonnen is thwarting Wrexham 's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Wrexham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wrexham wants to improve his position but Sonnen is controlling well.
Sonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wrexham regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sonnen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wrexham throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Wrexham jabs at Sonnen's body.
Wrexham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrexham lands a jab to the nose.
Wrexham 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wrexham .
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrexham is just out of range.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wrexham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
A jab from Sonnen misses.
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.
Wrexham swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrexham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wrexham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wrexham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonnen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wrexham connects with a body shot.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws out a leg kick but Sonnen moves out of range and Wrexham only half commits.
Sonnen moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Wrexham avoids it.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sonnen.#T2#
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrexham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Wrexham throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrexham takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wrexham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen. #CL#
Sonnen rushes Wrexham and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham . #BC2#
Wrexham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen scores with a hook.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Wrexham sees coming a mile off.
Wrexham misses with a low kick.
Wrexham slips a straight right by Sonnen.
A nice side step and Wrexham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrexham counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sonnen lands with an overhand left.
Wrexham throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow Wrexham down.
Wrexham is looking to score with low kicks.
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrexham scores with a hook.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrexham scores with a push kick.
Wrexham is looking to clinch.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a double jab
and Sonnen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wrexham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wrexham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Wrexham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Wrexham cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Wrexham .
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham misses with a straight left.
Wrexham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen fails to land the takedown.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Wrexham .
I think Wrexham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyler Wrexham !
In defeat, Dao Sonnen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! He was the fighter I've ever faced, hands down......as he holds up Shin's hand. "That Shin is the best"'.

Event: GAMMA#805 Ricard v Arendse
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Sin.
Sin lands a right hook to the body.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen swinging wildly here.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sin.
Sin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sonnen thuds his right hand into Sin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sin lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen throws a head punch that misses.
Sonnen is trying to drag Sin to the mat but Sin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Sonnen can't break the clinch.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sin misses with some punches.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sin.
Sin lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Sin.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
Sonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Sin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonnen's head.
A jab from Sonnen finds it's way through Sin's defenses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sin.
Sin misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Sin misses the target.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen lands with an overhand left.
Sin moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Sin lands a glancing blow to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sin is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.
Sonnen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sin.
Sin lands a nice looking body kick.
Sin throws a leg kick
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Sin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sin checks it well.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Sin moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen connects with a high kick.
Sonnen throws a hook but Sin blocks it.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen scores with a jab to the head. #T3##CL#
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sin lands a body shot.
Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sin stalling against the cage.
Sin lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Sin.
Sonnen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Lee Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sin.
Sin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sonnen counters with a good, hard body kick but Sin shrugs it off.
Good exchange - Sonnen coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Sin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Sin slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sin checks it well. #CL2#
Sin rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Sin blocks it.
Sin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
Sin throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Sonnen.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Sin. #BC#
Sonnen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Sin.
Sin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sin throws out the jab.
Sin throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sin thumps Sonnen with a low kick.
Sonnen wants to slow Sin down by chopping away at his legs.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sin moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Sin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sin loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sin throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen is looking to counter punch.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and Sin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Sonnen cracks Sin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sin is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sonnen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Sin.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Sin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sin delivers a nice body kick.
Sin lands with a right hand. #T1#
Sin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sonnen under the eye.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Sin jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee Sin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sin lands with a shot to the body.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sin throws a push kick but Sonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Sin counters with a good, hard body kick but Sonnen shrugs it off.
Sin lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Sin misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Sin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sin. #T2#
Sin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Sonnen drops his hands momentarily and Sin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sin, not yet.
Sin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sin is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up. #SUB#
Sonnen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sin! #REVB#
Sin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sonnen's legs. #T3#
Sonnen is trying to improve his position.
Sin is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sin is looking to advance position but Sonnen won't allow it.
Sin is keen to just control but Sonnen is a slippery customer.
Sin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back.
Sin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
Sin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sin wants to pass to mount but Sonnen is defending the position.
Sin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonnen keeps working.
Sin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sin slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sin.
Sonnen throws a solid leg kick but Sin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonnen.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Sin tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Sin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sonnen thumps Sin with a low kick.
Sonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sin circles away.
Sonnen lands a front kick.#T1#
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sin scores with a leg kick.
Sin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Sonnen counters with a quick kick to the body but Sin blocks it.
Sin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sin digs a good body shot into Sonnen's ribs.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Sin slips the punch.
Crunch! Sin slams his shin into Sonnen's torso.
Sonnen moves out of range as Sin throws a body kick.
It looked like Sonnen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonnen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Sin's shoulder, as Sin tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sin.
Sin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Sin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Sonnen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Sin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Sonnen working for a triangle but Sin defends it easily.
Sin preventing the sweep. #T3#
Sin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sin won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
Sin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sonnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sonnen, not yet.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Sin from controlling successfully.
Sin is stalling in the full guard.
Sin stands and throws Sonnen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sonnen is letting Sin control him for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sin is continuing to stall.
Sonnen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sin passes to full mount!
Sonnen is looking to improve his position but Sin isn't that keen on the idea.
Sin looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sin 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sin!
Our winner, Lee Sin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dao Sonnen was interviewed post fight and said 'Wow! He was the fighter I've ever faced, hands down......as he holds up Shin's hand. "That Shin is the best"'.

Event: GAMMA#801 Fungus v Turillo
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Baba looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Baba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baba throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baba. That one must have hurt.
Sonnen connects with a jab.
Sonnen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick.
Sonnen backing away here, and Baba unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sonnen with a nice cross.
Baba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baba takes one to the chin there.
Sonnen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baba.
Sonnen moves out of range as Baba strikes.#CL#
Sonnen moves into range and clinches up with Baba.
Sonnen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baba tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
Baba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baba working aggressively here. #T1#
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Baba keeps him there for the moment.
Baba prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sonnen as the two fighters clinch.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Sonnen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Baba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baba checks the leg kick.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Baba sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Baba.#T2#
Baba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baba throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen throws a front kick aimed at Baba's knee but Baba avoids it well.
Sonnen blocks a leg kick.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but Baba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baba only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sonnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baba's sensitive parts.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSonnen.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baba throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
Afeef Isa Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3##CL2#
Baba clinches up against the cage.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Baba is predictable there
and Baba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen with a hook.
Baba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Baba sees coming a mile off.
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.
Sonnen tries a low kick but Baba avoids it.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Baba swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Sonnen darts in and clinches Baba up against the cage.
Baba blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen is looking to break free of the clinch but Baba has double underhooks.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Sonnen misses with some punches.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baba working aggressively here.
Baba struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sonnen.
A short right from Sonnen.
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land.
Baba prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baba prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba presses Sonnen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Baba unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Baba thows a body kick. Sonnen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baba is looking to chop away at Sonnen's legs. #TD#
Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown into Baba's guard.
Baba keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baba's guard.
Sonnen moves into full mount! Baba won't be happy about that!
Sonnen looking to control but Baba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Sonnen is looking to work his way around to Baba's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sonnen wants to control the pace but Baba is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sonnen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Baba to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Baba shrugs it off. #SUB#
Sonnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Baba defends it well.
Baba regains half guard.#T2#
Sonnen trying to control the action but Baba is working from the bottom.
Sonnen tries to pass to full mount but Baba defends it.
Sonnen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baba is not content to let Sonnen control the position.#SUB#
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baba sees it coming and defends easily.
Sonnen trying to control from half guard but Baba is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sonnen wants to pass to mount but Baba is defending the position.
Baba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen stalling. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sonnen.
Baba won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Baba manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sonnen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba working aggressively here.
Baba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sonnen jumps guard but Baba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonnen.
Baba scores with a hook to the body.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba is leaning against Sonnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baba prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baba avoiding damage as Sonnen throws knees to the body.
Baba scores with a shoulder strike.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Baba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Afeef Isa Baba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baba misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Afeef Isa Baba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen closes the distance but Baba moves to the side
and Baba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baba throws a low kick but Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Baba is looking to land body kicks.
Baba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good work by Sonnen as he checks the leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonnen's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen lunges at Baba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baba's hand.
Baba misses with a body shot.
A big right from Baba misses.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Baba counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Sonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen throws out a leg kick but Baba moves out of range and Sonnen only half commits.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Baba avoids it.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Baba's ribs.
Sonnen misses the jab.
Baba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Sonnen as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Baba blocks the low kick.
Sonnen motions for Baba to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baba looks to land a body kick but Sonnen moved away.
Sonnen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baba.
Baba throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen clobbers Baba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Sonnen scores with a hook.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonnen.
Baba lands a leg kick that knocks Sonnen off balance momentarily.
Baba scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baba doesn't seem bothered though.
Baba throws a low kick but Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Baba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonnen.
As Baba tries to get set, Sonnen tries to push him back and clinch up but Baba manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Sonnen throws a head kick but Baba moves out of range.
Baba takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Baba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike.
Sonnen is looking to break free of the clinch but Baba has double underhooks.
Baba blocks the elbow strike.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen. #BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Baba misses its intended target.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Sonnen swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Baba tries to keep at a distance but Sonnen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Sonnen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baba avoids it.
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 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen gets through Baba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sonnen - that landed with a thud.
Sonnen lands a shot to the body.
Sonnen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baba after a bit of a struggle.
Baba scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
A short left from Baba.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Baba has him pressed against the cage.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Baba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baba tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afeef Isa Baba really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Sonnen 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 throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen tries to land a body kick
and Baba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Baba.
Baba misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Baba.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Baba moves out of range.
Sonnen cracks Baba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a series of strikes that have Baba backpedaling.
Sonnen is looking to land body kicks.
Baba slips under a jab.
A left lands for Baba.#T1#
Baba misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baba.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Baba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baba. Sonnen shrugs it off though.
Sonnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sonnen's sensitive parts.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baba thuds a left hand into Sonnen's body.
Sonnen is looking to score with low kicks.
Baba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baba is looking to slow Sonnen down with leg kicks.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Baba. #T2#
Sonnen drops his hands momentarily and Baba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sonnen wants to clinch.
Baba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baba avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Baba avoids it.
Baba misses the jab.
Baba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
It seemed like Baba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonnen.
Baba takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Sonnen jabs at Baba's body.
Sonnen moves out of range as Baba strikes.
Baba misses with a looping left.
Baba misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen throws a shot to the body.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baba sprawls well. Baba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick
and Baba counters with a good low kick that Sonnen was not able to check.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Baba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baba looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen slips a jab from Baba.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen tries to counter with a takedown but Baba is quick to defend against it.
Baba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sonnen, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen misses the jab.#CL#
Sonnen has Baba up against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
Baba misses with the head strike.
Sonnen misses with some punches.
Baba digs a right hand into Sonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sonnen's gas tank.
Sonnen has Baba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afeef Isa Baba dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baba jabs at Sonnen's body.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch but Baba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baba throws a head kick but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baba can pounce on him.
Baba throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
Baba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Baba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baba looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Baba misses with a hook.
Baba connects with a leg kick. Sonnen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sonnen tries a low kick but Baba avoids it.
Sonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baba doesn't seem bothered though.
Sonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baba momentarily.
Baba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Baba counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baba throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Baba is having none of it.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baba checks it well.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Baba misses with a low kick.
Baba stuns Sonnen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Sonnen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baba.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
Baba feints a counter leg kick.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick from Baba.
That kick from Baba tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but Baba shows good takedown defense.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Baba scores with a nice body kick.
Baba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sonnen's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Baba.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Baba is out of range.
Baba throws a big counter head kick but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Baba drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baba prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Afeef Isa Baba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Baba gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Sonnen tries a knee to the head but Baba blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
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!
Baba prevents Sonnen from breaking the clinch.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Sonnen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baba blocking some punches.
Baba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
Baba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sonnen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afeef Isa Baba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afeef Isa Baba!
Afeef Isa Baba is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Afeef Isa Baba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Dao Sonnen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! He was the fighter I've ever faced, hands down......as he holds up Shin's hand. "That Shin is the best"'.

Event: GAMMA#798 Fungus v Sidious
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Shin works Sonnen's body with a nice hook.
Shin slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Sonnen throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Shin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Shin.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Shin misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonnen.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Shin misses with a few strikes there.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shin misses with a head kick.
Shin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Sonnen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Shin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Shin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Shin 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.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen catches Shin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shin throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Shin swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Shin scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Shin throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin throws a leg kick
enabling Sonnen to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin cracks Sonnen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sonnen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shin motions for Sonnen to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Sonnen.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin is looking to slow Sonnen down with leg kicks. #T4#
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Shin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Shin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sonnen. Sonnen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sonnen moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin punishes Sonnen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen checks the leg kick.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen is looking to score with low kicks.
Shin throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Sonnen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Shin.
Shin is looking to chop away at Sonnen's legs.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Shin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shin motions for Sonnen to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Shin moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Sonnen misses the jab.#T1#
Sonnen scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Sonnen lands a nice hook to Shin's body. Shin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen throws a lazy body kick
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonnen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Shin is having none of it.
Shin throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonnen.
Sonnen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shin misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Shin.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Sonnen moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shin misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Shin wants to slow Sonnen down by chopping away at his legs.
Sonnen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen lands with a straight right. Shin didn't see that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick.
Sonnen throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Shin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonnen moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Good exchange - Sonnen coming out on top.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Shin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonnen doesn't seem phased though.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Sonnen slips a jab from Shin.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Sonnen thumps Shin with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sonnen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Sonnen jabs at Shin's body.
Sonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shin doesn't seem bothered though.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin lands a slapping body shot.
Shin walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Shin connects with a nice looking jab.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Sonnen closes the distance and pushes Shin back into the cage.#BC#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen lands a nice shot that snaps Shin's head back.
Shin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shin throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Shin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin scores with a nice strike.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin scores with a punch to the head.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Shin with a nice cross.
Sonnen wants to slow Shin down by chopping away at his legs.
Shin thinks about the counter body kick.
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sonnen's calf.
Sonnen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sonnen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shin slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonnen in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Shin throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen slips a jab from Shin.
Shin motions for Sonnen to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonnen blocks a leg kick.
Sonnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Sonnen thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Sonnen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sonnen lands with a shot to the body.
Shin checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin tries to work over Sonnen's front leg with a kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shin. Shin obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
Sonnen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Shin avoids it well and moves away.
Shin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen throws a big counter combination but Shin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shin dips to his left and cracks Sonnen with an uppercut!
Sonnen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonnen.
Shin defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sonnen's calf.
Shin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shin misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin really 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.
#R4#
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Shin. That snapped Sonnen's head back.
Sonnen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Shin finds it's way through Sonnen's defenses.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sonnen is able to avoid easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonnen as he connects with a hook.
Shin misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Sonnen cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sonnen is looking to counter punch.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shin is looking to score with low kicks.
Sonnen tries to land a body kick
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Shin motions for Sonnen to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shin.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
Shin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Shin sizes up Sonnen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Sonnen.
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
Sonnen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Shin.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shin's calf.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Shin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shin.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sonnen finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shin.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Shin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sonnen.
Shin throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Shin against the cage.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Shin tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
A short uppercut from Shin.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Shin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
Shin lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike.
Shin stops a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Shin.
Sonnen sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Shin is looking to score with low kicks.
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen throws a big counter combination but Shin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a good low kick that Shin was not able to check.
Shin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sonnen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sonnen's calf.
Shin is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Shin throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
Sonnen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shin.
Shin misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sonnen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Sonnen works the jab nicely.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sonnen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sonnen with a jab.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Sonnen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Shin moves out of range. #T2#
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Sonnen moves his leg out of the way.
Shin checks a low kick from Sonnen.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Sonnen sees coming a mile off.
Shin throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Shin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Shin counters with a thumping low kick.
Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shin.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Shin.
Shin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonnen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good work by Sonnen as he checks the leg kick.
Sonnen works the jab nicely.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen. #T4#
Shin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Shin connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sonnen lands a jab to the head.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonnen thinking.
Sonnen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dao Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Dao Sonnen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EMP Scrotum vs Sonnen
Date: Oct 25, 2019

#R1#
Scrotum swinging wildly here.
Scrotum throws a sloppy head kick and Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Scrotum avoids a kick to the body.
Scrotum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scrotum lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Sonnen looking to score a takedown here. Scrotum is defending well but Sonnen drives through and ends up in Scrotum's guard.
Sonnen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Sonnen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Scrotum throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sonnen uses it to pass to side control.
Sonnen works to advance to full mount. Scrotum defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sonnen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scrotum is looking to escape.
Scrotum is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Sonnen looking to control but Scrotum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sonnen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Scrotum wants to control but Sonnen is having none of it.
Sonnen tries to control but Scrotum wriggling away.
Sonnen controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Sonnen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Scrotum has given up his back here. Will Sonnen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sonnen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scrotum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scrotum for a finish. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for the choke from the back.
Sonnen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Scrotum fending off the submission attempt from Sonnen. #SUB2#
Sonnen working for a choke but Scrotum is defending well. #T3#
Will Sonnen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sonnen keeps control of the position easily here as Scrotum tries to buck him off.
Sonnen doesn't have the hooks in and Scrotum manages to turn into his guard.
Sonnen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sonnen trying to strike off his back. #T4#
Sonnen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sonnen trying to control the position.
Scrotum preventing the sweep.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Scrotum postures up. #SU#
Scrotum gets to his feet - Sonnen follows without any prompting.
Scrotum throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
Scrotum looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
A slow jab from Scrotum misses its intended target.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scrotum walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonnen.
Scrotum misses with a double jab.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
Scrotum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sonnen tries to work over Scrotum's front leg with a kick but Scrotum checks it.
Scrotum misses with a straight right.
Scrotum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scrotum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sonnen looks to land a body kick but Scrotum moved away.
Scrotum tries a head kick but it misses.
Hairy Scrotum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Scrotum is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Scrotum misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scrotum doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scrotum throws a body kick that misses.
Scrotum takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Scrotum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hairy Scrotum is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scrotum slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Scrotum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scrotum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scrotum.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Hairy Scrotum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scrotum misses the jab.
Scrotum misses with a low kick.
Sonnen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scrotum pinned against the cage. Scrotum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scrotum throwing a counter right hand but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrotum misses with a body shot.
Scrotum misses with a body shot.
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scrotum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scrotum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen dodges the punch combination from Scrotum. #T2#
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Scrotum's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrotum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Scrotum is out of range.
Scrotum misses with a hook #CL2#
and Sonnen counters by clinching up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sonnen.
Scrotum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scrotum doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Scrotum manages to break the clinch.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Scrotum misses the jab.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scrotum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonnen throws a hook but Scrotum avoids it easily.
Scrotum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scrotum throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Scrotum misses with a looping right.#T3#
Scrotum tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scrotum drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sonnen dips to his left and cracks Scrotum with an uppercut!
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick from Scrotum.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen catches Scrotum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Sonnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scrotum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen staying calm.
Sonnen wants to control but Scrotum is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Sonnen tries for a kimura but Scrotum is defending well.
Sonnen works to advance to full mount. Scrotum defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Scrotum regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sonnen moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Scrotum misses with a body kick.
Scrotum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scrotum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Scrotum. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sonnen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.
Scrotum is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sonnen seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
Sonnen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but Scrotum defending well.
Scrotum is staying active underneath Sonnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scrotum sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Scrotum is defending well. #SUB#
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
Scrotum is in trouble now - Sonnen has advanced to mount!
Sonnen forces the positional change into back control.
Sonnen is looking to control Scrotum but Scrotum is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Scrotum is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sonnen.
Scrotum tries to escape the position.
Sonnen wants to control but Scrotum is keeping busy.
Scrotum tries to roll but Sonnen sticks to his back.
Sonnen controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Sonnen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Scrotum's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4##SUB2#
Sonnen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Sonnen working for the choke. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Scrotum taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dao Sonnen!
Dao 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.

Event: GAMMA#792 Sonnen v Sanada
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Sonnen scores with a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sonnen - the referee stops the clock and Sanada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sonnen. Sanada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sonnen lands a jab to the nose.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonnen!
Sonnen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sonnen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sonnen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Sanada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnen jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Sonnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonnen.
Sonnen looks to land a combination but Sanada avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Sanada as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Sonnen gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Sonnen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sonnen is thwarting Sanada's attempts to control the position.
Sonnen stalling.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but Sanada defending well.
Sonnen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanada keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanada moves into full guard.
Sonnen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanada has control of Sonnen's left arm, preventing Sonnen from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sonnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Sanada keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonnen.
Sanada cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sanada blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanada walks into a left hand.
Sanada moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.#T4#
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonnen on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonnen off the cage and back into range.
Sanada connects with a single shot there.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Sonnen with a hook.
A shot to the body from Sonnen misses
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanada napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanada manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Sanada is a slippery customer.
Sanada keeping hold of Sonnen's head, controlling as best he can.
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Sanada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanada.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
Sanada controlling the position.
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanada keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Sanada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sonnen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sonnen fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanada in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
It appears Sonnen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanada tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Sonnen throws a nice head kick!
Sonnen throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Sanada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sonnen.
Good exchange - Sonnen coming out on top.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonnen thinking.
Sanada lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
Dao Sonnen's cut is getting worse.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sonnen tries to work over Sanada's front leg with a kick but Sanada checks it.
Sonnen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Sanada's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Sonnen clinches. #BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Sanada gets tackled into the cage by Sonnen. Sonnen maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada misses with a straight left. #T1#
Sanada lands with a right hand.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen misses the body punch
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonnen thinking.
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sanada tries to sprawl but Sonnen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanada gets back to full guard.
Sanada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Sanada has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sanada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Sonnen trying to control but Sanada is working from the bottom.
Sanada is controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sonnen trying to control the position but Sanada is working away. #SUB#
Sonnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanada, who protects the arm well.
Sanada struggling a bit here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanada tries to buck Sonnen off but Sonnen is having none of it.#SUB#
Sonnen tries for a kimura but Sanada is defending well.
Sonnen working away.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanada keeps working.
Dao Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanada struggling a bit here.
Sonnen works to advance to full mount. Sanada defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sonnen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sonnen avoids the attempt from Sanada to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Sanada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonnen.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanada's calf.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Sanada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Sonnen clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Sonnen darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.#BC2#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sanada throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonnen.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen with a nice cross.
Sonnen with a jab.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen. #T2#
Sonnen takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanada throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanada is fending him off so far but Sonnen persists. Nope, Sanada circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen scores with a hook.
Sonnen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanada lunges at Sonnen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonnen's hand.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanada but Sanada pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen looks to throw a body kick
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Dao Sonnen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#CL#
Sonnen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanada, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Jeez, Dao Sonnen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sanada throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Sonnen tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sonnen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanada backs up against the cage.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Sonnen clinches with his opponent.
Sanada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonnen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sonnen looks to clinch
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen. #T2#
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
Sanada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Sonnen.#T3#
A combination from Sonnen does no damage.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen throws a solid leg kick but Sanada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonnen.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sonnen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.#T4#
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Sanada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Sanada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Sanada is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao 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.

