Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Kimo has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Kimo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kimo lands with a left to the head.
Kimo lands a nice uppercut.
Kimo lands a body punch.
Kimo lands a right hand.
Sonnen is trying to drag Kimo to the mat but Kimo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kimo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kimo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimo has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Kimo lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kimo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sonnen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kimo is trying to keep an underhook but Sonnen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Sonnen slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sonnen lands a nice short elbow.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sonnen throwing shots but Kimo is blocking nicely.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kimo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sonnen in particular looking to stall.
Kimo taking some punishment here, with Sonnen in his half guard.
Kimo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kimo tries to get out of the position.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kimo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonnen.
Kimo is breathing heavily.
Sonnen drops an elbow to the side of Kimo's head.
Kimo is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimo keeps working.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sonnen not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Sonnen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen postures up in Kimo's guard and throws a big left but Kimo blocks it.
Kimo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sonnen controls the pace.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kimo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sonnen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Kimo keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Sonnen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Sonnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kimo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sonnen is in Kimo's guard.
Sonnen cracks Kimo with a solid left hand.
Sonnen postures up in Kimo's guard and throws a big left but Kimo blocks it.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimo has momentary wrist control but Sonnen slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Kimo blocks nicely.
Sonnen content to stall in guard here.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Kimo blocks nicely.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Kimo keeps moving. #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.
Kimo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kimo did well to prevent Sonnen getting side control.
Ben Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Kimo is a slippery customer.#T2#
Sonnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sonnen passes to side control.
Sonnen working the body and head with strikes.
Sonnen working the ground and pound.
Sonnen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kimo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Sonnen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sonnen working the ground and pound.
Sonnen working the ground and pound.#T3#
Sonnen misses with the ground and pound.
Sonnen throws an elbow but Kimo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Kimo is working from the bottom.
Kimo dodges the ground and pound from Sonnen.
Sonnen just content to control the position.
Kimo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws an elbow but Kimo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimo keeps working.
Sonnen misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #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.
Kimo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sonnen.
The strikes coming from Sonnen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sonnen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kimo some visible discomfort.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Kimo is working from the bottom.
Sonnen looks up at the clock and then as Kimo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sonnen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sonnen landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sonnen.
An elbow from Sonnen crashes against the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Sonnen 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##TD2#
Sonnen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kimo on his heels. He'll look to pass Kimo's guard now, I'm sure.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kimo defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Kimo is working from the bottom.
Sonnen advances to full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sonnen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kimo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sonnen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kimo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sonnen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sonnen unloads with some shots from mount but Kimo bucks and avoids them well.
Sonnen lands a couple of good shots and Kimo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sonnen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sonnen landing with strikes.
Kimo is trapped and Sonnen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sonnen has Kimo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Polo Kimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sonnen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kimo. #ROC2#Kimo is rocked!
Sonnen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Oh Kimo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kimo is trapped and Sonnen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sonnen punches the canvas rather than the man.
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 shot to the head.
Sonnen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kimo avoids the strikes from Sonnen.
Kimo covering up well under a series of strikes from Sonnen.
Kimo seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen cracks Kimo with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kimo from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T3#
Sonnen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kimo is looking for a way out.
Sonnen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kimo up.
Sonnen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Sonnen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Sonnen misses with an elbow to the head.
Sonnen punches the canvas rather than the man.
What can Kimo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sonnen is working the ground and pound. Can Kimo escape?
Sonnen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sonnen lands a shot to the head. #T4#
Kimo covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sonnen misses with punches from the back.
Sonnen lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kimo's head.
Sonnen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kimo covers up after that shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sonnen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sonnen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sonnen apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD2#
Sonnen feints and as Kimo raises his hands in defense, Sonnen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Kimo keeps moving.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tamdfjsmf's waist but Tamdfjsmf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side.
Sonnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tamdfjsmf defends well and Sonnen ends up having to push Tamdfjsmf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Sonnen gets tackled into the cage by Tamdfjsmf. Tamdfjsmf maintains the clinch. #TD#
Tamdfjsmf turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sonnen tries to bench press Tamdfjsmf off him but Tamdfjsmf keeps the position.
Tamdfjsmf content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Tamdfjsmf 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 Tamdfjsmf but great work by Sonnen.
Tamdfjsmf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamdfjsmf is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tamdfjsmf striking from the bottom. #T1#
Tamdfjsmf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamdfjsmf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sonnen distracts Tamdfjsmf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamdfjsmf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tamdfjsmf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tamdfjsmf keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Tamdfjsmf.#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 stalling in the full guard.
Tamdfjsmf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamdfjsmf.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tamdfjsmf looking to control. #SUB#
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Sonnen trying to control but Tamdfjsmf is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tamdfjsmf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tamdfjsmf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Tamdfjsmf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonnen is aware though and is defending well.
Tamdfjsmf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tamdfjsmf is pulling down on Sonnen's head. It's preventing any offense from Sonnen, at least for the moment.