Event: GAMMA#789 Curry v Spike 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Sonnen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen looks to land a combination. Shin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Decent striking displayed by Sonnen there.
Sonnen slips a jab from Shin.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin. #CL2#
Sonnen clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sonnen.
A right handed body shot lands from Shin.
Shin lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shin has him pressed against the cage.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Shin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Sonnen thows a leg kick but Shin checks it
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen lands the left hand.
Shin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shin walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shin throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Sonnen clinches.
Sonnen is leaning against Shin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.#T2#
Shin throws a leg kick but Sonnen moved away.#CL2#
Sonnen clinches with his opponent.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen pushes Shin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Sonnen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen pushes down on Shin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Shin is defending well.
Sonnen wants to take a breather but Shin is having none of it. #T3#
Shin controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Shin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
Sonnen wants to pass to mount but Shin is defending the position.
Shin gets back to full guard.
Shin trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Shin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shin trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sonnen controls the pace.#SUB#
Shin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonnen is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet.
Shin looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sonnen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shin in his tracks.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonnen!
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sonnen takes a step back to recover.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sonnen doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonnen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sonnen finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen connects with a looping right hand.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Shin misses.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Sonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shin momentarily.
Sonnen fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
Sonnen fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin slips under a jab.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen lands a lovely overhand right.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy body kick from Sonnen
and Shin counters with a body kick.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.#T3#
Shin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Sonnen cracks Shin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sonnen trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shin trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonnen trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sonnen trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shin controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Shin shrugs it off though.
A lazy body kick from Sonnen
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sonnen - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shin looks to land a combination. Sonnen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shin staying out of range there.
Sonnen cracks a nice hook into Shin's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a body kick that stops Sonnen in his tracks momentarily.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a nice head shot.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Sonnen avoided it.
Shin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnen's head backwards.
Sonnen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Sonnen punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Shin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sonnen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Shin moves into the clinch successfully.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Sonnen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin. #TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shin did well to prevent Sonnen getting side control.
Sonnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shin wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Shin is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shin wants to hit a switch here but Sonnen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shin there!
Shin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shin is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sonnen has taken his back.
Shin is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Shin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sonnen gets his way! #T4#
Shin is really stuck here.
Shin wants to control his opponent's hands but Sonnen gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Shin right now.
Sonnen tries to get the hooks in deep but Shin pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Shin fending off the submission attempt from Sonnen.
Shin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
Shin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shin under the eye.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Sonnen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Sonnen avoided it.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sonnen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Shin - just one landing.
Sonnen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen tries a quick counter leg kick but Shin is wise to it.
Shin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shin on the side of the head.
Shin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Shin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shin. That did some damage!
Sonnen cracks Shin with a good jab.
Sonnen delivers a nice body kick.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Shin cracks Sonnen with a good jab.
Sonnen connects with a looping right hand.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with an inside leg kick.
Shin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen connects with a single shot there.
Shin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
It appears Shin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice body kick from Sonnen.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Shin misses with a straight left. #T4#
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen shoots in and drives through. Shin sprawls well.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Shin scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Shin misses.
Sonnen thuds his shin into the meat of Shin's side.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Shin moves out of range easily.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Shin.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Good exchange - Sonnen coming out on top.#T1#
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Sonnen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Shin avoids them all with ease.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shin moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Sonnen connects with a jab.
Shin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sonnen under the eye.
Shin moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the head.
Sonnen defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Sonnen.#T2#
Shin throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shin takes a step back to recover.
Sonnen cracks Shin with a good jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sonnen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shin - the referee stops the clock and Sonnen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shin. Sonnen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.#CL#
Shin closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Sonnen breaks the clinch.
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sonnen - that will leave a mark!
Sonnen throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin blocks the body kick.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen catches Shin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a thumping low kick.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shin scores with a body shot. #T4#
Shin moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sonnen at a distance.
Sonnen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin blocks the body kick.
Sonnen scores with a body shot.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Shin.
Shin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Shin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Shin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sonnen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen is the new welterweight champion!
Dao Sonnen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#787 Shin v Baba
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
A head kick by Sonnen misses
and Rones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a hook
and Rones counters with a right hand to the body.
Rones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sonnen.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Rones moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Rones saw that one coming.
Rones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Rones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rones throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Rones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Rones looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Rones looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Sonnen only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Sonnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonnen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rones tries to score with a low kick but Sonnen moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sonnen throws a front kick that sends Rones stumbling back into the cage.
Rones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rones moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Rones throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Sonnen coming out on top.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Rones's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
enabling Rones to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Rones moves out of range.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rones's head backwards.
Sonnen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rones is out of range and Sonnen settles back down.
Joy Rones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Rones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Sonnen drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rones holds on and takes a little breather.
Sonnen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sonnen trying to move into half guard but instead Rones has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Sonnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rones passes into side control.
Sonnen is trying to improve his position.#T3##SU#
Rones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sonnen to his feet.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Sonnen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rones's guard.
Rones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sonnen won't allow Rones to sweep him here.
Sonnen trying to control but Rones is working from the bottom.
Rones is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Rones is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rones working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Rones keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
Sonnen sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Rones's shoulder, as Rones tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Rones circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Rones's shoulder, as Rones tries to avoid the shot.
Rones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sonnen tests Rones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rones misses with a looping right.
Sonnen shoots in for a double leg but Rones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Rones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rones lands with a nice body punch.
Rones lands with a right hand.
Rones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rones throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body
and Rones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rones loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen slips a jab from Rones.
Sonnen feints a counter leg kick.
Rones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen catches Rones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sonnen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rones is fending him off so far but Sonnen persists. Nope, Rones circles away and we're back to standing.
Rones misses with a body shot.
Rones misses with a leg kick
and Sonnen counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen jabs at Rones's body.#T1#
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rones.
Rones looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Rones slips the punch.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sonnen lands with a straight right. Rones didn't see that one coming.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonnen momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen is looking to land body kicks.
Rones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rones slips under a jab.
Sonnen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rones throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Rones fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rones keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
Rones wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him.
Dao Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Rones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rones's guard. #REVB#
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Rones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Sonnen.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rones moves away.
Rones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sonnen counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Sonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sonnen is looking to pass Rones's guard but actually Rones recovers to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sonnen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sonnen, into his guard. #REVR#
Rones postures up.
Rones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rones's guard. #REVB#
Rones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sonnen's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Sonnen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Rones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rones is pushing down on Sonnen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sonnen is fighting to maintain full guard but Rones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sonnen tries to get to full guard but Rones has control of the leg.
Rones is controlling the pace.
Sonnen is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Rones seems content to control.
Sonnen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Rones shrugs it off though.
Rones moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Rones throws a body shot but no joy.
Rones misses with a looping right.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Rones.
Rones misses with a leg kick.
Rones lands a jab to Sonnen's midsection.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen keeps Rones at a distance using the push kick.
Rones 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.
Rones cracks the inside of Sonnen's front leg.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Rones.
Sonnen throws a counter combo.
Rones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen thinks about the counter body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonnen.#T1#
Sonnen swings for the body but Rones moves out of range.
Sonnen is looking to score with low kicks.
Rones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Rones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonnen's knee momentarily.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Rones avoids it.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Rones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Rones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rones throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen tries a low kick but Rones avoids it.
Rones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonnen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rones moves away from the strike by Sonnen. #T2#
Rones drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rones throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Rones works Sonnen's body with a nice hook.
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!
Rones lands a body shot.
Rones looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Rones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Rones slips a jab from Sonnen.
Rones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rones swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Rones slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rones's sensitive parts.
Sonnen swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Rones.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Rones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joy Rones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Rones moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Rones misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sonnen - the referee stops the clock and Rones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sonnen. Rones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Rones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Rones sees coming a mile off.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Sonnen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Rones ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Rones swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Rones throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Rones checks it.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Rones counters with a right hand to the body.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Rones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Rones slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rones was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Good exchange - Sonnen coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dao Sonnen.
I've got Sonnen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dao Sonnen!
In his post fight interview, Dao Sonnen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#783 Curry v Boagrius
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Wrexham saw that one coming.
Wrexham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wrexham throws a sloppy body shot
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a big shot that misses.
Wrexham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wrexham misses with a hook.
Wrexham tries to score with a low kick but Sonnen moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
Sonnen slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wrexham is looking to chop away at Sonnen's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wrexham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrexham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrexham pulls Sonnen in close to his closed guard and prevents Sonnen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Wrexham looking for a sweep. Not yet Wrexham , not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Wrexham keeps moving.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wrexham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
Wrexham seems keen to control Sonnen's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrexham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wrexham prevents Sonnen from improving his position.#SUB#
Sonnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wrexham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Wrexham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wrexham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Wrexham frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sonnen can't escape the position.
Sonnen tries to hold on but Wrexham pushes him away.
Wrexham controlling his opponent.
Wrexham 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sonnen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wrexham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Sonnen is looking to get to half guard.
Wrexham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sonnen is looking to get to half guard.
Sonnen regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrexham is keen to just control but Sonnen is a slippery customer.
Wrexham is taking a breather. Sonnen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sonnen regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
Sonnen connects with a right hand. Wrexham shakes it off.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wrexham is out of range.
Wrexham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrexham moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
Wrexham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrexham missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrexham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wrexham throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wrexham takes one to the side of the head.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wrexham circles away quickly and effectively.
Wrexham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Wrexham misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sonnen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Wrexham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Wrexham blocks a low kick nicely.
Wrexham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Wrexham as he checks the leg kick.
Sonnen slips a jab from Wrexham .
Nice cross by Wrexham .
Wrexham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sonnen.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrexham steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Wrexham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Wrexham 's leg but Wrexham calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrexham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Wrexham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen lands with a cross.
Sonnen jabs Wrexham right on the nose. Wrexham blinks but takes it well.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrexham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyler Wrexham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wrexham . Wrexham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sonnen - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sonnen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Wrexham has Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrexham blocking some punches.
A short right from Wrexham on the inside. #T3#
Sonnen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Wrexham avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage. #BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch.
Wrexham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wrexham takes one to the chin there.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Wrexham checks it.
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrexham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wrexham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sonnen takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Wrexham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wrexham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Wrexham breaks from the clinch.
Wrexham tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Wrexham tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen moves out of range as Wrexham throws a body kick.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Wrexham connects with a body shot.
Wrexham tries to clinch up.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wrexham throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wrexham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
and Wrexham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wrexham 's waist but Wrexham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side.
Wrexham scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wrexham throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Wrexham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
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!
#R3#
Wrexham lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sonnen is looking to slow Wrexham down with leg kicks.
Sonnen lands the left hand.
Wrexham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonnen.
Wrexham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sonnen.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Wrexham moves away and avoids it.
Wrexham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Wrexham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrexham misses with a left hand
and Sonnen counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen. #T1#
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Wrexham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Wrexham thuds a left hand into Sonnen's body.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wrexham .
Wrexham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Sonnen - just one landing.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
A jab from Wrexham misses.
Sonnen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
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!
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Wrexham 's ribs.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Wrexham .#TD#
Sonnen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sonnen trying to control but Wrexham is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wrexham holds on and takes a little breather.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wrexham is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Wrexham keeps moving.
Sonnen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES2#
Wrexham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen scores with a shot to the side of Wrexham 's head. #BC2#
Wrexham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrexham wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Wrexham avoids a kick to the body.
Tyler Wrexham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrexham lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonnen off the cage and back into range.
Wrexham tries to clinch but Sonnen is having none of it.
Wrexham doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch but Wrexham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrexham throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wrexham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wrexham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonnen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the head.
Wrexham tries to clinch but Sonnen is having none of it. #T4#
Wrexham fails to land with a series of punches.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen tries to move into range but Wrexham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Wrexham moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham blocking some punches. #BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen jabs at Wrexham 's body.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen throws out a powerful jab.
Wrexham scores with a nice right hand.
Wrexham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen defending well as Wrexham loads up on a big left hand.
Wrexham swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dao Sonnen.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '"Who do I want next? Well, anyone from the Hatsumi Clinic. You all wanna see it right", the crowd roars "Lao Shin. Lao Shin!!".....and there you have it. Mentor, make this happen. I sorted all you boys out. Time Dao Hammer became The Nail...'.

Event: GAMMA#778 Jernit v Jericho
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Sonnen.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Sonnen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonnen slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sonnen!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sonnen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sonnen's coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sonnen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Sanchez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sonnen regains half guard.
Sonnen is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is trying to control but can't.
Sonnen is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez working Sonnen over with strikes.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sonnen actively working from the bottom here.
Sonnen wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez passes to full mount!
Sonnen regains half guard.#SUB#
Sonnen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Sonnen is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Sonnen won't allow it.
Sanchez prevents Sonnen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sonnen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen looking to control.
Sonnen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sonnen tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sonnen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sonnen lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Sonnen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Sonnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Sonnen's brow.
Sanchez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen controlling the position.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Sonnen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sonnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sanchez is working Sonnen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen looking to control. #SUB#
Sonnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Sonnen pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sonnen pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sonnen pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sanchez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sonnen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sanchez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sonnen pulls down on the head and he's put Sanchez to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#775 Jernit v Legions
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Sin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sonnen at a distance.
Sin throws a low kick, looking for Sonnen's leg but Sonnen calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sonnen throws a jab when Sin was well out of range.
Sin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sin throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen misses with a takedown
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen lands a jab to the head.
Sin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
and Sin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sonnen really felt that one!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin throws a lazy body kick
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sin counter with a right hand.
Sin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.#T1#
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sin blocks the leg kick.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Sonnen looks to land a body kick but Sin moved away.
Sin throws a big shot that misses.
Sin slips under a jab from Sonnen.
A cross from Sin lands.
Sonnen tries to move into range but Sin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Sin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sin looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sin feints and then cracks Sonnen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonnen down. #T2#
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sonnen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sin under the eye.
Sin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sin lands an overhand right.
Sin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnen's head backwards.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Sin off balance momentarily.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Sin throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sonnen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sin is able to avoid easily.
Sonnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Sin's head.
Sonnen throws a solid leg kick but Sin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonnen.#T3#
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Sin saw that one coming.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sin catches Sonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sin lands a leg kick that knocks Sonnen off balance momentarily.
Sonnen throws a sloppy body shot
and Sin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonnen's knee momentarily.
Sonnen throws out a leg kick but Sin moves out of range and Sonnen only half commits.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sin tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Sin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonnen slips a jab from Sin.#T4#
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.#TD2#
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Sin's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sin is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sin is retaining full guard.
Sin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sonnen being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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 Lee Sin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Sin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sin misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sin throws a push kick but Sonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sin takes one to the chin there.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen motions for Sin to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sin.
Sin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Sin's head but Sin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.
A left lands for Sonnen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a good cross that connects.
Sin throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.#T1#
Sonnen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sonnen takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Sin lands with a cross.
Sin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen blocks the body kick.
Sin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Sin.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Sin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sin throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Sonnen cracks Sin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sin moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Sonnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sin.
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 throws an overhand right that lands on Sin's shoulder, as Sin tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Sin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sin misses with a looping left.
Lee Sin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sin. That did some damage!
Sonnen lands a slapping body shot.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but Sin sprawls well.
It looked like Sin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Sin.
Sonnen tries to move into range but Sin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Sin avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Sin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen misses with the body kick
and Sin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Sin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen just manages to avoid it.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sin thumps Sonnen with a low kick.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sin.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sin scores with a jab.
Sin misses with a body kick.
Sin avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Sin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sin is looking to land body kicks.
Sin throws a sloppy body shot
and Sonnen counters with a left to the body.
Sin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Sin misses with a hook to the body
and Sin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sin.
Sin throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sin looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sonnens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sonnen lands a front kick.
Sin scores with a nice right hand.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sin missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sin cracks Sonnen with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Sin misses.
Sin throws a body kick that misses.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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 Lee Sin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Sin misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sin is fending him off so far but Sonnen persists. Nope, Sin circles away and we're back to standing.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Sin's shoulder, as Sin tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Sin misses.
Sin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sonnen will feel that in the morning.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sin.
Sin looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sonnen.
Sin throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. #T1#
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Sin's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sin doesn't seem phased though.
Sin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Sonnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonnen.
Sin misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sin throws a good cross that connects.
Sonnen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sin throws out the jab.
Sonnen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sin.
Sonnen motions for Sin to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Sin works the jab nicely.
Sonnen lands a slapping body shot.
Sin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin slips a jab from Sonnen.
A little feinted left hand from Sin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Sin avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sin.
Donk. Sonnen catches Sin right on the button with a cross.
Sin throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sin blocks a jab.
Sin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sin can pounce on him.
Sin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sin throws a leg kick but Sonnen moved away.#T3#
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.#CL#
Sin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonnen swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sin misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sin connects with a body shot that sends Sonnen's belly button to the back.
Sonnen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheers as Sin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonnen doesn't seem phased though.
Sin throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
A cross from Sin lands.
Sin misses with a hook.
Sonnen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Sin cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sin.
Sin blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Sin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sin.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land.
Sonnen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sin controls his hands.
Sonnen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sonnen.
A short right from Sin.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sin blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lee Sin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sin misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen.
Sin throws a push kick but Sonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Sin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sin tries to avoid it but Sonnen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sin to the ground. Sin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sin misses the jab.
Sin misses with a hook.
Sonnen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonnen.
Sin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Sonnen.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Sin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Sin.
Sonnen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin throwing a counter right hand but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sin looks to land a body kick but Sonnen moved away.
Sin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sin thumps Sonnen with a low kick.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Sin moved out of range nicely.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Sin staying out of range there.
Sin swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sin.#T2#
Sonnen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Sin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Sin's head but Sin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Sonnen lands a nice hook to Sin's body. Sin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Sin ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Sin catches Sonnen right on the button with a cross.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Sin slips the punch.
Sin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sin throws a wild body kick that Sonnen sees coming a mile off.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sin tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sin's calf.#T3#
Sin lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Sin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sin.
Sonnen cracks Sin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Sin misses.
Sonnen swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sin throws a sloppy body shot
and Sonnen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sonnen scores with a body shot.
Sin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sin.
Sin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Sonnen 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.
A jab lands there for Sonnen.
Sin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sonnen misses.
Sin connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Sin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen stuns Sin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sin throws out the jab.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sin.
Sonnen lands with an overhand left.
Sonnen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sin is out of range and Sonnen settles back down.
Sin throws a good cross that connects.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Sonnen is looking to score with low kicks.
Sin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonnen checks a leg kick nicely.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sin lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Sin misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a right hand to the body.
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sonnen clobbers Sin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Sin saw that one coming. #T1#
Sin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sonnen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sin throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sin lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Sin clinches up with Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Sin.
A nice left hand lands by Sin.
Sin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sin smiles and moves away.
That kick from Sin tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sonnen's calf.#T2#
Sonnen misses with a leg kick.
Sin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Sin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sin, which made it look bad.
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
Sin walks into a jab.
Sonnen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin lands a jab.#T3#
Sin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sonnen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sin throws a series of punches but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sin throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Sonnen gets a clinch.
Sonnen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen lands a right hand.
Sonnen is trying to pull guard but Sin has him pressed against the cage.
Lee Sin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike.
Sin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sin prevents it.
Sin working aggressively here. #T4#
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Sin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sin lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Sin.
Sonnen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the head but Sin blocks with his arms.
Sin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Sonnen as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sin!
Lee Sin retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Lee Sin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#771 Curry v Vee
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Imbula saw that one coming.
Imbula misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with an inside leg kick.
Imbula throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen jabs at Imbula's body.
Imbula misses with a hook
and Imbula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen thumps Imbula with a low kick.
Imbula defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Imbula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Imbula blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imbula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonnen thumps Imbula with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Imbula scores with a jab.
Imbula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Imbula throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a single leg into guard. Imbula didn't expect that.
We've been hearing good reports from Imbula's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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 passes Imbula's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sonnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imbula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura but Imbula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sonnen to get the leverage.
Imbula wants to improve his position but Sonnen is controlling well.
Imbula won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
Sonnen trying to control from half guard but Imbula is working away.
Imbula gets full guard.
Sonnen is looking to advance position but Imbula has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Imbula tries to control but Sonnen wriggling away.
Sonnen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sonnen is still trying to improve position.
Imbula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sonnen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Imbula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sonnen can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Imbula with the ground and pound from mount.
Sonnen is desperately trying to improve his position but Imbula has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Imbula is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sonnen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sonnen shrugs it off. #T3#
Sonnen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Imbula looking for a guillotine here but Sonnen defends easily. #SUB#
Imbula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sonnen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Imbula keeps moving.
Sonnen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Imbula haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Imbula is keeping the position.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Imbula keeps moving.
Imbula lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Imbula from controlling successfully.
Imbula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imbula passes into half guard.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Imbula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dao 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.
#R2#
Imbula is looking to land body kicks.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Imbula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Imbula connects with a nice looking jab.
A good leg kick by Imbula.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Imbula lands with a good body shot.
Sonnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Imbula. Imbula obviously looking to wear him down.
Imbula swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Imbula misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Imbula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sonnen won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen regains half guard.
Sonnen is concentrating on defense, preventing Imbula from advancing position.
Imbula tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sonnen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sonnen is trying to maintain the position but Imbula is very close to passing his half guard.
Imbula moves into full mount! Sonnen won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Imbula has hold of Sonnen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sonnen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sonnen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sonnen is looking to get to half guard.
Imbula raining down shots from the mount!
Sonnen is desperately trying to improve his position but Imbula has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Sonnen regains half guard.#SUB#
Imbula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sonnen gets full guard.#SUB2#
Sonnen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imbula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imbula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheik Imbula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Imbula pushes his legs off easily.
Imbula trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Imbula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sonnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Imbula manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Imbula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sonnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Imbula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sonnen is pushing down on Imbula's leg trying to pass to half guard. Imbula is fighting to maintain full guard but Sonnen has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4##SUB2#
Sonnen seems to be looking for submissions.
Imbula is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Imbula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sonnen is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Imbula looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Imbula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Imbula.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen stands and throws Imbula's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheik Imbula dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Imbula. Imbula obviously looking to wear him down.
Imbula moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Imbula has time to react.
Sonnen motions for Imbula to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Imbula.
Sonnen throws out a powerful jab.
Imbula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonnen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Good leg kick by Imbula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Imbula moves out of range.
Sonnen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Imbula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Imbula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cheik Imbula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imbula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Imbula.
Imbula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Imbula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Imbula defends it well.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Imbula.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Imbula.
Sonnen throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Imbula checks it well.
Imbula misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Imbula finds it's target.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imbula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonnen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imbula thows a body kick. Sonnen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Imbula takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Sonnen motions for Imbula to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
Imbula connects with a right hand. Sonnen shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Sonnen. #TD2#
Imbula gets caught napping as Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown. Imbula manages to retain guard.
Imbula trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Imbula lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Imbula stands up over Sonnen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Imbula is pushing down on Sonnen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sonnen is fighting to maintain full guard but Imbula has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Sonnen is trying to maintain the position but Imbula is very close to passing his half guard.
Sonnen tries to get to full guard but Imbula has control of the leg.
Sonnen is in trouble now - Imbula has advanced to mount!
Sonnen can't escape the position.
Sonnen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sonnen is looking to improve his position.
Imbula working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Imbula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4##SUB#
Imbula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
Imbula trying to control the action but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Imbula showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Imbula trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cheik Imbula.
I think Imbula has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
An intense looking Dao Sonnen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Hunting lizards!! Now let's get that pay Cheik and clean this stinking division OUT, so I can get back to choking middleweights. Gun or no Gun...mano 'o' mano with who's at the top. I'll take him or her. I took Gun 1st time and was smashing him in the 2nd fight. A win is a win, so 3rd fight decides '.

Event: GAMMA#769 Legions v Ricard
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen moves out of range as Meyer strikes.
Sonnen with a jab.
Sonnen dips to his left and cracks Meyer with an uppercut!
Sonnen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Meyer coming out on top.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Meyer does it's job there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sonnen connects with a single shot there.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meyer's elbow.
Meyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Meyer - that landed with a thud.
Sonnen tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen. #T1#
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
Meyer blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a right hand.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.
Meyer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Meyer.
Meyer tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Meyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonnen tries to score a body lock takedown but Meyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sonnen gets through Meyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meyer.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonnen.
A short uppercut from Meyer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen pushes Meyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Meyer on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Good body shot from Sonnen.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meyer tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Meyer.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Meyer controls the action.
Meyer lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
Meyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Meyer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen is leaning against Meyer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards. #TD#
Sonnen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Meyer uses from the top position.
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but Meyer is proving a slippery customer.
Meyer stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Meyer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Meyer wants to get up but he can't break Sonnen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sonnen controls Meyer momentarily but Meyer frees himself. #SUB#
Sonnen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sonnen wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SU2#
Meyer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Meyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen defending well as Meyer loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Meyer'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!
Meyer wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen passes into half guard.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Meyer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Sonnen jabs at Meyer's body.#CL2#
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Meyer misses with a body punch.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Meyer prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meyer tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Meyer pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Sonnen lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meyer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Meyer gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meyer lands with a light punch inside.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Meyer blocks it. #T2#
Meyer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Meyer lands a right hand.
Meyer misses with some punches.
Sonnen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meyer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Sonnen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
Sonnen lands with a left to the head.
Meyer lands with a left to the head.
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike.
Sonnen is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Meyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sonnen misses with some punches.
Sonnen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Meyer.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meyer scores with a nice strike.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Meyer moves into the clinch.
Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen presses Meyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Meyer.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulrik Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Meyer lands with an overhand left.
Meyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Meyer sees coming a mile off.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Meyer wants to clinch.
Meyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meyer takes one to the side of the head.
Meyer misses with a body shot.
Meyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen cracks Meyer with a good jab.
Meyer wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Meyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonnen on the side of the head.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
A little jabbing left from Meyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen connects with a body shot that sends Meyer's belly button to the back.
Meyer throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Meyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meyer.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Ulrik Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Meyer there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyer! But no joy.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
Meyer misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Meyer moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meyer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meyer scores with a punch to the head.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Meyer scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Sonnen moves into range and clinches up with Meyer.
Meyer misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Meyer.
Meyer prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Meyer scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Meyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meyer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sonnen or not.
Meyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Meyer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meyer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meyer tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Meyer misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen. #T3##BC#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meyer tries to clinch up.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the head.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Meyer avoids it.
Meyer thuds his right hand into Sonnen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Meyer moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Meyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meyer scores with a hook to the body.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sonnen goes for a takedown attempt but Meyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Meyer scores with a hook.#T4#
Meyer is looking to clinch.
Sonnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 throws a hook but Meyer avoids it easily.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer connects with a single shot there.
Meyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ulrik Meyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Meyer 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.
Sonnen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meyer throws a nice head kick!
Sonnen throws a lazy body kick
and Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer lunges at Sonnen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonnen's hand.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meyer is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulrik Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrik Meyer!
A relieved looking Ulrik Meyer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#764 Sonnen v Wrexham
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
Wrexham jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrexham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Wrexham ducked under it nicely.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Wrexham moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wrexham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrexham unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Wrexham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wrexham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrexham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Sonnen slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Wrexham avoids it well and moves away.
Sonnen misses with a body kick. #TD#
Sonnen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wrexham to the ground. Sonnen is now in Wrexham 's guard.
Wrexham wants to stand and escape but Sonnen is having none of it.
Sonnen passes into half guard.
Sonnen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wrexham !
Wrexham squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB#
Sonnen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wrexham manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sonnen taking a breather here.
Wrexham stops Sonnen from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wrexham wants to get back to his feet.
Wrexham dodges the ground and pound from Sonnen.#SUB#
Sonnen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Wrexham is working from the bottom.
Wrexham is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sonnen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Wrexham is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen trying to control the position but Wrexham is working away. #SUB#
Sonnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wrexham is not content to let Sonnen control the position. #SUB#
Sonnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wrexham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Wrexham 's face as Sonnen controls the position.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Wrexham is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sonnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sonnen tries for a kimura but Wrexham is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrexham stops Sonnen from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with an uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sonnen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wrexham tries to avoid it but Sonnen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wrexham to the ground. Wrexham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sonnen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wrexham lands with a right hand.
Wrexham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Wrexham throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrexham .
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sonnen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Wrexham . Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow Wrexham down.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Wrexham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrexham catches Sonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrexham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonnen.
Wrexham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wrexham doesn't seem phased though.
Sonnen scores with a spinning back kick!
Wrexham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wrexham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sonnen on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrexham misses the target.
Sonnen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Wrexham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sonnen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Wrexham .
Wrexham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wrexham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyler Wrexham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.#CL#
Sonnen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wrexham , pushing him back against the cage.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
Wrexham misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Wrexham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen lands a nice shot that snaps Wrexham 's head back.
Wrexham blocks a low kick nicely.
Wrexham tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrexham swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Wrexham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrexham can do to turn this around?
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target. #CL#
Wrexham gets tackled into the cage by Sonnen. Sonnen maintains the clinch.
Wrexham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Wrexham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonnen lands a nice shot that snaps Wrexham 's head back.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrexham avoids it really well and circles away.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Sonnen misses.
Wrexham lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
Wrexham throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Wrexham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wrexham misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Wrexham blocks the low kick.
Wrexham misses with a low kick.
Wrexham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Wrexham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrexham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Wrexham lands a jab.
Wrexham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Wrexham .
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
Wrexham jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrexham misses the jab.
Wrexham throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wrexham lands with a good body shot.
Wrexham staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrexham has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sonnen.
Wrexham throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wrexham checks it well.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wrexham .
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Wrexham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wrexham .
Sonnen throws a push kick but Wrexham slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrexham misses with a body shot. #T1#
Wrexham lands a glancing blow to the side of Sonnen's head.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wrexham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sonnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wrexham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sonnen is controlling him.
Sonnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wrexham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sonnen is controlling him. #T2#
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wrexham swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Wrexham pushes Sonnen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wrexham tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the body.
Wrexham scores with a hook.
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!
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen keeps Wrexham at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham lands a jab to the head.
Wrexham misses with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a right hand to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wrexham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Wrexham , which made it look bad. #T3#
Sonnen throws a hook but Wrexham avoids it easily.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen blocks a low kick nicely.
Wrexham throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Wrexham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sonnen slips a jab from Wrexham .
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrexham is just out of range.
It seemed like Wrexham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wrexham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Wrexham 's leg but Wrexham calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Wrexham misses with a looping right.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wrexham thuds his right hand into Sonnen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Sonnen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wrexham moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Wrexham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonnen on the side of the head.
Wrexham lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
It looked like Sonnen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrexham is just out of range.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wrexham misses with a hook to the body
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrexham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnen's head backwards.
Wrexham scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the body.
Wrexham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Wrexham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sonnen doesn't seem bothered though.
Wrexham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sonnen.
A good leg kick by Wrexham .
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Wrexham circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonnen.
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Wrexham is out of range.
Wrexham fails to land with a series of punches.
Sonnen with a nice cross.#CL#
Sonnen darts in and clinches Wrexham up against the cage.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Wrexham blocks it.
Wrexham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Sonnen jumps guard but Wrexham stands there with Sonnen around his waist. Sonnen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sonnen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Wrexham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Wrexham checks it. #T1#
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Wrexham avoids them all with ease.
Sonnen tries to clinch up.
Wrexham slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Sonnen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonnen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wrexham on the side of the head.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrexham lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wrexham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonnen checks it well.
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Wrexham throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Wrexham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wrexham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wrexham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sonnen backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .#T2#
Sonnen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wrexham 's hands.
Wrexham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen scoring well with a low kick there.
Wrexham slips a straight right by Sonnen.
A countering left hand to the body from Wrexham misses.
A jab from Wrexham finds it's way through Sonnen's defenses.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wrexham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wrexham throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wrexham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonnen slips a jab from Wrexham .#T3#
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Wrexham scores with a spinning back kick!
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sonnen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wrexham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wrexham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wrexham swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Wrexham swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sonnen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wrexham throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sonnen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sonnen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wrexham 's calf.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wrexham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wrexham walks into a stiff left hand from Sonnen.
Wrexham swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Sonnen moves out of range.
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!
A swing and a miss from Wrexham .
Wrexham with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wrexham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sonnen lands a body shot.
Wrexham is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Wrexham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sonnen has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wrexham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sonnen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sonnen lands with a hook. Wrexham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wrexham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a front kick aimed at Wrexham 's knee but Wrexham avoids it well.
Wrexham throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen throws a good cross that connects.
Wrexham misses with a low kick.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wrexham catches Sonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wrexham connects with a crisp jab.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Sonnen misses. #T1#
Wrexham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Wrexham lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wrexham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrexham wants it to stay on the feet.
Wrexham throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wrexham .
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Wrexham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Wrexham .
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wrexham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wrexham lands a lovely overhand right.
Wrexham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sonnen.
Good shot there by Wrexham .
Wrexham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wrexham misses with a hook.#T2#
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Wrexham .
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Wrexham lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrexham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sonnen at a distance.
Wrexham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Wrexham moves out of range easily.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Wrexham moves away and avoids it.
Wrexham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrexham misses with a straight right.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham scores with a body shot.
Wrexham with a hook.#T3#
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wrexham is out of range.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wrexham as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Wrexham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
Sonnen tries to clinch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Wrexham . That snapped Sonnen's head back.
Wrexham moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Tyler Wrexham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrexham misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sonnen tries to work over Wrexham 's front leg with a kick but Wrexham checks it.
Wrexham lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Wrexham blocks a leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Wrexham .
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Wrexham 's legs.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
A left lands for Sonnen.
Wrexham lands with a good body shot.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wrexham lands a slapping body shot.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wrexham is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab by Wrexham .
Wrexham lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Wrexham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wrexham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wrexham !
Tyler Wrexham is the new welterweight champion!

Event: GAMMA#761 Imbula v Wrexham
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Sin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sonnen blocks a low kick nicely.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin tries to move into range but Sonnen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Sin circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sin takes a step back to recover.
A bone on bone clash there as Sin blocks the leg kick.
Sin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
Sin slips under a jab.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sin misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sin's calf.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Sin is out of range.
Sin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sin moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Sin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch! Sonnen slams his shin into Sin's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Sin.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but Sin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sonnen wants to clinch up but Sin keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin cracks Sonnen with an open hand slap.#T2#
Sin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sonnen.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sin tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Sonnen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen.
Nice uppercut lands for Sin. That snapped Sonnen's head back.
Sonnen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sin is out of range and Sonnen settles back down.
Sin misses the body punch
and Sonnen counters with a big head kick but Sin shrugs it off.
Sonnen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sin throws a leg kick
and Sonnen counters with an outside leg kick.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Sin avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sonnen, as that shot connected.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sin throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sin throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Sonnen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Sonnen as he checks the leg kick.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Sin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Sin misses the target.
Sonnen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sonnen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Sin throws a solid leg kick but Sonnen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sin.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sin doesn't seem phased though.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses
and Sin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sin throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sin checks a leg kick.
Sin checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen moves out of range as Sin throws a body kick.
Sin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sin.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sin.
Sonnen thumps Sin with a low kick.
Sin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Sin throws a right hand that Sonnen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sonnen also avoids with ease.
Sin throws a low kick, looking for Sonnen's leg but Sonnen calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen throws a solid leg kick but Sin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Sin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
Sin avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen cracks Sin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sin scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sin is looking to score with low kicks.
Sin throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sin cracks Sonnen with an open hand slap.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonnen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
Sin defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Sin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sin lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sin. #T1#
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Sin is out of range.
Sin moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Sin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Sin - just one landing.
Sin throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sin cracks Sonnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Sin misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat.
Sonnen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sin defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Sin misses.
Sonnen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sin.
A low kick from Sin is predictable there #TD2#
so Sonnen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonnen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sin content to control rather than advance.
Sin wants to take a breather but Sonnen is having none of it.
Sin content to control rather than advance.
Sin continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sonnen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sin content to control rather than advance.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
Sin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonnen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back.
Sonnen wants to sweep but Sin has passed to side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Sin decides to stand back up. Sin steps back and let's Sonnen get back to his feet.
Sonnen with a nice cross.
Sonnen cracks Sin with an open hand slap.
A good leg kick by Sin.
Sonnen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Sin misses.
A nice side step and Sonnen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
Sin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Sin moves out of range.
Sin throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
That kick from Sin tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen misses with a low kick as Sin jumps back.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut
and Sin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sonnen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sin. That one must have hurt.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sin throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sin misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Sin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Sin's body.#T1#
Sin slips a jab from Sonnen.
Sin misses with a looping left.
Sin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Sin blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Sin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen misses with a hook
and Sin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sin avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sin in his tracks.
Sin slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Sin throws a chopping leg kick but Sonnen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sin throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonnen checks it well.
Sonnen throws a jab when Sin was well out of range.#T2#
Sin scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Sin's shoulder, as Sin tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Sin tried to counter with a leg kick but Sonnen avoided it.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sin.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sin throws out the jab.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sin throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Sin.
An inside leg kick from Sin misses.
Decent striking displayed by Sin there.
Sonnen thuds his right hand into Sin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sin staying out of range there.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good shot there by Sin.
Sin 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 staying out of range there.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.#T4#
Sonnen catches Sin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Sin ducked under it nicely.
Sin is looking to counter punch.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Sin's ribs.
Sonnen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen moves forwards but Sin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Sin misses with the body kick
and Sonnen counters with a right hand to the body.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sin misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dao Sonnen just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
Sin leaves Sonnen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sin throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sonnen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sin tries to work over Sonnen's front leg with a kick but Sonnen checks it.
A clash of legs there as Sin blocks the low kick.
Sonnen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sin walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sin's head backwards.#T1#
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin throws a low kick, looking for Sonnen's leg but Sonnen calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Sin avoids it.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sin misses with an uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Sin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
Sin scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnen should have avoided that one.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Sin misses with a leg kick.
Sonnen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sin throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Sin counters with a left to the body. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
Sin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonnen.
Sonnen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sin with a body shot.
Sonnen tries a low kick but Sin avoids it.
It looked like Sin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sin throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnen's head backwards.
Sonnen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sin defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Sin.
Sin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sin.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sin throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range. #T3#
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen lands a jab.
Sonnen misses with a double jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sin. Sonnen shrugs it off though.
Sin looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sin lands a really nice looking cross but Sonnen seems unphased.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Sin.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonnen takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Sin throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen works Sin's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sonnen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 tries to move into range but Sin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Sin's body.
Sin scores with the left hand. Sonnen knows he should have avoided that one.
Sin blocks the body kick.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Sin off balance momentarily.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sin.
Sin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Sin.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sonnen checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sin had his way with Dao Sonnen in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Sin.
Sin throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sin misses its intended target.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Sin slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sin.
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sonnen! But no joy.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Sin moved out of range.
Sin throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Sin ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sin.#T1#
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sin.
Sin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Sin's body.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sin avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow Sin down.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sin throws a body kick that misses.
Sin connects with a jab.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Sin throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Sin moved out of range.
Sin swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Sin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Sin's shoulder, as Sin tries to avoid the shot.
Sin missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sin takes one on the button.
Sin blocks the body kick.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sin.
Sin misses with a kick to the body.
Sin checks a leg kick nicely.
Sin feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
A big left from Sin misses.
Sin works the jab nicely.
Lee Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Sin moves away and avoids it.
Sin throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Sonnen. That snapped Sin's head back.
Nice jab there from Sin.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sin checks the leg kick.
Sonnen swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sin wants to land a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Sin.#T4##CL2#
Sonnen rushes Sin and presses him up against the cage.
Sonnen lands with a good tight uppercut to the 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!
Sin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sonnen is defending well for now.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sin.
Sin blocks an uppercut.
Sonnen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sin or not.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Sin blocks it.
Sin prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen pushes off an throws an elbow but Sin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sin tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
A short uppercut from Sin.
Sonnen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sin or not. #TD2#
Sonnen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sin defending well though. #SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sonnen.
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Sin looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dao Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Dao Sonnen took to the microphone: 'Hunting lizards!! Now let's get that pay Cheik and clean this stinking division OUT, so I can get back to choking middleweights. Gun or no Gun...mano 'o' mano with who's at the top. I'll take him or her. I took Gun 1st time and was smashing him in the 2nd fight. A win is a win, so 3rd fight decides '.

Event: GAMMA#758 Sin v Sonnen
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Sin throws a low kick, looking for Sonnen's leg but Sonnen calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sin throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. Sin knows he should have avoided that one.
Sin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Sonnen swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Sin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonnen scores with a shot to the body.
Sonnen moves out of range as Sin strikes.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Sin slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen scores with a body shot.
Sin checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Sin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sin at a distance.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Sin as Sonnen shoots in.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Sin misses with a double jab.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Sin counters with an outside leg kick.
Sin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sonnen throws a hook but Sin blocks it.
Sin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnen's head backwards.
Sin lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Sin.
Sin thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Sin fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Sin is keeping the position.#T2#
Sin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sin is pulling down on Sonnen's head. It's preventing any offense from Sonnen, at least for the moment.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sin is retaining full guard.
Sin controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Sin is keeping the position.
Sin wants to sweep but no luck.
Sin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sin throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sin.
Sonnen throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sin blocks a low kick nicely.
Sin moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen is looking to land body kicks.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Sin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Sin throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sin counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen tries to clinch there but Sin circles away.
Sin throws a leg kick
and Sonnen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sin's knee momentarily.
Sin digs a good body shot into Sonnen's ribs.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Sin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sin, which made it look bad.
Lee Sin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sin blocks a jab.
A cross from Sonnen lands.
Sin lands an overhand right.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sin.
Sin 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 ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sin blocks the body kick.
It looked like Sin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen throws out a powerful jab.
Sin looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Sin does it's job there.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sin can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin throws a low kick, looking for Sonnen's leg but Sonnen calmly moves out of range.
Sin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. #T1#
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Sin moved away.
Sin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sin throws a series of punches but Sonnen moves out of range.
Lee Sin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sin takes a step back to recover.
A left lands for Sonnen.
Sin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Sin misses
and Sonnen counters with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat.
Sin throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen blocks the body kick. #T2#
Sonnen lands a jab to the head.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen thumps Sin with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen misses with an uppercut
and Sin counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Sin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sin can pounce on him.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sin wants to slow Sonnen down by chopping away at his legs.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat. #TD2#
Sonnen gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sonnen is on him like a limpet, forcing Sin back against the cage.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sin.
Sin blocks an uppercut.
Sin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sin is trying to maintain a safe position but Sonnen gets an underhook and turns Sin into the cage.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonnen lands a knee to the head.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Sin fails to land.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sin.
Sin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sonnen is keeping busy.
Sin tries to circle away but Sonnen has him pinned against the cage.
Sonnen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Sin breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat.
Sin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sin throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonnen.
Nice defenses there by Sin.
A lazy body kick from Sin
enabling Sonnen to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen misses with a hook
and Sin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Lee Sin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Sin looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen connects with a right hand. Sin shakes it off.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonnen cracks Sin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sin throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Sin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sin checks a leg kick.
Sonnen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sin checks it well. #T1#
Sin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Sin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sin keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sin scores with a spinning back kick!
Sonnen tries to clinch up.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Sin circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Sonnen feints and as Sin raises his hands in defense, Sonnen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sonnen controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sin trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Sin slows the pace down in half guard.
Sin is trying to control. Sonnen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sonnen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sonnen wants to control but Sin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Sin is controlling well. #T3#
Sin is taking a breather. Sonnen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Sin is controlling well.
Sin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sonnen is looking to improve his position.
Sin controlling the action here.
Sonnen tries to get to full guard but Sin has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sin trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sin's guard. #REVB#
Sin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sin, not yet.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sin holds on and takes a little breather.
Sin wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sin looking to control.
Sin controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lee Sin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Sin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Sin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen just manages to avoid it.
Sonnen looks to land a combination but Sin avoids it well.
Sin checks a leg kick.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Sin avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Sin avoids it.
Sin lands a jab to the nose.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
Sin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Sin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sin throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Sin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sonnen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Sin moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen darts in looking for a takedown but Sin gets double underhooks and turns Sonnen into the cage.
Sonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonnen's head.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sin scores with a nice strike.
Sin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from Sin tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sonnen at a distance.
A cross from Sonnen lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Sin counters with a body kick that stops Sonnen in his tracks momentarily.
Sonnen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Sonnen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sin misses with a straight right.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sin's sensitive parts.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sin.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen just manages to avoid it.
Sin looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A shot to the body from Sonnen misses
and Sin counters with a low kick, right behind Sonnen 's knee.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Sin counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen 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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Sin checks the leg kick.#CL#
Sin closes the distance and pushes Sonnen back into the cage.
Sonnen misses with some punches.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sonnen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen avoids the elbow strike from Sin, against the cage.
Sonnen tries to work over Sin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonnen throws a head punch that misses.
Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee Sin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sonnen as Sin tries to tie him up.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sonnen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
Sin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sin had his way with Dao Sonnen in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Sin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sin with a hook.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. Sin knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow Sin down.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Sin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sin jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Sonnen
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sonnen with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Sin.#T1#
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sin tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sin looks to land a body kick but Sonnen moved away.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Sin slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sin clobbers Sonnen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sonnen defending well as Sin loads up on a big left hand.
Sin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen slips a jab and a cross from Sin.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sin defends it nicely.#T2#
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Sin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Sonnen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Sin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sonnen has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin scores with a jab to the head.
Sonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sin off the cage and back into range.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Sin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonnen momentarily.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Sin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sin scores with a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sin.
Sin with a hook.#T3#
Sin connects with a nice looking jab.
Sin misses with a body kick.
Sonnen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sin counters with a low kick, right behind Sonnen 's knee.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Sin moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Sin.
Sonnen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sonnen throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sonnen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sin throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Sin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Sonnen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Lee Sin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sin stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonnen. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sonnen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sin.
Sin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sin blocks a leg kick.
Sin lands a slapping body shot.
Sin scores with a spinning back kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Lee Sin retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: GAMMA#756 SissyPants v Curry
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Laine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Sonnen shoots in but Laine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left lands for Sonnen.
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Sonnen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sonnen tries to avoid it.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a low kick.
Sonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Laine misses with a body punch
and Sonnen counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check. #TD2#
Sonnen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laine!
Laine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sonnen's best efforts.
Sonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laine wants to improve his position but Sonnen is controlling well.
Sonnen uses his free foot to push down on Laine's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laine.
Laine is looking to improve his position but Sonnen isn't that keen on the idea.
Sonnen controlling his opponent. #T2#
Laine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laine is in trouble now - Sonnen has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Sonnen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Laine is surviving well by controlling Sonnen's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen tries to control but Laine wriggling away.
Laine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sonnen trying to control from Laine's half guard. Laine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Laine trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sonnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sonnen advances to half guard.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Laine is a slippery customer.
Sonnen works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for a guillotine from mount but Laine is having none of it.
Laine tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Sonnen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laine is on top in guard. #T4#
Laine postures up in Sonnen's guard and throws a big left but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonnen trying to control the position.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen has his hands on Laine's head, controlling the position.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Sonnen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sonnen catches Laine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.
Laine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sonnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Laine.#TD#
Laine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sonnen controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself.
Laine lands a couple of digs.
Sonnen is trying to keep Laine in close.
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dao Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laine distracts Sonnen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Sonnen has wrist control.#T2#
Sonnen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sonnen looking to control.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laine manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sonnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sonnen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Laine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Laine landing with the ground and pound.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sonnen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laine is now in half guard.
Laine prevents Sonnen from improving his position.
Sonnen trying to control here.
Laine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sonnen gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a single leg into guard. Laine didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Sonnen drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sonnen seems to have locked his on tight now - Laine screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sonnen, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dao Sonnen!
As Dao Sonnen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I came down to this division to have some fun. It's the hardest division in the toughest org! I'm comin' for you (pay)Cheque!! Mentor said you can go to 205lb for an instant title fight, but I said no. I'm taking the 170lb. Our camp's had a vendetta with Laine. Compliments of Lao Shin and Shaman bud'.

Event: GAMMA#751 Imbula v Wrexham
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Guns moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Guns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Nice shot lands for Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guns is out of range.
Guns avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sonnen's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Guns throws a head kick but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen scores with a shot to the body.
Guns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonnen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range. #T1#
Guns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guns moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guns.
Sonnen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Guns misses with a straight left.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guns under the eye.
Guns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guns tries to clinch there but Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen is looking to land body kicks.
Sonnen thows a leg kick but Guns checks it
enabling Guns to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen throws a front kick aimed at Guns's knee but Guns avoids it well.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guns.
Guns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Guns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guns loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Guns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Guns misses the target.
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
Guns misses with a body shot.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Guns.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Guns moved out of range.
Guns throws a combination that misses
and Sonnen counters with a straight right hand.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns avoids the body shot from Sonnen. #CL2#
Guns clinches up against the cage.
Sonnen slows down the pace here. #T3#
Guns is trying to maintain a safe position but Sonnen gets an underhook and turns Guns into the cage.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
A short right from Sonnen. #BC2#
Guns breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Some wild striking there from Guns.
Guns looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Guns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Guns moves out of range easily.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guns lands a jab to the nose.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guns.
A jab lands there for Sonnen.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Guns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guns manages to avoid it.
Sonnen is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Guns.
A countering left hand to the body from Guns misses.
Guns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Dao Sonnen's cut is getting worse.
Sonnen lands a jab to Guns's midsection.
A jab from Sonnen finds it's way through Guns's defenses.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Guns misses.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Guns tries to move into range but Sonnen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Guns's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Guns misses with a low kick.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Sonnen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sonnen takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Guns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guns throws a head kick but Sonnen moves out of range.
Guns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sonnen.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sonnen.
Sonnen wants to stand but Guns is controlling his arm.
Sonnen advances to mount.
Guns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sonnen looking to take Guns's back but Guns rolls and after a scramble, Guns ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Guns to escape a tricky position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Sonnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Guns pushes his legs off easily.
Guns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guns stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guns can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Sonnen has his foot on Guns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guns works his way back into a safe position though.
Guns pushes down on Sonnen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Guns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen wants to control but Guns is keeping busy. #T2#
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.
Sonnen is trying to get back to full guard.
Guns wants to take a breather but Sonnen is having none of it.
Guns works his way into full mount!
Sonnen gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Guns seems content to control.#SUB2#
Guns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sonnen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sonnen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guns is working away from the top position though.
Guns trying to pass the guard but Sonnen defending well. #T3#
Sonnen is trying to control but can't.
Sonnen is staying active underneath Guns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guns prevents Sonnen from improving his position.
Guns tries to pass to full mount but Sonnen defends it.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Guns is controlling well.
Sonnen trying to control but Guns postures up. #SUB2#
Sonnen is defending against the submission attempts here by Guns.
Sonnen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sonnen.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guns trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen being controlled here, momentarily.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Guns postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Guns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Guns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
A quick step to the side and Sonnen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guns misses with a left hand
and Sonnen counters with a low kick, right behind Guns 's knee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Guns misses.
Guns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Guns keeps the fight on the outside.
Sonnen misses the jab.
Guns misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a leg kick.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Guns throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guns.
Jab from Sonnen.
Guns connects with a high kick.
Sonnen misses with a body shot
and Guns counters with a good, hard body kick but Sonnen shrugs it off. #T1#
Guns misses with a head kick.
Sonnen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sonnen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Guns throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Guns.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the head.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses
and Guns counters with a solid body kick.
Guns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sonnen moves forwards but Guns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guns throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
It looked like Sonnen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guns.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Guns takes one to the chin there.
Guns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guns throws an off balance right hand
and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
Dao Sonnen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Guns moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guns has time to react.
Sonnen defending well as Guns loads up on a big left hand.
Guns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guns 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow Guns down.
Guns moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Guns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen dips to his left and cracks Guns with an uppercut!#T3#
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Guns.
Guns tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Guns, which made it look bad.
Sonnen moves out of range as Guns strikes.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Guns throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guns.
Guns is looking to land body kicks.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Guns misses with a straight right.
Guns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Guns.#T4#
Guns lands with a kick to the temple. Sonnen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Guns's head but Guns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sonnen takes the fight into the clinch.
Guns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guns has had enough of the clinch but Sonnen keeps him there for the moment.
Sonnen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guns is pushing Sonnen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Guns cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Big Guns just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Guns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guns misses with a looping left.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Guns misses.
Guns throws a front kick that sends Sonnen stumbling back into the cage.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guns misses with a hook.
Sonnen scores with a spinning back kick!
Guns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Guns throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen throwing a counter right hand but Guns manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Guns.
Nice defenses there by Guns.
Sonnen looks to land a body kick but Guns moved away.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Guns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Guns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Guns takes one on the button.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Guns ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Guns.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
and Guns counters with a stiff right hand.
Guns digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
Guns slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Guns feints a counter leg kick.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guns tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Guns looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Sonnen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sonnen throws out a leg kick but Guns moves out of range and Sonnen only half commits.
Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the body
and Guns counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Guns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Sonnen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Guns defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Guns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guns moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Guns's head but Guns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Guns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Guns moves out of range easily.
Guns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guns unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Guns against the cage. #T3#
Sonnen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guns blocks a body shot from Sonnen. #BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch.
Guns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sonnen blocks the body kick.
Guns lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Guns tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Jeez, Dao Sonnen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice cross by Sonnen.
Guns misses with a straight left.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch but Guns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
A big right from Guns misses.
Guns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Guns saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Guns misses.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body. Guns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guns's head backwards.
Guns checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen catches Guns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Guns jabs Sonnen right on the nose. Sonnen blinks but takes it well.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dao Sonnen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Guns!
Big Guns is the new middleweight champion!
Big Guns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#749 Heimendahl v Kruger
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Sonnen jabs Maraçon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maraçon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Maraçon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maraçon sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maraçon tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maraçon is trying to stand up here but Sonnen is controlling him well.
Maraçon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon is trying to get back to full guard.
Sonnen stalling. #T1##SUB#
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Maraçon is defending well. #SUB#
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sonnen trying to mount his opponent but Maraçon defends it.
Maraçon is looking to improve his position.
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Maraçon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Maraçon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maraçon tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Maraçon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maraçon controlling the position for now.
Maraçon is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Maraçon is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Sonnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maraçon keeps working.
Maraçon is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##ES2#
Maraçon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maraçon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maraçon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sonnen lands with a right hand.
Maraçon tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen tried to counter with a leg kick but Maraçon avoided it.#CL#
Sonnen pushes Maraçon up against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen lands a body punch.
Maraçon prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Maraçon fails to land.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maraçon lands with a right to the head.
Sonnen has Maraçon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maraçon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Maraçon.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4##TD#
Sonnen pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Sonnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maraçon defends it easily.
Maraçon passes Sonnen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sonnen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maraçon is working away from the top position though.
Maraçon stalling.
Sonnen is pressing down on Maraçon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maraçon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
Maraçon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maraçon! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
Sonnen needs to keep his hands up - Maraçon had a free shot at his head there.
Sonnen swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.#T1#
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonnen as he connects with a hook.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Maraçon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maraçon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sonnen. Sonnen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sonnen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maraçon. Maraçon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maraçon misses with a body shot.
Maraçon looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Maraçon moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut.
Maraçon lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maraçon doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Maraçon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maraçon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
and Maraçon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maraçon avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Maraçon misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen lands a lovely overhand right.
Maraçon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Maraçon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sonnen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maraçon scores with a nice body kick.
Maraçon blocks the body kick.
Sonnen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Maraçon throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Maraçon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maraçon is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD#
Sonnen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Maraçon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maraçon holding on.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maraçon keeps working.
Dao Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maraçon is trying to control Sonnen's posture but Sonnen avoids it.
Maraçon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sonnen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Maraçon is trying to get back to full guard.
Maraçon is doing well to control the position and prevent Sonnen from advancing to side control.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maraçon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maraçon is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen is taking a breather. Maraçon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maraçon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maraçon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maraçon keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Maraçon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maraçon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maraçon is looking to score with low kicks.
Maraçon connects with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maraçon. Sonnen shrugs it off though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sonnen, as that shot connected.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Maraçon, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maraçon to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Maraçon's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
Maraçon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Maraçon pulls Sonnen in close to his closed guard and prevents Sonnen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Maraçon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maraçon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen advances to half guard.
Maraçon is looking to control Sonnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maraçon avoid being mounted?
Sonnen is trying to control. Maraçon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maraçon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maraçon sees it coming and defends easily.
Maraçon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sonnen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sonnen's back!
Maraçon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sonnen's body.
Sonnen turns into Maraçon and is now in his guard.
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Maraçon wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Maraçon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sonnen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Maraçon misses with a leg kick.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Maraçon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen lands an overhand right.
Maraçon misses with a low kick as Sonnen jumps back.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maraçon avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maraçon! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.#T4#
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maraçon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Maraçon counters with a solid body kick.
Maraçon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonnen checks it well.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Maraçon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen slips under a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maraçon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maraçon delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maraçon.
Sonnen defending well as Maraçon loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Sonnen lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sonnen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sonnen trying to control but Maraçon is having none of it.
Maraçon gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen content to control rather than advance.
Sonnen trying to control from Maraçon's half guard. Maraçon has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Maraçon keeps moving.
Sonnen is really struggling to control Maraçon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maraçon is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Maraçon keeps moving.
Maraçon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
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.
Maraçon keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
Sonnen pushes down on Maraçon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maraçon is controlling Sonnen's trapped leg to prevent Sonnen from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Sonnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maraçon is just riding it out for now. Sonnen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sonnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maraçon is just riding it out for now. Sonnen eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Maraçon tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg.
Sonnen wants to control but Maraçon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sonnen seems to be working for a kimura but Maraçon defends the submission attempt.
Maraçon manages to get to full guard.
Maraçon wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maraçon controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Maraçon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Maraçon tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Maraçon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sonnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maraçon on the side of the head.
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maraçon takes a step back to recover.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maraçon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maraçon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonnen scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Maraçon misses #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen had his way with Pablo Maraçon in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A low kick from Maraçon misses
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Sonnen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range and Sonnen settles back down. #TD#
Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maraçon sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Maraçon is defending against the submission attempts here by Sonnen.
Maraçon tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount. #T1#
Maraçon tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Maraçon keeping control of the position.
Maraçon is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but Maraçon defending well. #SUB#
Sonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Maraçon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maraçon wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
Maraçon is not content to let Sonnen control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sonnen stalling.
Sonnen trying to control from Maraçon's half guard. Maraçon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Maraçon is retaining full guard.
Maraçon is trying to keep Sonnen in close.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Maraçon is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Maraçon throws a leg kick which misses Sonnen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sonnen tries to avoid it.
Pablo Maraçon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maraçon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen shoots in but Maraçon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maraçon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Maraçon throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maraçon blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Maraçon throws a push kick but Sonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Maraçon lands with an overhand left.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maraçon's calf.
Maraçon lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.#T4#
Sonnen cracks Maraçon with a good jab.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Maraçon misses the jab.
Maraçon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the body
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Maraçon throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Maraçon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maraçon throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maraçon throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dao Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
Dao Sonnen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#746 Thorbjorn v Bubba 2
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Maraçon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maraçon won't be happy with that. #ES#
Maraçon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Maraçon moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
Sonnen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen needs to keep his hands up - Maraçon had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maraçon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maraçon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maraçon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Maraçon avoids it.
Maraçon is looking to counter punch.
Maraçon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maraçon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sonnen has time to react.
Maraçon misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen.
Maraçon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maraçon tried to counter with a leg kick but Sonnen avoided it.
Sonnen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Maraçon moves his leg out of the way.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maraçon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Maraçon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen connects with a nice looking jab.
Maraçon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonnen motions for Maraçon to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Maraçon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maraçon moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Maraçon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Maraçon is just out of range.
Maraçon half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maraçon throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Maraçon throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen feints a counter leg kick.
Sonnen thuds his shin into the meat of Maraçon's side.#TD2#
Sonnen gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maraçon won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
Maraçon wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maraçon is staying active underneath Sonnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sonnen is working for a kimura but Maraçon is defending it quite comfortably.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maraçon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sonnen jumps into side control!#T3#
Sonnen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sonnen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maraçon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sonnen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maraçon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sonnen is trying to control. Maraçon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maraçon trying to control here. #T4#
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maraçon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maraçon has Sonnen pulled in close to control his posture.
Maraçon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Maraçon is retaining full guard.
Maraçon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sonnen trying to control but Maraçon is working from the bottom.
Maraçon looking for a sweep. Not yet Maraçon, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maraçon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonnen connects with a jab.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Sonnen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maraçon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Maraçon ducked under it nicely.
Maraçon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Maraçon counters with a quick kick to the body but Sonnen blocks it.
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!
Maraçon moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sonnen lands a two punch combo.
Maraçon throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maraçon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sonnen - the referee stops the clock and Maraçon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sonnen. Maraçon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Maraçon checks the leg kick.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Maraçon instigates a clinch.
Sonnen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sonnen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maraçon smiles and moves away.
Maraçon tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Maraçon counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon swinging wildly here.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maraçon throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Maraçon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Maraçon tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maraçon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maraçon.
Sonnen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut.
Maraçon throws a head kick but Sonnen moves out of range. #T3#
Maraçon throws a leg kick
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maraçon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen thuds his right hand into Maraçon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good work by Sonnen as he checks the leg kick.
Sonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
Maraçon throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Maraçon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maraçon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maraçon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
And Sonnen responds with a good body kick, but Maraçon manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Maraçon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maraçon takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maraçon wants it to stay on the feet.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maraçon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Nice defenses there by Maraçon.
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.
Sonnen works Maraçon's body with a nice hook.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Maraçon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maraçon throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maraçon has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maraçon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sonnen cracks Maraçon with a good jab.
Maraçon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maraçon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Sonnen stuns Maraçon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Maraçon has managed to clinch.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Maraçon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
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!
Maraçon is trying to maintain a safe position but Sonnen gets an underhook and turns Maraçon into the cage.#T1#
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sonnen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Maraçon avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Maraçon lands an uppercut.
Maraçon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen has Maraçon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maraçon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
Maraçon tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Maraçon back against the cage.
Maraçon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maraçon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen works on Maraçon's body with a couple of short punches.
Maraçon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head. #T2#
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maraçon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maraçon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Maraçon misses with the head strike.
Sonnen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maraçon after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Sonnen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Maraçon wriggles free and stands up.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Maraçon misses.
Nice straight punches there by Maraçon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maraçon.
Maraçon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Maraçon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maraçon throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Maraçon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Maraçon's ribs.
Maraçon tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maraçon defends it well.
Sonnen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maraçon wants to slow Sonnen down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonnen.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maraçon slips a jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands with a nice body kick.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maraçon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maraçon. #T4#
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maraçon scores with the left hand. Sonnen knows he should have avoided that one.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with Maraçon, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes Maraçon against the cage but Maraçon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Maraçon misses the target.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick.
Maraçon throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonnen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Maraçon. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Sonnen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen moves out of range as Maraçon throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dao Sonnen just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maraçon lands with a nice body punch.
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Maraçon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Sonnen moved away.
Sonnen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maraçon walks into a jab.
Maraçon lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Maraçon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maraçon down.
Maraçon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maraçon tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Maraçon.#T1#
Maraçon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon throws a wild body kick that Sonnen sees coming a mile off.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maraçon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maraçon is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.
Maraçon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Maraçon.
Sonnen keeps Maraçon at a distance using the push kick.
Maraçon takes one to the chin there.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen misses with a low kick as Maraçon jumps back.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Maraçon off balance momentarily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Maraçon connects with a nice looking jab.
Maraçon keeps Sonnen at a distance using the push kick.
Maraçon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Maraçon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maraçon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sonnen. That one must have hurt.
Maraçon throws a push kick but Sonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen is looking to slow Maraçon down with leg kicks.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body. Maraçon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Sonnen coming out on top.
Maraçon moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Maraçon.
Sonnen slips a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonnen momentarily.
Maraçon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Maraçon swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen punishes Maraçon's body with a nice straight punch.
Maraçon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Nice defenses there by Maraçon.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
Sonnen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maraçon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick from Sonnen misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Maraçon shrugs it off though.
Maraçon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Maraçon scores with a jab.#T4#
Maraçon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Maraçon coming out on top.
Maraçon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maraçon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sonnen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maraçon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonnen thinking.
Maraçon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonnen counters with a thumping low kick.
Maraçon misses with a low kick as Sonnen jumps back.
Maraçon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Maraçon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a really nice looking cross but Sonnen seems unphased.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon had his way with Dao Sonnen in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Maraçon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Maraçon.
A bone on bone clash there as Maraçon blocks the leg kick.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maraçon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maraçon closes the distance but Sonnen moves to the side
and Sonnen counters with a nice leg kick.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maraçon moves away.
Maraçon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maraçon's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maraçon tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maraçon connects with an inside leg kick.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Maraçon throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Maraçon scores with a nice right hand.
Sonnen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maraçon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Maraçon ducked under it nicely.
Maraçon takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Maraçon seems unphased.
A jab from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sonnen defending well as Maraçon loads up on a big left hand.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen counters with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Sonnen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maraçon. That one must have hurt.
Maraçon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maraçon thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Sonnen. That snapped Maraçon's head back.
Pablo Maraçon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maraçon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonnen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Maraçon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maraçon on the side of the head.
Maraçon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maraçon misses with a straight left.
Maraçon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Maraçon.
Maraçon looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Maraçon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maraçon slips a straight right by Sonnen.#T3#
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Sonnen moves out of range as Maraçon throws a body kick.
Maraçon throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
Sonnen cracks Maraçon with a good jab.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Maraçon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maraçon misses with a straight right.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Maraçon moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Maraçon scores with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Maraçon blocks the leg kick.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maraçon misses with a few strikes there.
Maraçon throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Sonnen goes for a takedown attempt but Maraçon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maraçon tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Maraçon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maraçon throws a leg kick that misses.
Maraçon misses with a hook.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dao Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Dao Sonnen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#740 Fazier v DeNeville
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Sonnen misses with a straight left. #CL#
Sonnen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sonnen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Robbins is looking to get back to his feet here but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Robbins's back.
Sonnen tries to get the hooks in deep but Robbins pushed the leg off.
Robbins trying to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in full control for now.
Sonnen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbins wants to get back to his feet.
Sonnen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Robbins wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Robbins won't enjoy being in this position. Sonnen looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Robbins is tapping - it's over boys! Sonnen picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dao Sonnen!
A victorious Dao Sonnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#735 Sonnen v Maracon
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Sonnen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maraçon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maraçon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maraçon tries to avoid it but Sonnen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maraçon to the ground. Maraçon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Maraçon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maraçon is looking to score with low kicks.
Maraçon misses with a left hand
and Sonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sonnen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maraçon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonnen scrambles back to his feet.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maraçon moves away.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Maraçon saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Maraçon there.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon feints and then cracks Sonnen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonnen down. #CL2#
Maraçon has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Maraçon tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maraçon stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maraçon. #BC2#
Maraçon breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Maraçon avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Maraçon misses. #T1#
Maraçon throws a solid leg kick but Sonnen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maraçon.#CL#
Sonnen rushes Maraçon and presses him up against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Maraçon breaks the clinch.
Maraçon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sonnen showed some decent athleticism there.
Sonnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maraçon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maraçon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sonnen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sonnen's back!
Maraçon biding his time, controlling Sonnen. #T2#
Sonnen is really stuck here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sonnen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maraçon's guard. Nice work there by Sonnen.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura but Maraçon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sonnen to get the leverage.
Maraçon wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Maraçon trying to control but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen is pressing down on Maraçon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maraçon is holding on for now.
Sonnen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maraçon!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maraçon is squirming around, avoiding Sonnen's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Sonnen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maraçon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maraçon shrugs it off.
Maraçon is trying to escape the mount.
Maraçon is still trying to improve position.
Maraçon regains half guard.#T4#
Maraçon is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maraçon is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Maraçon trying to control but Sonnen postures up.
Maraçon is staying active underneath Sonnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maraçon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Sonnen seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Maraçon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maraçon tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maraçon throws out the jab.
Maraçon swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Maraçon moves out of range of the strikes.
Maraçon throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Maraçon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maraçon moves out of range of the body kick.
Maraçon swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maraçon checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon 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.
Maraçon throws a low kick but Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Maraçon saw that one coming.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maraçon swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1##TD#
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Maraçon's guard.#ES2#
Maraçon has his feet on Sonnen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Maraçon lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Maraçon's head but Maraçon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Maraçon's head but Maraçon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Maraçon.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maraçon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Maraçon moves his leg out of the way.
Maraçon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maraçon works Sonnen's body with a nice hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maraçon thumps Sonnen with a low kick.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Maraçon lands with a cross.
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen 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.
Maraçon throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maraçon!
Maraçon struggling a bit here.
Dao Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maraçon prevents Sonnen from improving position. #T3#
Maraçon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maraçon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sonnen's best efforts.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Maraçon is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is thwarting Maraçon's attempts to control the position.
Sonnen is pressing down on Maraçon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maraçon is holding on for now.
Sonnen wants to control but Maraçon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura here.
Maraçon is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sonnen is taking a breather. Maraçon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maraçon won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
Maraçon wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen wants to control but Maraçon is keeping him busy.
Maraçon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maraçon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maraçon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Maraçon postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Maraçon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sonnen scores with a nice strike.
Maraçon throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Maraçon blocks a jab.
Maraçon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sonnen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maraçon throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Sonnen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
Sonnen pushes Maraçon away with a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Maraçon there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon blocks a leg kick.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maraçon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon misses with a looping left.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Maraçon throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Sonnen swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maraçon but Maraçon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maraçon throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maraçon keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Maraçon keeps moving.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Maraçon is retaining full guard.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maraçon is keeping the position for now.
Maraçon keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen trying to control but Maraçon is working from the bottom.
Maraçon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sonnen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maraçon's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon trying to control the position. #T3#
Maraçon keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Maraçon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sonnen's guard. #REVB#
Maraçon looking to pass the guard.
Maraçon passes into half guard.
Sonnen is pressing down on Maraçon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sonnen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Maraçon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maraçon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maraçon preventing the sweep.
Maraçon postures up. #SUB#
Sonnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maraçon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sonnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maraçon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sonnen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maraçon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maraçon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maraçon content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pablo Maraçon just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Jab by Maraçon.
Maraçon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maraçon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. Sonnen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Maraçon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maraçon loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Maraçon saw that one coming.
Maraçon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maraçon tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maraçon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maraçon blocks a leg kick.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Maraçon's front leg. #T1#
Maraçon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sonnen blocks a low kick nicely.
Maraçon works Sonnen's body with a nice hook.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sonnen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maraçon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
and Maraçon counters with a leg kick.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maraçon.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maraçon lands a jab.
Donk. Maraçon catches Sonnen right on the button with a cross.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Maraçon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maraçon moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Maraçon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Maraçon counters with a straight right hand.
Maraçon misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maraçon defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maraçon! But no joy.
Maraçon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sonnen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick from Maraçon.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Maraçon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maraçon's guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Maraçon keeps moving.
Maraçon wants to sweep but no luck.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Maraçon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maraçon looking for a sweep. Not yet Maraçon, not yet.
Maraçon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sonnen's guard. #REVB#
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Maraçon postures up.
Maraçon is pushing down on Sonnen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sonnen is fighting to maintain full guard but Maraçon has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Maraçon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maraçon is controlling the pace.
Maraçon passes into side control, despite Sonnen's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maraçon controls the position.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sonnen connects with the punch.
Maraçon thumps Sonnen with a low kick.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maraçon under the eye.
Maraçon misses with a looping left.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen moves out of range as Maraçon strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick from Maraçon.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sonnen's head.
A jab from Sonnen misses. #T1#
Maraçon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Sonnen misses.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Maraçon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sonnen if he has to take too many more of those.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Maraçon.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maraçon.#T2#
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maraçon can pounce on him.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Maraçon's front leg.
Sonnen misses with a body shot
and Maraçon counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Maraçon jabs Sonnen right on the nose. Sonnen blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
The crowd cheers as Maraçon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonnen doesn't seem phased though.
Maraçon lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Maraçon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonnen.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maraçon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Crunch! Maraçon slams his shin into Sonnen's torso.#T3#
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Maraçon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maraçon scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Maraçon slips the punch.
Maraçon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maraçon thuds his shin into the meat of Sonnen's side.
Sonnen misses with the body kick
and Maraçon counters with an inside leg kick.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
Sonnen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maraçon lands the left hand.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sonnen will feel that in the morning.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maraçon checks it well.
Maraçon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maraçon digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Maraçon's front leg but catches the back leg as Maraçon tries to avoid it.
Maraçon staying out of range there.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maraçon moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Maraçon scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maraçon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maraçon, as that shot connected.
Maraçon lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Sonnen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maraçon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
Pablo Maraçon is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Pablo Maraçon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#728 Sonnen v Grigorian
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grigorian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grigorian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Grigorian misses with a jab to the body
and Sonnen counters with a thumping low kick.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Grigorian lands a jab to Sonnen's midsection.
Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grigorian swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonnen's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Grigorian's front leg. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Sonnen into the cage.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body kick.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Sonnen off balance momentarily.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian takes one on the button.
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but Grigorian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Sonnen scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen lands a slapping body shot.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Grigorian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonnen in his tracks.
Grigorian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sonnen counters with a left to the body.
Grigorian catches Sonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grigorian tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Grigorian cracks Sonnen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grigorian misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grigorian keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass. #T3#
Grigorian is controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grigorian is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is stalling in the full guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Grigorian is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grigorian throws a wild body kick that Sonnen sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into Grigorian's guard.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grigorian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sonnen controls the pace.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigorian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Sonnen gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Grigorian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grigorian tries to kick Sonnen off but Sonnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grigorian won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Grigorian is defending against the submission attempts here by Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen thows a huge punch but Grigorian dodges it nicely.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Sonnen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Grigorian is defending well.
Grigorian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grigorian to regain full guard.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Grigorian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Grigorian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigorian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Grigorian wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sonnen scores with a nice strike.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Grigorian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonnen. #T3#
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grigorian is able to avoid easily.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Grigorian circles away and keeps his distance.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grigorian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sonnen connects with a single shot there.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grigorian just manages to avoid it.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Grigorian misses.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grigorian dodges the punch combination from Sonnen.
Grigorian blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
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.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian thuds a left hand into Sonnen's body.
Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Grigorian tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grigorian scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen blocks a leg kick.
Grigorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sonnen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grigorian really felt that one!
Grigorian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Grigorian.
Razmig Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Grigorian slaps the foot to one side.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Grigorian moves out of range easily.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian throws out a leg kick but Sonnen moves out of range and Grigorian only half commits.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian misses with a body kick. #T2#
Sonnen throws a shot to the body.
Grigorian throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Grigorian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Grigorian!#REVB#
Grigorian wanted to stand there but Sonnen had control of the position. #SUB#
Sonnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grigorian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grigorian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sonnen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sonnen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Grigorian stands up from Sonnen's guard - Grigorian perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grigorian.#T3#
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Grigorian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grigorian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Grigorian lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen 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.
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen. #T4#
Sonnen slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Grigorian.#TD#
Sonnen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grigorian's guard.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Grigorian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grigorian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grigorian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sonnen is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Razmig Grigorian just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown into Grigorian's guard.
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dao Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Grigorian is retaining full guard.
Sonnen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian looking to control.
Grigorian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Sonnen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grigorian walks into a stiff left hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Grigorian's leg but Grigorian calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Grigorian misses with a hook.
Grigorian lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonnen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Grigorian counters with a body kick.
Sonnen moves out of range as Grigorian strikes.
Sonnen throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grigorian.
A punch lands to the side of Grigorian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen blocks a low kick nicely.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen scores with a nice body kick.
Grigorian throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen defending well as Grigorian loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt - Grigorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Grigorian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen throws a shot to the body.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Grigorian misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Sonnen lands.
Grigorian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grigorian scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Grigorian blocks the low kick.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnen checks the leg kick.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian. #T4#
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigorian defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Grigorian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sonnen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grigorian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grigorian.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grigorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
A lazy left from Grigorian finds it's target.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Grigorian blocks the body kick.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Grigorian works the jab nicely.
Grigorian scores with a nice strike.
Grigorian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Grigorian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grigorian defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand. #T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sonnen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sonnen throwing shots but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Sonnen stops Grigorian from getting back to his feet.
Grigorian wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen stops Grigorian from getting back to his feet.
Grigorian tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sonnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
Razmig Grigorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grigorian defending well though.
Sonnen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sonnen punching from mount but Grigorian doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sonnen controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Sonnen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grigorian has worked his arm free - good work by Grigorian!
You can see the frustration on Grigorian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Sonnen controls the position.
Grigorian is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Grigorian parries the strikes from Sonnen easily there. Sonnen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grigorian to escape.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Sonnen scores with punches from side control.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Sonnen throwing shots but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Dao Sonnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sonnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman slips a jab from Sonnen.
We've been told by Goodman's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman stuns Sonnen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sonnen throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1##CL2#
Sonnen takes the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goodman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sonnen tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Sonnen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sonnen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen stalling away here and it's allowed Goodman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonnen controlling from the top position. #T2#
Sonnen trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Sonnen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sonnen trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Goodman blocks nicely. #T3#
Goodman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sonnen is trying to control but can't.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goodman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
Goodman not doing much here.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sonnen tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Goodman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sonnen tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman is thwarting Sonnen's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Goodman.
And Sonnen tries to counter it with a takedown but Goodman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnen's head backwards.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonnen. Sonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnen should have avoided that one.
Goodman throws a low kick but Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen takes one on the button.#T1#
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Goodman throws a push kick but Sonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen connects with a looping right hand.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sonnen blocks a low kick nicely.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonnen.#T2#
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen cracks Goodman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a takedown into side control.
Sonnen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sonnen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Sonnen swings around for an armbar but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Goodman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Sonnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Goodman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodman has managed to get both his arms back between Sonnen's legs - danger averted.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sonnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sonnen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodman moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goodman at a distance.
Goodman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Sonnen moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Sonnen's leg but Sonnen calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonnen as he connects with a hook.
Sonnen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
Goodman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Sonnen tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen. #T1#
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Goodman.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Sonnen moved away.
Sonnen blocks a leg kick.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Sonnen down. #T3#
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Goodman, which made it look bad.
Sonnen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonnen misses with a jab to the body
and Goodman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Goodman.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.
Goodman misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Goodman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonnen is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Goodman wants to clinch but Sonnen slips to the side
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
Goodman lands a front kick.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman is looking to score with low kicks.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Sonnen lunges at Goodman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goodman's hand.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sonnen counters with a good low kick that Goodman was not able to check.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Goodman.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goodman's head.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Goodman shrugs it off though.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Sonnen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonnen feints a counter leg kick.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goodman's waist but Goodman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sonnen.#T3#
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodman trying to control the position here.
Sonnen postures up in Goodman's guard and throws a big left but Goodman blocks it.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Sonnen throws a strike but Goodman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sonnen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goodman has picked Sonnen up and slammed him! Sonnen can't keep hold of the triangle and Goodman manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from Sonnen but he's now mounted!
Goodman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman tries to control but Sonnen wriggling away.
Sonnen is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman had his way with Dao Sonnen in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodman jabs Sonnen right on the nose. Sonnen blinks but takes it well.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Sonnen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodman catches Sonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!#T1#
Goodman digs a good body shot into Sonnen's ribs.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Goodman.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodman under the eye.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen tries to move into range but Goodman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Sonnen cracks Goodman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sonnen there.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
Goodman swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sonnen's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Sonnen closes the distance and pushes Goodman back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Sonnen cracks Goodman with a nice body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Sonnen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goodman tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Sonnen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Sonnen.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Sonnen 's knee.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Sonnen tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away. #TD2#
Sonnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goodman's half 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!
Goodman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sonnen.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen pushing down on Goodman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Dao Sonnen gave a big smile as he said 'First I wanna say thanks to Carlos for his game plan throughout the training in preparation to the fight. He said he's been allowing his fighters to develop unorthodox styles and pretty much fight freely, but now it's time for our camp to step up & hone these skills in. This win was important to us!'.

Event: GAMMA#722 Defoe v Okah 3
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cole with a poor takedown
and Sonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Sonnen swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body kick.
Sonnen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a left to the body.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sonnen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Cole tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Sonnen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cole in his tracks.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Cole moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen scores with a nice head shot.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
Cole lands a really nice looking cross but Sonnen seems unphased.
Jab by Cole.
Sonnen cracks Cole with a good jab.#T2##TD#
Sonnen gets caught napping as Cole dives in and scores a takedown. Sonnen manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sonnen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Sonnen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Sonnen trying to control here.
Sonnen tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole lands with a punch from half guard.
Cole is thwarting Sonnen's attempts to control the position.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is defending well.
Sonnen has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sonnen trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole working Sonnen over with strikes.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonnen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Sonnen's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cole is nestled in close to Sonnen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sonnen tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Sonnen is pressing down on Cole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sonnen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole cracks Sonnen with a solid left hand.
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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cole moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Cole is predictable there
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand. #TD#
Cole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sonnen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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 tries to improve position but can't.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Cole connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sonnen some visible discomfort.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sonnen is not content to let Cole control the position.
Sonnen is trying to control Cole's posture but Cole avoids it.
Sonnen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sonnen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sonnen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cole trying to control the position here.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole looking to control.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cole trying to control the position here.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Cole controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sonnen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
Sonnen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sonnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonnen's waist but Sonnen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cole off to one side.
Jab from Cole.
Sonnen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cole.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Cole drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen lands a jab to Cole's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Cole cracks Sonnen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cole throws a sloppy body shot
and Sonnen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cole misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Cole is looking to wear down Sonnen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Cole.
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cole slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Cole shoots in looking for a takedown but Sonnen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Cole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonnen but Sonnen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonnen looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.
Cole staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
Cole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Sonnen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Cole is defending well. #T4#
Cole is looking to control Sonnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Cole controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cole wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
During a confident post fight interview, Dao Sonnen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#720 Gower v Partio
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Asai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asai enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Asai is retaining full guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asai controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Asai is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen pushing down on Asai 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Sonnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Asai is a slippery customer.
Asai tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but Asai defending well.
Asai trying to control here.
Asai is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Asai is defending well.
Sonnen slows the pace down in half guard.
Asai tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Asai is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sonnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Asai 's head.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asai is trying to defend but Sonnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Asai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sonnen is on him like a limpet, forcing Asai back against the cage.#BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asai but Asai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Asai shrugs it off though.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Sonnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sonnen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Asai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonnen, pushing him back against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sonnen works on Asai 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen works on Asai 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asai is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Asai prevents a body shot from Sonnen. #BC2#
Sonnen manages to break the clinch.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Asai takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Sonnen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Asai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asai . #T1#
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen scores with a nice body kick.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Sonnen catches Asai right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Sonnen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Asai wants to sweep but no luck.
Asai being controlled here, momentarily.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sonnen passes Asai 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sonnen wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy.
Sonnen stalling.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Sonnen is trying to control. Asai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Sonnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen tries to bum rush Asai with a series of wild strikes but Asai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Sonnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asai defends well and Sonnen ends up having to push Asai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asai doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Asai .
Nice uppercut there from Asai .#CL#
Asai moves into range and clinches up with Sonnen.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land. #BC#
Asai breaks from the clinch.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai lands the left hand.
Asai tries to move into range but Sonnen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Sonnen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Asai 's ribs.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen jabs at Asai 's body.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Asai slips a straight right by Sonnen.
As Sonnen looks to move away, Asai throws a big counter combo but Sonnen just gets out of the way.
Sonnen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asai punishes Sonnen's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Asai has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Asai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Asai avoids it.
It looked like Asai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Asai .
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Asai wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Asai connects with the punch.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Asai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonnen.
Sonnen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Asai .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asai s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sonnen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sonnen lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
Sonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Sonnen moves his leg out of the way.
Asai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen scores with a push kick.
Sonnen moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonnen off the cage and back into range.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice jab there from Sonnen.
Sonnen clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asai pushes Sonnen away with a front kick.
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen throws a counter combo.
Asai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sonnen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asai - the referee stops the clock and Sonnen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asai . Sonnen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Asai .
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Asai misses with a looping right.
And Sonnen tries to counter it with a takedown but Asai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Asai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Asai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Asai scores with the left hand. Sonnen knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai throws a right hand that misses
and Sonnen counters with an outside leg kick.
Sonnen moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai cracks Sonnen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sonnen thumps Asai with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asai s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshihiro Asai .
Well Sonnen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
A very excited looking Dao Sonnen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#716 Goodman v Jones
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Kelley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kelley ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Kelley moves out of range of the body kick.
Kelley looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kelley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kelley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kelley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kelley misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Good leg kick by Kelley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kelley throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Kelley throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Kelley needs to keep his hands up - Sonnen had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sonnen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelley throws a right hand that misses
and Sonnen counters with a good low kick that Kelley was not able to check.
Sonnen misses with a body punch
and Kelley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kelley throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelley misses with a low kick.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Kelley is having none of it.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut
and Kelley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
A head kick from Sonnen lands but Kelley takes it in his stride.
Kelley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Kelley misses with a body kick.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Kelley walks into a stiff left hand from Sonnen.
Kelley lands a high kick!
Sonnen moves out of range as Kelley strikes.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kelley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonnen. Sonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kelley throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kelley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kelley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range and Kelley settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelley.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kelley throws a sloppy head kick and Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Sonnen cracks Kelley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Kelley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy right hand. Kelley should have avoided that one.
Sonnen connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kelley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Sonnen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Sonnen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kelley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen feints a jab promting Kelley to slip. Sonnen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kelley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sonnen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kelley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kelley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelley throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Liam Kelley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kelley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelley throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelley leaves Sonnen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Kelley misses with a looping right.
Kelley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Kelley.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Kelley circles away easily
and Kelley counters with a nice body shot.
Kelley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonnen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sonnen - that will leave a mark!
Kelley swings widly with a right hand
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Kelley checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Kelley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kelley lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonnen off the cage and back into range.
Sonnen scores with a spinning back kick!
Sonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen throws out a leg kick but Kelley moves out of range and Sonnen only half commits.
Kelley misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kelley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kelley throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kelley throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kelley being controlled here, momentarily.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kelley is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kelley at a distance.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kelley misses with a hook to the body
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelley throws out a leg kick but Sonnen moves out of range and Kelley only half commits.
Sonnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kelley on the side of the head.
Kelley is looking to chop away at Sonnen's legs. #TD#
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Kelley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelley is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Sonnen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kelley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kelley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kelley! #REVB#
Sonnen is looking to reverse the position.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
Sonnen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kelley is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Kelley is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Kelley is staying active underneath Sonnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelley tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sonnen seems to be looking for submissions.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Kelley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sonnen slows the pace down in half guard.
Sonnen is just content to waste time from the top position. Kelley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sonnen stays in close to Kelley's body and controls the position.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Kelley keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kelley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sonnen shoots in for a double leg but Kelley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kelley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kelley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
A punch combination from Kelley misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sonnen.
Kelley moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sonnen is looking to slow Kelley down with leg kicks.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelley throws out the jab.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Kelley coming out on top.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Kelley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Kelley's leg. Kelley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick
and Kelley counters with a nice leg kick.
Kelley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Kelley throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Kelley is a slippery customer.
Sonnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Kelley is defending well.
Kelley wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen is thwarting Kelley's attempts to control the position.
Sonnen wants to pass to mount but Kelley is defending the position. #T2#
Kelley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sonnen prevents Kelley from improving his position.
Sonnen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sonnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sonnen controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sonnen blocks it well.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen throws a jab when Kelley was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sonnen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelley thinks about the counter body kick.
Sonnen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liam Kelley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sonnen tries to clinch but Kelley moves out of range.
Sonnen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kelley will feel that in the morning.
Sonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kelley doesn't seem bothered though.
Kelley throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kelley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kelley throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
A slow jab from Kelley misses its intended target.
Kelley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sonnen.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kelley's calf.
Kelley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonnen.
Kelley misses with a straight right.
Sonnen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kelley avoids it.
Kelley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sonnen.
Kelley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dao Sonnen.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Liam Kelley spoke after the fight, saying 'Ain't that a Bitch'.

Event: GAMMA#710 Bubba v Kruger
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Cole throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.#CL#
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sonnen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Sonnen is trying to stall.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Cole. #TD#
Cole has picked Sonnen up - he's going for a ride! Cole dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Cole is nestled in close to Sonnen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sonnen gets full guard.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sonnen pulls Cole in close to his closed guard and prevents Cole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Sonnen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Cole has Sonnen pulled in close to control his posture.
Sonnen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing Sonnen from standing up.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking to control. #T3#
Sonnen wanted to stand there but Cole had control of the position.
Cole controlling Sonnen's posture.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Sonnen has his foot on Cole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cole works his way back into a safe position though.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole is in close to Sonnen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Cole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Sonnen's hands, connecting with Sonnen's forehead.
Sonnen is not content to let Cole control the position.
Sonnen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cole is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole 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.
#R2#
Sonnen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Sonnen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Sonnen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sonnen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is pulling down on Sonnen's head to control his posture.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Sonnen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sonnen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Sonnen.#T3#
Cole tries for a takedown but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sonnen lands a slapping body shot.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Sonnen lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonnen misses with a body shot #CL#
and Cole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sonnen blocks an elbow strike from Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sonnen gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a left hand.
Sonnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sonnen is stalling here.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sonnen.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole keeps control of Sonnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
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!
#R3#
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole is looking to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch.
Cole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonnen's waist but Sonnen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cole off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Sonnen on that attempt. #CL#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sonnen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen lands a nice uppercut.
Cole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cole is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Sonnen's ribcage. Sonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sonnen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen is trying to push Cole away but Cole has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sonnen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Dao Sonnen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonnen avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sonnen is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sonnen trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Sonnen taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sonnen wants to control but Cole is keeping busy. #T2#
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sonnen is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sonnen avoid being mounted?
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sonnen defending well though.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Sonnen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Sonnen!#REVB##T4#
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole pulls Sonnen in close to prevent any damage.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen stays in close to Cole's body and controls the position.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Cole made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#704 Defoe v BK
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Guns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Guns counters with a left to the body.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Guns throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Sonnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guns's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Guns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guns.#SUB#
Guns 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.
Sonnen passes Guns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sonnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Guns works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Guns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guns is keeping the position for now.
Guns looking for a sweep. Not yet Guns, not yet. #SUB#
Guns looking for a guillotine here but Sonnen defends easily. #SUB#
Guns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Guns controlling Sonnen's posture. #T2#
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.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Guns keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Guns 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.#SUB#
Guns looking for a guillotine here but Sonnen defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Guns 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.
Sonnen wants to stand but Guns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guns.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Guns misses with a straight left.
Guns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen's coach down at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sonnen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sonnen misses with a hook.#T4#
Sonnen lands a nice hook to Guns's body. Guns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guns throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Guns.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Guns does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Guns gets caught napping as Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown. Guns manages to retain guard.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen slips nicely into half guard.
Sonnen wants to free his trapped foot but Guns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Guns cracks Sonnen with a good jab.
Guns 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.
Guns moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Guns throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Guns lands a lovely overhand right.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Sonnen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guns doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Guns clobbers Sonnen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Guns's ribs.#T1##TD2#
Sonnen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guns's guard.
Guns looking to control.
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen looking to control. #SUB2#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guns is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Sonnen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Guns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Guns controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Guns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sonnen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sonnen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sonnen won't allow Guns to sweep him here.
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sonnen has an active guard here but Guns has managed to pass into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Guns is working for a submission of some sort.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is defending well.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonnen gets full guard.#SUB2#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guns is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sonnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guns defends it easily.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guns's guard. #REVB#
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Guns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dao Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen passes Guns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonnen is stalling in the full guard.
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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 Big Guns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Guns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It looks like Guns has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Guns throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Guns looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Guns.
And Sonnen tries to counter it with a takedown but Guns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonnen defending well as Guns loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Guns misses with a looping left.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Guns's guard.#T1#
Sonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Guns is keeping the position.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guns is keeping the position for now.
Guns is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.
Guns misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Guns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guns.
Guns lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Guns.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guns drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Guns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sonnen if he has to take too many more of those.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Guns's legs.
Big Guns is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Guns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Guns connects with a body shot that sends Sonnen's belly button to the back.
Guns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guns tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonnen is looking to clinch.
Guns throwing a counter right hand but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Guns tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Guns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen just manages to avoid it.
Sonnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guns. Guns obviously looking to wear him down.
Sonnen walks into a left hand.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Guns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Guns misses the target.
Guns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.#T4#
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Guns misses with an uppercut.
Guns lands with a kick to the temple. Sonnen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen looks to land a body kick but Guns moved away.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Sonnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guns managing to control the position.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dao Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I had a lot of respect for Quin's ground game, but still didn't wanna play too defensively. It was only a matter of time. I just needed to cook the beans, work through the pins I could close down his options. It was a gamble my coaches were counting on my superior physicals. '.

Event: GAMMA#700 Goodman v Obama 3
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Quin cracks Sonnen with a good jab.
Quin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonnen cracks Quin with a good jab.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
Quin dives in and grabs Sonnen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes down on Quin's head and hops out.
Sonnen stuns Quin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quin cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonnen momentarily.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Quin.
Sonnen is trying to counter with his kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Quin slaps the foot to one side.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Quin counters with a takedown into side control.
Quin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonnen keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Quin 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 defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Quin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sonnen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quin is putting a hurting on Sonnen here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quin landing strikes.
Sonnen is trying to control Quin's posture but Quin avoids it.
Quin working the ground and pound but Sonnen is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quin tries to move to mount but Sonnen blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Quin 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 Quin but great work by Sonnen.
Quin is looking for a sweep.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quin is trying to control Sonnen's posture but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen controlling from side mount.
Quin is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Quin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sonnen seems content to control.
Sonnen prevents Quin from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quin trying to hold on to Sonnen's head to control him but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen works his way into full mount!
Quin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sonnen controlling from mount.
Quin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Sonnen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sonnen controls the action.
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 Matt Quin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Quin tries to counter with a takedown but Sonnen is quick to defend against it.
Quin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonnen is looking to slow Quin down with leg kicks.
We've been informed that Sonnen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Quin 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.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Quin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sonnen scores with a nice head shot.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonnen scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen throws a push kick but Quin slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.#T1#
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Quin's front leg but catches the back leg as Quin tries to avoid it.
Quin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
A jab from Quin misses.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quin throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Quin lands a nice shot that snaps Sonnen's head back.
Sonnen throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Quin lands a head shot.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Quin misses with a looping left.
Quin blocks a jab.#T2#
Quin connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quin goes for a double leg but Sonnen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sonnen continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Quin misses.
Sonnen throws a front kick aimed at Quin's knee but Quin avoids it well.
Quin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Quin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sonnen swivels and escapes.
Sonnen feints a counter leg kick.
Quin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonnen in his tracks.
Sonnen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Quin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quin wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sonnen looking to control.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully.
Quin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sonnen is trying to keep Quin in close.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Quin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quin has managed to get both his arms back between Sonnen's legs - danger averted.
Sonnen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quin trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Quin blocks a jab.
Quin throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Quin feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Quin attempts a counter takedown but Sonnen avoids it well and moves away.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Quin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Quin thuds a left hand into Sonnen's body.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Quin backing away here, and Sonnen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Quin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin scores with a punch to the head.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Quin checks it.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Quin avoids it.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Quin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quin scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quin lands a jab to the head.
Sonnen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Sonnen #TD#
and Quin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sonnen won't be happy with that.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep.
Sonnen is not content to let Quin control the position.
Quin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Quin taking a breather here.
Sonnen is not content to let Quin control the position. #T2#
Check out the look on Quin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sonnen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Quin off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Sonnen working for the choke.
Quin is really stuck here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sonnen working for the choke. #SUB2#
Quin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sonnen's arms.
Quin trying to control the hands but Sonnen won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Sonnen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Quin wants to escape the position.
Sonnen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Quin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sonnen controlling from mount.
Quin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matt Quin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen wants to pass to mount but Quin is defending the position.
Quin is looking to control Sonnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quin avoid being mounted?#T4#
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quin won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
Sonnen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Quin!
Quin stops Sonnen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Quin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quin is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dao Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Quin!
Matt Quin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#696 Goodman v Asai 2
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sigfridsson's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Sigfridsson - just one landing.
Sigfridsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen jabs Sigfridsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson backing away here, and Sonnen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
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!
Sigfridsson scores with a nice body kick.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Sigfridsson misses.
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick but Sonnen moved away.
Sigfridsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Sonnen there.#T1#
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Sigfridsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Sigfridsson is out of range.
Sigfridsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Sigfridsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Sonnen blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Sonnen there.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sigfridsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but Sigfridsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sigfridsson throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sigfridsson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sonnen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sonnen cracks Sigfridsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonnen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigfridsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Sonnen counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Sigfridsson lands with a nice body punch.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen scores with a hook.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Sigfridsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonnen tries to move into range but Sigfridsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sigfridsson checks the leg kick.
Sigfridsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sonnen slips a jab from Sigfridsson.
Sonnen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sigfridsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sonnen tries to move into range but Sigfridsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonnen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sonnen feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Sonnen feints and as Sigfridsson raises his hands in defense, Sonnen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Sonnen trying to control but Sigfridsson is working from the bottom. #ES#
Sigfridsson kicks Sonnen off and gets to his feet.
Sonnen stuns Sigfridsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sigfridsson moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. Sigfridsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen looks to land a body kick but Sigfridsson moved away.
Sonnen thuds his right hand into Sigfridsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sigfridsson feints and then cracks Sonnen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonnen down.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sigfridsson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Sigfridsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sonnen shoots in but Sigfridsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sigfridsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sigfridsson blocks the body kick.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range.
Sigfridsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sigfridsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sigfridsson wants to slow Sonnen down by chopping away at his legs.
Sigfridsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sigfridsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Sigfridsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sigfridsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sigfridsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sigfridsson tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Sigfridsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Sigfridsson tries to avoid it.
Sigfridsson tries to score with a low kick but Sonnen moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with a straight right.
Sigfridsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sigfridsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sigfridsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Sigfridsson ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sigfridsson.
An inside leg kick from Sigfridsson misses.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
No luck for Sonnen with that takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sigfridsson looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Sigfridsson slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen blocks a leg kick.
Sigfridsson jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen throws a solid leg kick but Sigfridsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonnen.
Sigfridsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sigfridsson misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sigfridsson with a body shot.
Sonnen throws a jab when Sigfridsson was well out of range.
Sonnen misses with a low kick. #T2#
Sonnen connects with the punch.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Sigfridsson sees coming a mile off.
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Sigfridsson's legs.
Some wild striking there from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sigfridsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sonnen, as that shot connected.
Sigfridsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sigfridsson lands with a cross.
Sigfridsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sigfridsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Sigfridsson avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sigfridsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Sigfridsson. Those never looked like landing.
Sigfridsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sonnen.
Sigfridsson blocks a leg kick.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigfridsson is just out of range.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Sigfridsson checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Sigfridsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sigfridsson digs a good body shot into Sonnen's ribs.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook.
Sigfridsson lands a leg kick that knocks Sonnen off balance momentarily.
Sonnen slips a jab and a cross from Sigfridsson.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen is looking to slow Sigfridsson down with leg kicks.
Sonnen tries to clinch
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonnen's knee momentarily.
Sigfridsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sigfridsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sigfridsson is looking to land body kicks.
Sigfridsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sigfridsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sonnen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sigfridsson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sigfridsson checks it well.
Sonnen jabs Sigfridsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sigfridsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Sigfridsson. That snapped Sonnen's head back.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sigfridsson works Sonnen's body with a nice hook.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sigfridsson misses with a looping right.
Sonnen keeps Sigfridsson at a distance using the push kick.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a solid body kick.
Sigfridsson takes one to the chin there.
Sonnen swings for the body but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Sonnen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Sigfridsson's head but Sigfridsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Sigfridsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sigfridsson misses with a body kick.
Sigfridsson scores with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sigfridsson, right into the meat.
Sigfridsson takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Sigfridsson tries to sprawl but Sonnen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sonnen in particular looking to stall.
Sonnen trying to control from half guard but Sigfridsson is working away.
Sigfridsson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sigfridsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sonnen.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sonnen is keen to just control but Sigfridsson is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen not doing much here.
Sigfridsson is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sonnen stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sigfridsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigfridsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sonnen.
Sigfridsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sigfridsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sigfridsson misses with a left hand
and Sonnen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sigfridsson's knee momentarily.
Sigfridsson throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sigfridsson's sensitive parts.
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Sigfridsson's body.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Sigfridsson.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sigfridsson.
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!
Sigfridsson misses with a jab to the body
and Sonnen counters with a straight right hand.
Sigfridsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Sigfridsson ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Sigfridsson's front leg. #TD2#
Sonnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sigfridsson is trying to defend but Sonnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura here.
Sigfridsson is looking to control Sonnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sigfridsson avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sonnen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
In his post fight interview, Dao Sonnen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#691 Defoe v Boyka
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Brown throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sonnen's calf.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown 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 lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Sonnen lands a front kick.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown sizes up Sonnen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow Brown down.
Brown tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Brown throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Trey Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sonnen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Sonnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sonnen takes a little break here. Brown wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sonnen tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Sonnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sonnen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brown down. #T3#
Sonnen trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Sonnen throws an elbow but Brown slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sonnen.
Sonnen working the ground and pound but Brown is defending the strikes.
Sonnen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sonnen throws a strike aimed at the side of Brown's head but Brown avoids it well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
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!
Sonnen tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Sonnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown prevents Sonnen from improving position.
Sonnen wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Sonnen is trying to ground and pound but Brown uses the momentary lack of control by Sonnen to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonnen checks it well.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Sonnen gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sonnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Sonnen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Brown looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Brown.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonnen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Sonnen throws a lazy body kick
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.#T2#
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!
Sonnen throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Sonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonnen. Sonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Trey Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.#T3#
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Brown 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.
Sonnen misses with a hook
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Sonnen jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Brown closes the distance but Sonnen moves to the side #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sonnen.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is not content to let Sonnen control the position.#SUB2#
Sonnen is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen misses with a left hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Sonnen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!
Brown throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Brown tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Brown rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen is working Brown over against the cage.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown lands a right hand.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonnen lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Sonnen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonnen thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Sonnen tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sonnen in particular looking to stall.
Trey Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brown is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sonnen stalling.
Sonnen uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
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 is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sonnen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brown has worked his arm free - good work by Brown! #T3##SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
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!
Sonnen takes a little break here. Brown wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brown is trying to control Sonnen's posture but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dao Sonnen.
I've got Sonnen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#687 Goodman v Hanolla 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Thacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Thacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Thacker moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Thacker checks it.
Thacker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonnen lands an overhand right.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Thacker moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen swings for the body but Thacker moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Thacker lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thacker is out of range.
Sonnen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Sonnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sonnen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thacker on the side of the head.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Thacker cracks Sonnen with a good jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
Thacker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thacker swinging wildly here. #T2#
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Thacker counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker takes one to the chin there.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Thacker off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Thacker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sonnen counters with a nice body shot.
Thacker connects with a leg kick. Sonnen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen. #T3#
Sonnen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thacker will feel that in the morning.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thacker's sensitive parts.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen wants to slow Thacker down by chopping away at his legs.
Thacker jabs at Sonnen's body.
Nice sprawl there from Thacker as Sonnen shoots in.#TD#
Sonnen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Sonnen is working for a kimura here but Thacker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sonnen's guard. #SUB#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thacker is aware though and is defending well.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Sonnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thacker defends it easily.#SUB#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sonnen has momentary wrist control but Thacker slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Thacker from controlling successfully.
Sonnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thacker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sonnen trying to control but Thacker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Thacker moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
A bone on bone clash there as Thacker blocks the leg kick.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Thacker as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Thacker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thacker can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thacker.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
Thacker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen counters with a body kick.
Thacker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Thacker.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Thacker moved out of range nicely.
Thacker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thacker checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
A good leg kick by Sonnen. #T2#
Sonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thacker finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonnen's head.
Thacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Thacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Thacker tries to avoid it.
Sonnen drops his hands momentarily and Thacker takes advantage with a crisp shot to 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 connects with an inside leg kick.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the body
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen connects with a right hand. Thacker shakes it off.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thacker.
Sonnen throws a hook but Thacker blocks it.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Thacker lands a jab to Sonnen's midsection.
Thacker lands with an overhand left.
Thacker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonnen throws a jab when Thacker was well out of range.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thacker.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thacker.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Thacker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thacker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thacker lands the left hand.#T4#
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Thacker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Thacker's ribs.
Thacker misses with a hook.
Thacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thacker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thacker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen tries to land a body kick
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thacker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonnen misses the target.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Thacker misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Thacker misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a good low kick that Thacker was not able to check.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Thacker - just one landing.
Thacker tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sonnen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thacker scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Thacker seems unphased.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Thacker unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thacker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thacker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sonnen is able to avoid easily.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thacker slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a right hand that Thacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Thacker also avoids with ease.
Thacker throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Thacker blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Thacker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thacker throws a right and a left that Sonnen avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thacker.
Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thacker swivels and escapes.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thacker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Sonnen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen tries a low kick but Thacker avoids it.
Thacker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Sonnen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thacker circles away quickly and effectively.
Sonnen jabs at Thacker's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen lunges at Thacker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thacker's hand.
Thacker staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Thacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Sonnen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thacker misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Sonnen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thacker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Thacker's leg. Thacker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Some bone on bone action there as Thacker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thacker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thacker.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thacker defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#682 Churchill v Ridgeway
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Sonnen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Sonnen moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Sonnen 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sonnen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen thinks about the counter body kick.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sonnens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Sonnen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Brown tries to work over Sonnen's front leg with a kick but Sonnen checks it.
Trey Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sonnen misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sonnen has time to react.#CUT#
That has opened up Dao Sonnen's cut even more.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen lands a head shot.
Brown slips a jab from Sonnen.
Brown throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.#T3#
Sonnen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown backing away here, and Sonnen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sonnen throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonnen.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonnen momentarily.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown slips under a jab.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4##CL#
Sonnen gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Brown tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with some punches.
Sonnen pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 Trey Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the head.
Sonnen cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sonnen throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen moves out of range as Brown strikes.
A nice side step and Sonnen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from Sonnen.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Sonnen thumps Brown with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Sonnen.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Sonnen takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Sonnen takes one on the button.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen motions for Brown to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown misses with a looping left.#T2#
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen feints the counter takedown.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Sonnen moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Sonnen scores with a body shot.
That kick from Brown tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Sonnen manages to avoid it.#T3#
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sonnen is able to avoid easily.
Sonnen lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown cracks Sonnen with an open hand slap.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
The cut above Dao Sonnen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Brown with a hook.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.#T4#
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Brown.
Sonnen throws a counter combo.
Sonnen sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sonnen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sonnen.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Sonnen lands a head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen flicks out a counter leg kick but Brown steps away.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
It seemed like Sonnen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Sonnen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Sonnen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Sonnen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.
Brown throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sonnen thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Sonnen. That snapped Brown's head back.
Sonnen throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Sonnen looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Brown misses the jab.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown misses with a looping right.#T2#
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Brown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sonnen throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Sonnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sonnen's head.#CL#
Brown drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sonnen.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonnen is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards. #CUT#
Dao Sonnen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brown misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Sonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Sonnen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.
A short right from Brown on the inside. #T4#
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
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 struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Brown.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dao Sonnen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trey Brown!

Event: GAMMA#678 Bryant v Hoyce
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Sonnen scores with a hook.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen tries a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Sonnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.
A left lands for McTearson.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonnen blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. McTearson knows he should have avoided that one.
McTearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTearson cracks the inside of Sonnen's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and McTearson counters with a three punch combo that has Sonnen backing up. Sonnen nods at McTearson to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
McTearson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson scores with a nice right hand.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McTearson.
McTearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses
and Sonnen counters with a leg kick.
McTearson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sonnen misses the jab.
It seemed like McTearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McTearson misses with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
McTearson throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Rufus McTearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTearson misses with a head kick. #T2#
McTearson throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen throws a front kick aimed at McTearson's knee but McTearson avoids it well.
Sonnen wants to slow McTearson down by chopping away at his legs.
McTearson misses with a wild combination.
As McTearson backs away, Sonnen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left and a right from McTearson both land. Nice combination.
A jab from McTearson finds it's way through Sonnen's defenses.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
McTearson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sonnen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McTearson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McTearson is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but McTearson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McTearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Sonnen trying to control but McTearson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sonnen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McTearson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
McTearson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but McTearson is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen has control of McTearson's left arm, preventing McTearson from doing any damage.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but McTearson postures up.
Sonnen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTearson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTearson.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen. #TD#
Sonnen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McTearson!
Sonnen trying to control the action but McTearson is working from the bottom.
McTearson taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes.
Sonnen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen wants to control but McTearson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sonnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McTearson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McTearson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sonnen tries to move to mount but McTearson blocks the move with his legs.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but McTearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sonnen scores with punches from side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McTearson 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.
Sonnen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McTearson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McTearson gets back to half guard.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McTearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McTearson trying to hold on to Sonnen's head to control him but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McTearson sees it coming and defends easily.
McTearson controlling the position well. #T3##SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura but McTearson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sonnen to get the leverage.
McTearson trying to control from the bottom.
McTearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McTearson is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sonnen controlling the action here.
Sonnen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McTearson is not content to let Sonnen control the position.#SUB#
Sonnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McTearson defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McTearson is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
McTearson throws a counter combo.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McTearson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sonnen checks a low kick from McTearson.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
McTearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sonnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen throws a leg kick but McTearson checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Sonnen scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow McTearson down.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
McTearson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen fires out a quick counter leg kick but McTearson just manages to avoid it.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
McTearson lands a nice shot that snaps Sonnen's head back.
McTearson tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
Sonnen tries to clinch there but McTearson circles away.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonnen is defended easily by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
McTearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but McTearson checks it.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McTearson has time to react.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him. #T3#
McTearson lunges at Sonnen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonnen's hand.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen is looking to chop away at McTearson's legs.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTearson can do to turn this around?
McTearson looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks McTearson off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as McTearson blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice takedown defense from McTearson. No joy for Sonnen on that attempt.
McTearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.#T4#
Nice body kick from McTearson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonnen.
A little jabbing left from McTearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTearson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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 with a nice cross.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and McTearson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by McTearson. #TD#
Sonnen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen trying to control the action but McTearson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sonnen is trying to get an arm triangle but McTearson is defending well.
McTearson is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#675 Bubba v Gunnar
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Guruland wants to slow Sonnen down by chopping away at his legs.
Guruland with a jab.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Guruland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Sonnen rushes Guruland and presses him up against the cage.
Sonnen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guruland backwards.
Guruland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Guruland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sonnen.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guruland.
Guruland can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Guruland lands a right hand.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guruland lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonnen is leaning against Guruland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Guruland working aggressively here.
Sonnen takes a shot to the 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!
Guruland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Guruland scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Guruland lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Guruland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Guruland.
Guruland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards. #TD2#
Sonnen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Guruland regains guard.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guruland is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guruland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen trying to control but Guruland is working from the bottom.
Guruland is looking to stand up but Sonnen isn't so interested in that idea.
Guruland keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Guruland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sonnen is controlling him.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Guruland keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guruland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guruland.
Sonnen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guruland misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guruland's sensitive parts.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Sonnen, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Guruland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Guruland scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guruland.
Guruland throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a left to the body.
Guruland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen misses with a double jab.
Guruland throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Guruland throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Guruland moves out of range.
Guruland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Guruland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guruland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guruland counters with an inside leg kick.
Guruland wants to slow Sonnen down by chopping away at his legs.
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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guruland momentarily. #T4#
Sonnen moves out of range as Guruland strikes.
Sonnen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonnen lunges at Guruland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guruland's hand.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sonnen moves out of range as Guruland strikes.
Guruland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Guruland.
Sonnen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Guruland throws a right hand that misses
and Sonnen counters with a two punch combo.
Guruland scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guruland scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnen should have avoided that one.
Sonnen scores with a kick to the body.
Guruland lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
Sonnen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Guruland connects with a right hand. Sonnen shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guruland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mentor Guruland dominated that 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.
#R2#
Guruland lands with a shot to the body.
Guruland misses with a wild body shot.
Guruland looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Sonnen scores with a hook.
Guruland 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 scores with a body shot.
Sonnen thumps Guruland with a low kick.
Guruland throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Sonnen keeps Guruland at a distance using the push kick.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Guruland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guruland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guruland misses with a looping right.
Sonnen wants to counter the offense by Guruland and move into the clinch position.
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 shot lands for Sonnen.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guruland.
Sonnen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Guruland moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonnen.
It looked like Guruland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mentor Guruland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sonnen is looking to clinch but Guruland is avoiding it.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Guruland moves out of range.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guruland looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Guruland lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the body.
Guruland 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.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
Sonnen defending well as Guruland loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guruland has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guruland tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guruland tries to work over Sonnen's front leg with a kick but Sonnen checks it. #T2#
Guruland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy right hand. Guruland should have avoided that one.
Guruland throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Guruland throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Guruland backing away here, and Sonnen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Guruland looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guruland throwing a counter right hand but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Guruland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guruland.
Sonnen counters with a body kick.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guruland.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Guruland slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Guruland's front leg but catches the back leg as Guruland tries to avoid it.
Guruland connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guruland quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Guruland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sonnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Sonnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Sonnen is working for a kimura here but Guruland manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sonnen's guard.
Guruland tries to stand but Sonnen is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guruland defends well.#T4#
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Guruland controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Sonnen is working an open guard so Guruland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Guruland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen connects with a body shot that sends Guruland's belly button to the back.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Guruland swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with Guruland, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes Guruland against the cage but Guruland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guruland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Guruland misses with a low kick.
Sonnen punishes Guruland's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Guruland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sonnen stuns Guruland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guruland misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Guruland.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow Guruland down.
Guruland misses the jab.
Guruland jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guruland throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Good work by Guruland as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Guruland moves out of range easily.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guruland with a body shot.
Guruland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guruland swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Guruland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Guruland moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guruland checks a leg kick.
Guruland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick
and Guruland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonnen's knee momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guruland checks a leg kick.
Guruland throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Guruland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen tries to move into range but Guruland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guruland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonnen checks it well.
Guruland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen slips a jab from Guruland.#CL2#
Sonnen gets a clinch.
Sonnen pushes Guruland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Sonnen tries to work over Guruland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guruland.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guruland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sonnen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Sonnen manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Guruland misses.
Sonnen scores with a body shot.
Good work by Guruland as he checks the leg kick.
Sonnen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guruland.
Guruland takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Guruland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guruland throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guruland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Sonnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonnen.
Guruland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Guruland lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guruland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guruland misses with a low kick as Sonnen jumps back.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.
Guruland misses with an uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a good low kick that Guruland was not able to check.
Guruland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat.
Sonnen lands a high kick!
Sonnen cracks Guruland with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Guruland misses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen swings for the body but Guruland moves out of range.
Guruland swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Sonnen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mentor Guruland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guruland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guruland prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Sonnen jumps guard but Guruland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mentor Guruland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
Guruland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Guruland controls the action.
Guruland tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guruland lands an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Dao Sonnen's cut even more.
Guruland is pressed up against the cage. Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guruland down to the mat. Guruland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen slips a jab from Guruland.
Nice uppercut lands for Guruland. That snapped Sonnen's head back.
A shot to the liver by Guruland. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mentor Guruland.
I think Guruland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mentor Guruland!
After the fight, Mentor Guruland was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#671 Bubba v Bryant 3
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Kind chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Kind scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Kind.
Kind throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kind throws a leg kick which misses Sonnen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sonnen tries to avoid it.
Sonnen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kind missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Kind acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kind lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kind scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kind throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonnen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kind.
Sonnen cracks Kind with a good jab.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kind.
Kind misses the shot to the body.
Kind connects with a looping right hand.
Kind misses with a looping right.
Kind tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Kind lunges at Sonnen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonnen's hand.
Kind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Kind.
Sonnen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sonnen throws a solid leg kick but Kind takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonnen.
Kind appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kind throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonnen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kind throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Champ Kind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kind lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kind.
Kind cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Sonnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Sonnen.
Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Kind thows a body kick. Sonnen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kind.
Sonnen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kind looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kind misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Kind.
Sonnen works the jab nicely.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kind.
Sonnen scores with a body shot.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kind moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kind takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kind swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kind drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Kind saw that one coming.
Kind flicks out a counter leg kick but Sonnen steps away.
Kind scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Sonnen throws a low kick but Kind avoids it.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kind's sensitive parts.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Kind throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Kind's front leg.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Kind.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Sonnen is looking to slow Kind down with leg kicks.
Kind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kind moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kind throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kind misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kind scores with a punch to the head.
Sonnen throws a hook but Kind avoids it easily.#T4#
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Kind throws a body kick that misses
and Kind takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Kind connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kind is looking to chop away at Sonnen's legs.
Kind blocks a jab.
Kind misses with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a left and a right that stings Kind.
Kind tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Kind misses its intended target.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Kind.
Sonnen tried to counter with a leg kick but Kind avoided it.
Kind will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kind throws a right hand that Sonnen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sonnen also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kind connects with an inside leg kick.
Kind misses with an uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kind circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Kind dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kind throws a sloppy head kick and Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Kind scores with a punch to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
Kind's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kind misses with a body shot.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sonnen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kind connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonnen scrambles back to his feet.
Kind takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kind throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kind.
Sonnen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kind scores with a head kick. Sonnen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kind throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Kind is looking to score with low kicks.
Kind throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Kind throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Kind misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sonnen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kind looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Sonnen there.
Crunch! Kind slams his shin into Sonnen's torso.
Kind throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kind does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kind checks a low kick from Sonnen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonnen.
Kind connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sonnen checks the leg kick.
Sonnen scores with a hook.
Kind lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kind throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonnen counters with a leg kick.
Sonnen is looking to clinch.
Kind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kind fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonnen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kind has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sonnen.
Kind connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sonnen, as that shot connected.
Kind takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kind looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Kind tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kind just manages to avoid it.
Kind misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands an overhand right.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Kind waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Kind ducks down to avoid it.
Kind feints a counter leg kick.
Sonnen swings for the body but Kind moves out of range.
Kind appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
A jab from Kind misses.
Sonnen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kind, as that shot connected.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kind manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is fighting to break Kind's control of his arms but Kind is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sonnen trying to control but Kind is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Kind.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen trying to control but Kind is working from the bottom.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kind is retaining full guard.
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kind lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Champ Kind will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen connects with a high kick.
Sonnen connects with a jab.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Kind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kind throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Sonnen as he checks the leg kick.
Kind needs to keep his hands up - Sonnen had a free shot at his head there.
Kind attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kind checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Kind throws a push kick but Sonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Kind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kind misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kind.
Kind throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kind takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen tries to clinch up.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Kind.
Sonnen half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Sonnen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kind.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonnen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen throws a hook but Kind avoids it easily.
Kind connects with a looping right hand.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Kind.
Sonnen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kind sprawls and moves away.
Kind throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Kind lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Sonnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kind's half guard.
Sonnen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Kind is defending against the submission attempts here by Sonnen.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sonnen trying to control from half guard but Kind is working away.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Kind is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sonnen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sonnen trying to move into half guard but instead Kind has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Champ Kind is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kind's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Kind postures up.
Kind trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kind wanted to stand there but Sonnen had control of the position.
Kind slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB#
Sonnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kind defends it easily.
Kind is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kind trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kind fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dao Sonnen.
I think Kind has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Kind!
Champ Kind seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: gc 170
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#CUT2#
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. #T2#
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.#CL#
Sonnen rushes Drinkwiskey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Drinkwiskey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Drinkwiskey controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
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. #REF3#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #CL#
Sonnen pushes Drinkwiskey up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sonnen. #BC#
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.#T3#
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
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. #SUB2#
Drinkwiskey is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drinkwiskey is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Drinkwiskey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sonnen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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 #CL#
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. #T4#
Sonnen is leaning against Drinkwiskey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
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.
#R4#
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. #TD#
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.#T1#
Drinkwiskey looking to control. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB2#
Drinkwiskey looking for submissions off his back.
Drinkwiskey trying to control but Sonnen postures up. #SUB#
Sonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Drinkwiskey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
Sonnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: Gc 166
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Koistinen misses with a double jab.
Sonnen jabs at Koistinen's body.
Koistinen lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koistinen swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - Koistinen circles away.
Kristus Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen scores with a push kick.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koistinen.
Koistinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonnen. Sonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
Koistinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koistinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a looping right.
Koistinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range and Koistinen settles back down.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Koistinen seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Koistinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sonnen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koistinen thinking.
Koistinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koistinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Sonnen counters with an outside leg kick.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the body
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Koistinen.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Sonnen.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Koistinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koistinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koistinen moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Koistinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koistinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koistinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Koistinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koistinen misses with a body shot
and Sonnen counters with a nice body shot.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koistinen.
Koistinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koistinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonnen.#T3#
Koistinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonnen checks it well.
Koistinen thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Sonnen. That snapped Koistinen's head back.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koistinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Koistinen blocks it well.
Koistinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a nice leg kick.
Koistinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Koistinen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Koistinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Koistinen tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Koistinen catches Sonnen right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Koistinen seems unphased.
Koistinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Koistinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koistinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonnen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Koistinen misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Koistinen.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen throws a body kick that misses
and Sonnen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sonnen scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Koistinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that 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.
#R2#
Koistinen throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonnen flicks out a counter leg kick but Koistinen steps away.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Koistinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen wants to counter the offense by Koistinen and move into the clinch position.
Koistinen misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koistinen can pounce on him.
Koistinen thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it #CL2#
and Sonnen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sonnen lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koistinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Sonnen has double underhooks.
Koistinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Koistinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Koistinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Sonnen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koistinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Koistinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koistinen tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koistinen.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koistinen wants to land a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Koistinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koistinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sonnen moves out of range as Koistinen throws a body kick.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Koistinen sets himself, and Sonnen steps forward looking for the clinch! Koistinen avoids it this time.#T2#
Koistinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sonnen fakes the leg kick and cracks Koistinen in the body.
Sonnen lands with a hook. Koistinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen lands a jab to the nose.
Koistinen moves to clinch but Sonnen breaks away
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koistinen 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 scores with the left hand. Koistinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Koistinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Koistinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sonnen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Koistinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Sonnen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koistinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen feints a counter leg kick.
Sonnen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koistinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Koistinen against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Koistinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koistinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen works Koistinen's body with a nice hook.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koistinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonnen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koistinen with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koistinen. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Sonnen dips to his left and cracks Koistinen with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Koistinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Koistinen throws a leg kick
and Sonnen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koistinen misses with the combination.
Koistinen throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Koistinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Koistinen misses with a left hand
and Sonnen counters with a leg kick.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koistinen.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koistinen.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sonnen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Koistinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koistinen misses with a body shot
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koistinen takes one to the side of the head.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koistinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Koistinen misses its intended target.
Koistinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sonnen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koistinen thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it
and Sonnen counters with a body kick.
Sonnen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koistinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Sonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koistinen misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Sonnen.
Koistinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koistinen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sonnen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koistinen misses with a left hand
and Sonnen counters with a crisp right that sends Koistinen to the canvas! Sonnen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Dao Sonnen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Gc161
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Sonnen tries a low kick but Drinkwiskey avoids it.
Drinkwiskey throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drinkwiskey is out of range and Sonnen settles back down.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drinkwiskey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drinkwiskey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drinkwiskey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sonnen lands with a nice body kick.
Drinkwiskey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Drinkwiskey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drinkwiskey just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drinkwiskey misses with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen lands an overhand right.
Sonnen scores with a body shot.
Drinkwiskey checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen with a jab.
Drinkwiskey throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Sonnen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drinkwiskey's hands.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Drinkwiskey moves out of range.
Sonnen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drinkwiskey's head.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body shot.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sonnen throws a hook but Drinkwiskey avoids it easily.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sonnen counters with a nice body kick.
Drinkwiskey misses with a looping left.
It looks like Sonnen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Drinkwiskey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drinkwiskey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen fakes the leg kick and cracks Drinkwiskey in the body.
Drinkwiskey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen thows a leg kick but Drinkwiskey checks it
and Drinkwiskey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drinkwiskey missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonnen!
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Drinkwiskey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
A slow jab from Drinkwiskey misses its intended target.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey misses with a double jab.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drinkwiskey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to work over Drinkwiskey's front leg with a kick but Drinkwiskey checks it.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen is looking to land body kicks.
Sonnen throws a hook but Drinkwiskey blocks it.
Sonnen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drinkwiskey is able to avoid easily.
Drinkwiskey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sonnen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drinkwiskey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Drinkwiskey throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drinkwiskey finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonnen's head.
Drinkwiskey throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Drinkwiskey staying out of range there.
Drinkwiskey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Drinkwiskey's leg. Drinkwiskey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drinkwiskey lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drinkwiskey misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Drinkwiskey is out of range.
Drinkwiskey misses the shot to the body.
And Sonnen counters with a quick kick to the body but Drinkwiskey blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonnen as he connects with a hook.
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen throwing a counter right hand but Drinkwiskey manages to avoid it.
Drinkwiskey throws a nice looking combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Sonnen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sonnen motions for Drinkwiskey to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Sonnen.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drinkwiskey checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Drinkwiskey slips a jab from Sonnen.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Drinkwiskey misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
It appears Sonnen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drinkwiskey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drinkwiskey looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
It appears Sonnen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Good exchange - Drinkwiskey coming out on top.
Drinkwiskey misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sonnen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drinkwiskey connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Drinkwiskey lunges at Sonnen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonnen's hand.
Sonnen lands a body shot.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao 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.
#R2#
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Drinkwiskey slips the punch.
Drinkwiskey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drinkwiskey just manages to avoid it.
Drinkwiskey connects with a body shot.
Sonnen with a nice cross.
Drinkwiskey throws a body shot but no joy.
Drinkwiskey moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drinkwiskey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drinkwiskey.
As Drinkwiskey backs away, Sonnen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Drinkwiskey's leg. Drinkwiskey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Drinkwiskey's body.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. Drinkwiskey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drinkwiskey ducks right into an uppercut from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Drinkwiskey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a series of punches but Sonnen moves out of range. #T1#
Drinkwiskey swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Drinkwiskey checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Drinkwiskey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sonnen has got the better of the exchanges.
Drinkwiskey lands the left hand.
Drinkwiskey connects with a body shot.
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen lands with a cross.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sonnen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drinkwiskey in his tracks.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen connects with the punch.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drinkwiskey can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drinkwiskey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sonnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonnen.#T2#
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Drinkwiskey sees coming a mile off.
Sonnen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drinkwiskey looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Drinkwiskey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonnen misses the target.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Drinkwiskey just misses with a punch to the body.
Drinkwiskey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Drinkwiskey ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a hook but Drinkwiskey avoids it easily.
Drinkwiskey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Drinkwiskey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drinkwiskey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Drinkwiskey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Drinkwiskey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.#T3#
Sonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drinkwiskey manages to avoid it.
Drinkwiskey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drinkwiskey misses with an uppercut.
Drinkwiskey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drinkwiskey misses with a straight right.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drinkwiskey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Drinkwiskey.
A little feinted left hand from Sonnen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drinkwiskey lands the left hand.
Sonnen connects with a single shot there.
Drinkwiskey misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drinkwiskey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drinkwiskey. #T4#
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen scoring well with a low kick there.
Drinkwiskey looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Drinkwiskey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drinkwiskey at a distance.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Drinkwiskey avoids the punch easily.
Drinkwiskey throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Drinkwiskey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drinkwiskey moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Drinkwiskey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drinkwiskey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with the body kick
and Drinkwiskey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drinkwiskey throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drinkwiskey momentarily.
Drinkwiskey throws a right hand that misses
and Sonnen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey misses with the combination.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Drinkwiskey misses with a body shot.
Drinkwiskey slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Drinkwiskey digs a good body shot into Sonnen's ribs.
Sonnen scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drinkwiskey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drinkwiskey walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey cracks Sonnen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drinkwiskey misses with a straight right.
Drinkwiskey connects with a body shot.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Sonnen.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonnen dodges the punch combination from Drinkwiskey. #T1#
Drinkwiskey looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drinkwiskey swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drinkwiskey throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
letting Drinkwiskey counter with a right hand.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Drinkwiskey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Drinkwiskey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drinkwiskey misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Drinkwiskey is just out of range.
Drinkwiskey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drinkwiskey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drinkwiskey clobbers Sonnen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Drinkwiskey ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body. Drinkwiskey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drinkwiskey throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a front kick that sends Drinkwiskey stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick there by Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drinkwiskey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drinkwiskey throws an off balance right hand
and Sonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Drinkwiskey's head but Drinkwiskey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws a front kick that sends Drinkwiskey stumbling back into the cage.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Drinkwiskey moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Drinkwiskey walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drinkwiskey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonnen.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drinkwiskey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drinkwiskey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Drinkwiskey cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sonnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drinkwiskey on the side of the head.
Drinkwiskey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drinkwiskey staying out of range there.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Drinkwiskey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Drinkwiskey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Drinkwiskey takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drinkwiskey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Drinkwiskey misses with a looping left.
Sonnen throwing a counter right hand but Drinkwiskey manages to avoid it.
Sonnen takes a swing at Drinkwiskey's ribcage but misses.
Drinkwiskey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Drinkwiskey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sonnen doesn't seem bothered though.
Drinkwiskey takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Drinkwiskey misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonnen counters with a head kick. That will keep Drinkwiskey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Drinkwiskey as he connects with a hook.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sonnen misses with a body punch
and Drinkwiskey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Drinkwiskey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Drinkwiskey.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Sonnen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drinkwiskey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sonnen - that will leave a mark!
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Drinkwiskey is out of range.
Drinkwiskey jabs at Sonnen's body.
Drinkwiskey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Sonnen lands a nice shot that snaps Drinkwiskey's head back.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drinkwiskey works Sonnen's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Drinkwiskey as he checks the leg kick.
Drinkwiskey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drinkwiskey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drinkwiskey checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Drinkwiskey avoids the punch easily.
Drinkwiskey avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drinkwiskey finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonnen's head.
Drinkwiskey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drinkwiskey manages to avoid it.
Sonnen feints a jab promting Drinkwiskey to slip. Sonnen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drinkwiskey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Drinkwiskey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drinkwiskey misses the jab.
Sonnen throws a quick counter head kick but Drinkwiskey was just out of range.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Drinkwiskey avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Drinkwiskey misses.
Drinkwiskey scores with the left hand. Sonnen knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen throws a jab when Drinkwiskey was well out of range.
Sonnen tries to work over Drinkwiskey's front leg with a kick but Drinkwiskey checks it.
Drinkwiskey misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen motions for Drinkwiskey to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Drinkwiskey moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drinkwiskey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Drinkwiskey.
The crowd cheers as Drinkwiskey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonnen doesn't seem phased though.
Drinkwiskey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drinkwiskey throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Drinkwiskey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drinkwiskey lands with a good body shot.
Sonnen takes a swing at Drinkwiskey's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen swings for the body but Drinkwiskey moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drinkwiskey. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drinkwiskey just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sonnen, as that shot connected.
Drinkwiskey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drinkwiskey moves away.
Sonnen lands a two punch combo.
Drinkwiskey misses with a straight left.
Sonnen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drinkwiskey throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Drinkwiskey throws a right hand that Sonnen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sonnen also avoids with ease.
It looked like Sonnen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drinkwiskey misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonnen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drinkwiskey takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen cracks a nice hook into Drinkwiskey's ribs.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Drinkwiskey moved away.
Drinkwiskey connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Drinkwiskey moved out of range.
Drinkwiskey misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jammal Drinkwiskey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drinkwiskey takes a step back to recover.
Drinkwiskey swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drinkwiskey. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drinkwiskey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Drinkwiskey ducked under it nicely.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drinkwiskey just misses with a punch to the body.
Drinkwiskey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drinkwiskey looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
It appears Sonnen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. Drinkwiskey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drinkwiskey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Drinkwiskey is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drinkwiskey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sonnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Drinkwiskey saw that one coming.
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Drinkwiskey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonnen swings for the body but Drinkwiskey moves out of range.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Drinkwiskey is just out of range.
Sonnen with a nice cross.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sonnen.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Drinkwiskey takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Drinkwiskey misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sonnen to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Drinkwiskey moves out of range.
Drinkwiskey misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Drinkwiskey lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Drinkwiskey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drinkwiskey blocks a jab.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drinkwiskey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drinkwiskey moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sonnen tries to land a leg kick but Drinkwiskey saw it coming and moves away.
Drinkwiskey swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Sonnen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drinkwiskey's head.
Sonnen is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Drinkwiskey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drinkwiskey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drinkwiskey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Drinkwiskey looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Drinkwiskey throws a big shot that misses.
Drinkwiskey avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drinkwiskey just misses with a punch to the body.
Drinkwiskey lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
Drinkwiskey misses with an uppercut.
Drinkwiskey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body shot.
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drinkwiskey ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Drinkwiskey throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen throwing a counter right hand but Drinkwiskey manages to avoid it.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Drinkwiskey off balance momentarily.
Drinkwiskey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sonnen at a distance.
Sonnen connects with a nice looking jab.
Drinkwiskey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Drinkwiskey.#T4#
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drinkwiskey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonnen!
Nice jab there from Drinkwiskey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Drinkwiskey finds it's way through Sonnen's defenses.
Sonnen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drinkwiskey misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drinkwiskey.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Drinkwiskey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Drinkwiskey slaps the foot to one side.
Drinkwiskey just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jammal Drinkwiskey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen lands with a hook. Drinkwiskey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dao Sonnen.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
An out of breath Dao Sonnen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 95:Tavares vs Miller
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick
and Obuhov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen takes a swing at Obuhov's ribcage but misses.
Obuhov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Obuhov connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been hearing reports that Obuhov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Obuhov moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Sonnen slips a jab from Obuhov.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obuhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Obuhov.#TD#
Sonnen gets caught napping as Obuhov dives in and scores a takedown. Sonnen manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Obuhov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sonnen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obuhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obuhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonnen is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen forces his way into half guard.
Sonnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Obuhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obuhov wants to improve his position but Sonnen is controlling well. #T3#
Obuhov is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Obuhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Obuhov is trying to control but can't.
Obuhov tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obuhov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sonnen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Obuhov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Obuhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
Sonnen uses his free foot to push down on Obuhov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Obuhov.
Sonnen trying to control but Obuhov is having none of it.
Sonnen controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obuhov tries to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away.
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.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov'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.
#R2##CL#
Obuhov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Obuhov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obuhov. #CL#
Obuhov forces Sonnen back against the cage and clinches.
Obuhov is trying to maintain a safe position but Sonnen gets an underhook and turns Obuhov into the cage.#BC#
Obuhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obuhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?
Obuhov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obuhov works the jab nicely.
Obuhov lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonnen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Obuhov walks into a left hand.
Sonnen misses with the combination.
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!#TD#
Obuhov looking to score a takedown here. Sonnen is defending well but Obuhov drives through and ends up in Sonnen's guard.#T1#
Obuhov trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Obuhov looking to sit in guard and control but Sonnen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Obuhov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sonnen has his hands clasped together but Obuhov extends and breaks Sonnen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Obuhov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Obuhov!
A pretty intense looking Anton Obuhov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: HFC 92:Bailey vs Odori
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Sonnen sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov shoots and misses
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
Rashid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sonnen rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Sonnen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sonnen smiles and moves away.
Dao Sonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Magomedov.#CL#
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches.
Sonnen tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Sonnen lands a body punch.
Sonnen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Sonnen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sonnen lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen pushes Magomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sonnen prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Sonnen holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Come on Sonnen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Magomedov is rocked!
Sonnen stalling the fight.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sonnen finish him?
Sonnen pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Magomedov! Sonnen unloads with more strikes and Magomedov sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dao Sonnen!
During a confident post fight interview, Dao Sonnen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sonnen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Starling Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Sonnen misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Sonnen shrugs it off.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Sonnen lands a jab.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva. #T1#
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Sonnen's defenses.
Sonnen swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Sonnen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
A big left from Silva misses.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Sonnen down.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sonnen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Sonnen's belly button to the back.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva digs a good body shot into Sonnen's ribs.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Sonnen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva misses with a body shot
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Starling Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen scores with a jab.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sonnen.
A big right from Sonnen misses.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sonnen rather than just go for the knockout.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Starling Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Silva jabs at Sonnen's body.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Starling Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sonnen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sonnen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Come on Sonnen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short left from Sonnen.
Silva prevents a body shot from Sonnen. #T1#
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Silva.
Sonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Sonnen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sonnen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Sonnen being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sonnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Sonnen has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sonnen's guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sonnen is trying to keep Silva in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Sonnen slips a jab from Silva.
Sonnen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Sonnen was not able to check.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Starling Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sonnen at a distance.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Sonnen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Silva.#T1#
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Sonnen as he checks the leg kick.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starling Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen stalling the fight.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva. #T3#
Sonnen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sonnen trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Sonnen is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sonnen has his back to the cage.
Silva prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands. #T4#
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Sonnen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sonnen is looking to counter punch.
Sonnen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Sonnen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Starling Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Starling Silva!

Event: HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Obuhov scores with a jab.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body kick.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Obuhov moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obuhov.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen cracks Obuhov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Obuhov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Obuhov wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obuhov walks into a jab.
Sonnen catches Obuhov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Obuhov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obuhov lands a slapping body shot.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Obuhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obuhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sonnen finish him?#T1#
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obuhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obuhov seems to have recovered his senses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonnen!
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obuhov at a distance.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obuhov jabs at Sonnen's body.
Dao Sonnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Obuhov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sonnen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Obuhov is in Sonnen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obuhov.
Sonnen has his hands on Obuhov's head, controlling the position.
Sonnen controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.
Sonnen is really struggling to control Obuhov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Obuhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuhov trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Obuhov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Obuhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Obuhov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Obuhov trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Obuhov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obuhov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Obuhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sonnen is not content to let Obuhov control the position.#SUB2#
Obuhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sonnen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Obuhov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sonnen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Obuhov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov prevents Sonnen from improving his position.
Sonnen wants to control but Obuhov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Anton Obuhov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sonnen takes one on the button.
Sonnen looks to throw a body kick
and Obuhov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Obuhov lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sonnen, as that shot connected.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonnen momentarily. #TD2#
Obuhov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen trying to control from the bottom.
Sonnen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Obuhov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Sonnen is defending against the submission attempts here by Obuhov.
Obuhov is looking to advance position but Sonnen won't allow it. #T1#
Obuhov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Obuhov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sonnen working a defensive guard here.
Obuhov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.
Obuhov trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Obuhov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obuhov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sonnen pulls Obuhov in close to prevent any damage.
Obuhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obuhov stands and throws Sonnen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sonnen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Obuhov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Obuhov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Obuhov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Obuhov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sonnen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Obuhov.
Sonnen wants to control but Obuhov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Obuhov seems to be looking for submissions.
Obuhov is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obuhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Obuhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sonnen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen is looking to control Obuhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sonnen avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sonnen is defending against the submission attempts here by Obuhov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Obuhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Sonnen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sonnen cracks Obuhov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obuhov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obuhov misses with a looping right.
Obuhov lands a right hook to the body.
Obuhov moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obuhov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches.
Obuhov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Obuhov breaks the clinch.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Obuhov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Obuhov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Obuhov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sonnen defending well though.
Sonnen wants to control but Obuhov is keeping busy.
Sonnen is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Obuhov is looking for a kimura but Sonnen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Obuhov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Obuhov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sonnen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Obuhov has cracked it and Sonnen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Obuhov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Anton Obuhov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 71:Hellmuth vs Ragnarson
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Sonnen moves forwards but Obuhov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obuhov misses with a looping left.
Obuhov throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Obuhov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sonnen has time to react.
Obuhov throws a right hand that misses
and Sonnen counters with a leg kick.
Obuhov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obuhov.
Sonnen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Obuhov digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
The fighters circling - Obuhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Obuhov misses with a body punch
and Sonnen counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuhov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Obuhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen defending well as Obuhov loads up on a big left hand.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Obuhov blocks the body kick. #T1#
Obuhov throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Obuhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obuhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Obuhov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Obuhov throws a shot to the body.
Obuhov throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obuhov lands a nice looking body shot.
Obuhov with a jab.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Obuhov's head but Obuhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obuhov.
Obuhov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Obuhov lunges at Sonnen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonnen's hand. #CL2#
Sonnen clinches up with Obuhov and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Obuhov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Obuhov prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obuhov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sonnen up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Obuhov.
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the head but Obuhov blocks with his arms.
Obuhov has had enough of the clinch but Sonnen keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Sonnen manages to break the clinch.
Obuhov throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Obuhov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen tries to counter with a clinch but Obuhov shakes him off and moves away.
Obuhov takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
A slow jab from Obuhov misses its intended target.
Obuhov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Obuhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obuhov looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Obuhov moves away and avoids it.
Obuhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obuhov misses with a double jab.
Sonnen thumps Obuhov with a low kick.
Obuhov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Obuhov.
Obuhov connects with the punch.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Obuhov ducks down to avoid it.
Obuhov throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Sonnen slips a straight right by Obuhov.
Obuhov scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obuhov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sonnen finds it's way round the side to connect with Obuhov's head.
Obuhov connects with a right hand. Sonnen shakes it off.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen swings for the body but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obuhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obuhov takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Obuhov misses.
Obuhov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Obuhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Obuhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Obuhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obuhov throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Sonnen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonnen as he connects with a hook.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Obuhov throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.#KD2#
Sonnen lands a big uppercut and Obuhov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Obuhov looks OK. Sonnen waves Obuhov back to his feet!#ROC2#
Obuhov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Oh Obuhov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obuhov.
Sonnen lands an uppercut, right on the button! Obuhov tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Dao Sonnen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 64:Randhawa vs Azevedo
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen, which made it look bad.
Sonnen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonnen's waist but Sonnen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashid Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Sonnen - just one landing.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sonnen is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Sonnen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonnen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for submissions but instead, Sonnen has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Magomedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Sonnen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sonnen continues to drive forward.
Sonnen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Sonnen counters with a body kick.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Sonnen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sonnen leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sonnen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Sonnen scores with a push kick.#KD2#
Sonnen lands a big head kick that sends Magomedov tumbling to the mat! Sonnen takes a step backwards and waves Magomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Magomedov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen feints a jab and as Magomedov dips his head, Sonnen unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Magomedov right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Magomedov falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Sonnen smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dao Sonnen!
A victorious Dao Sonnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 59:Obuhov vs Sonnen
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
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.#CUT#
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. #CUT2#
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.#T1#
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.#TD#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
Sonnen advances to half guard. #SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #TD#
Sonnen gets caught flat footed, as Obuhov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Obuhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sonnen controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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! #T4#
Obuhov slows the pace down.
Obuhov fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Obuhov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sonnen, who protects the arm well.
Obuhov working away.#SUB#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#ROC2#
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.#T2##TD#
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. #SUB2#
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?#SUB2#
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.#T3#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T4#
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.
#R4#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #CUT2#
Anton Obuhov's cut is getting worse.#T3##TD#
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. #SUB2#
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! #REVB##SUB#
Obuhov working for a triangle but Sonnen defends it easily.
Obuhov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
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!
#R5#
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.#TD#
Obuhov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sonnen has his hands on Obuhov's head, controlling the position. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
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!#T2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3#
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.#REF3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: HFC 56:Tsuruta vs Mahones
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1##TD#
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sonnen sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Magomedov goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Sonnen does a handstand and catches Magomedov in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Sonnen on top - Magomedov is already out from the submission! Sonnen gives Magomedov's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Dao Sonnen!
After winning the bout, Dao Sonnen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Emma Four
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vance moves away.
Vance checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vance.
Vance throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vance 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Kruger Vance has been cut.
Sonnen takes a swing at Vance's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen misses with a combination
and Vance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Vance bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen lands with a straight right. Vance didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Vance does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Vance.
Sonnen throws a hook but Vance avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vance throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Vance throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vance is just out of range.#T2#
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Vance was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Vance is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vance on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vance avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Vance throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen cracks a nice hook into Vance's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Sonnen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vance under the eye.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vance counters with a two punch combo.
Sonnen scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Sonnen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sonnen lands a front kick.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Vance releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vance takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vance walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Kruger Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Vance counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Vance working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sonnen looking to throw knees to the head but Vance is blocking nicely.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sonnen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vance.
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
Sonnen digs a right hand underneath Vance's ribcage. Vance let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vance throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vance pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sonnen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vance up against the cage.
Sonnen missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kruger Vance's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vance stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sonnen.
Nice defenses there by Vance.
Vance wants to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch position.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Vance moves away and avoids it.
Vance swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vance takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vance has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Vance is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Vance moved away.
Vance tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vance was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Vance unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body. Vance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vance staying out of range there.#CL#
Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around?
Sonnen taking a breather.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vance has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Vance misses with some punches.
Vance throws a head punch that misses.
Sonnen tries to work over Vance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Vance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonnen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vance lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vance throws an elbow but misses.
Sonnen just leaning against Vance, taking a breather.
Sonnen trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Sonnen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Vance against the cage.
Vance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vances head.
Sonnen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sonnen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Vance. #T3#
Sonnen lands a shot to the body.
Vance dodges an elbow strike from Sonnen.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vance.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sonnen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Vance.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Vance.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Vance tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vance's elbow.
Vance's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Sonnen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vance misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Sonnen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vance has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Vance.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Sonnen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sonnen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
Sonnen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Vance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sonnen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sonnen misses with a knee to the head.
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 Kruger Vance'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.
#R3#
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Vance is out of range.
Vance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sonnen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sonnen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Vance moves out of range.
Vance throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick
and Vance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vance is out of range.
It seemed like Vance was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Vance dodges the punch combination from Sonnen.
Sonnen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vance appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vance moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sonnen.
Kruger Vance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen looks to throw a body kick
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Sonnen gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab.
Vance has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vance doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Vance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vance unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sonnen instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vance lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Sonnen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vance works on Sonnen's body with a couple of short punches.
Vance tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it. #T3#
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vance avoids it.#BC#
Sonnen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Vance looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Vance wants to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch position.
Sonnen misses with a hook
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Vance's shoulder, as Vance tries to avoid the shot.
Vance tries to counter with a clinch but Sonnen shakes him off and moves away.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the body
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
Vance smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sonnen digs a good hook to Vance's body.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Vance moves out of range.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Vance blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Vance ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vance counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Vance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Vance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
A countering left hand to the body from Vance misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Vance is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Vance counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Sonnen shoots for a takedown but Vance saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vance steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Vance is looking for the big counter here.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vance checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a sloppy body shot
and Vance counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen connects with a single shot there.
Sonnen throws a jab when Vance was well out of range.#T1#
Sonnen thows a body kick. Vance tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Vance drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
Sonnen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Vance.
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vance avoids it.
Vance pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonnen lands a right hand.
Vance tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Vance back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vance has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen working aggressively here. #T2#
Vance misses with the head strike.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vance tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vance has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sonnen.
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 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vance's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
Vance lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen throws a head punch that misses.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance. #T3#
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Vance working aggressively here.
Sonnen lands a hook that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Vance cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sonnen.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Vance.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonnen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sonnen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vance.
A bit of stalling here from Sonnen.
Sonnen works on Vance's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Vance on the inside.
Vance misses with some punches. #T4#
Vance pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen is pushing Vance up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kruger Vance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sonnen blocks an elbow strike.
Vance pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sonnen presses Vance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vance misses with a punch on the inside.
Vance lands with a light punch inside.
Sonnen misses with an elbow over the top.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kruger Vance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R5#
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Vance counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen throws a combination that misses
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Vance doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vance misses with a combination
and Sonnen counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Vance.
Vance avoids the head kick by Sonnen. #T1#
Sonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - Vance circles away.
Sonnen swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vance blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Vance moves out of range.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
Sonnen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Sonnen lands a front kick.
Sonnen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sonnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Vance's head.
Sonnen is looking to slow Vance down with leg kicks.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vance.#T3#
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vance on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Sonnen.
Vance misses with a body shot.
Sonnen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kruger Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Vance's body.
Vance takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen misses with a double jab
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Vance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Dao Sonnen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Kruger Vance had this to say: 'Shite ! ! ! '.

Event: Emma Three
Date: May 31, 2016

#R1#
Barcos fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Barcos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barcos throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barcos.
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but Barcos is proving a slippery customer.
Barcos trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Barcos with a nice head shot there.
Barcos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen trying to control the position.
Barcos landing with the ground and pound.
Barcos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Barcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barcos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Sonnen looking for a guillotine here but Barcos defends easily.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Barcos from controlling successfully.
Barcos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barcos throwing strikes from guard but Sonnen blocks nicely.
Barcos with a nice head shot there.
Barcos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barcos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Barcos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sonnen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barcos is looking to defend but Sonnen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barcos! Sonnen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barcos taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Dao Sonnen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Emma One
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Sonnen works the jab nicely.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Sonnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Big Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Big Man throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Big Man takes one on the button.
Sonnen scores with a head kick. Big Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Man walks into a left hand.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Big Man takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Big Man is rocked!
Sonnen feints and then cracks Big Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Big Man down.
Oh Big Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Big Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Big Man seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
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.
Big Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sonnen - that will leave a mark!
Big Man takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Sonnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen catches Big Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen drops Big Man with a big left hand! Big Man is injured, injured bad! Sonnen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dao Sonnen! Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Dao Sonnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KFC 10:
Date: Apr 10, 2016

#R1#
Michaels tries to clinch but Sonnen is having none of it.
Michaels wants to clinch but Sonnen slips to the side
and Sonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels throws a head kick but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Sonnen lands a big head kick that sends Michaels tumbling to the mat! Sonnen takes a step backwards and waves Michaels back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Joseph Michaels has been cut.
Michaels gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sonnen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Michaels is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!

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