Sonnen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tamdfjsmf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Sonnen throws a strike but Tamdfjsmf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sonnen is looking to sweep but instead, Tamdfjsmf has passed into half guard. #T4#
Sonnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tamdfjsmf.
Sonnen won't allow Tamdfjsmf to pass to mount.
Tamdfjsmf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tamdfjsmf lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen tries to kick Tamdfjsmf off but Tamdfjsmf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tamdfjsmf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf 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#
Tamdfjsmf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tamdfjsmf 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.#CL#
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and clinches.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown attempt but Sonnen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Sonnen.
Sonnen cracks Tamdfjsmf with a big elbow.
Tamdfjsmf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen grinds an elbow into Tamdfjsmf's temple.
Tamdfjsmf dodges the ground and pound from Sonnen.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen slows the pace down. #T1#
Sonnen working away.
Sonnen cracks Tamdfjsmf with a big right hand but Tamdfjsmf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sonnen throws an elbow but Tamdfjsmf slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sonnen wants to control but Tamdfjsmf is keeping him busy.
Sonnen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tamdfjsmf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sonnen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tamdfjsmf's head.
Sonnen prevents Tamdfjsmf from standing back up.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sonnen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Tamdfjsmf gets back to full guard.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Tamdfjsmf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sonnen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Tamdfjsmf tries to strike from the bottom.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Tamdfjsmf is keeping the position.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Ben Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tamdfjsmf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tamdfjsmf's head.
Tamdfjsmf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tamdfjsmf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Tamdfjsmf has wrist control.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Tamdfjsmf blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen shoots for a takedown but Tamdfjsmf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sonnen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tamdfjsmf stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonnen. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Tamdfjsmf slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonnen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Sonnen.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but Tamdfjsmf shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Tamdfjsmf shoots in and gets a takedown into Sonnen's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sonnen can do anything to dispel that myth.
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 keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Tamdfjsmf from controlling successfully.
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but Tamdfjsmf is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamdfjsmf's guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Tamdfjsmf has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sonnen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tamdfjsmf counters with a left and a right that stings Sonnen.
Tamdfjsmf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonnen but Sonnen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tamdfjsmf backing away here, and Sonnen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen.
Tamdfjsmf leaves Sonnen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Sonnen.
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sonnen is working away from the top position though.
Sonnen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tamdfjsmf is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Ground and pound from Sonnen.
Tamdfjsmf is in trouble now - Sonnen has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamdfjsmf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tamdfjsmf bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sonnen pulls Tamdfjsmf in close to prevent any damage.
Tamdfjsmf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen controls Tamdfjsmf momentarily but Tamdfjsmf frees himself. #T2#
Tamdfjsmf trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamdfjsmf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen managing to control the position.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but instead Tamdfjsmf has moved into half guard. #T3#
Tamdfjsmf trying to control the action but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Tamdfjsmf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Tamdfjsmf is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tamdfjsmf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Tamdfjsmf 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tamdfjsmf gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Tamdfjsmf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamdfjsmf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tamdfjsmf 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smizhonich's guard.#SUB#
Smizhonich has his feet on Sonnen's thighs here. He's pushed Sonnen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sonnen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Smizhonich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Merry tries to sprawl but Sonnen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sonnen working over Merry with some ground and pound. Merry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sonnen working Merry over with strikes.
Merry is looking to escape.
Sonnen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sonnen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sonnen stops Merry from getting back to his feet.
Sonnen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sonnen working Merry over with strikes.
Merry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen lands strikes from half guard.
Sonnen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sonnen lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen lands with a punch from half guard.
Merry wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Sonnen working over Merry with some ground and pound. Merry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sonnen lands strikes from half guard.
Sonnen working Merry over with strikes.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen passes to side control.
Merry being controlled for a moment.
Sonnen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sonnen landing strikes.
Sonnen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sonnen working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen cracks Merry with a big elbow. #T2#
Sonnen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Merry!
Merry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Merry really wants to buck Sonnen off and get back to his feet.
Sonnen is landing with some decent strikes but Merry is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sonnen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Merry can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Merry taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Merry is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Merry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen landing shots from mount.
Sonnen lands a big elbow - Merry is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Merry is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ben Sonnen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sonnen misses with a takedown
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Sonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garcia tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
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.
Garcia gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Garcia has his feet on Sonnen's thighs here. He's pushed Sonnen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sonnen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Garcia!
An out of breath Diego Garcia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Sonnen gets caught napping as Colchester dives in and scores a takedown. Sonnen manages to retain guard.
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colchester postures up and lands a big shot to Sonnen's brow.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Colchester tries to pass.
Sonnen trying to control the position.
Sonnen wants to control but Colchester passes easily into half guard.
Colchester is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colchester lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Colchester seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Colchester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonnen keeps working.
Colchester lands with a punch from half guard.
Colchester tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sonnen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Colchester 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 keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Colchester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sonnen defending well though. #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 looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Colchester throwing shots but Sonnen is blocking nicely.
Colchester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sonnen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colchester.
Sonnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Colchester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Colchester is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Colchester there. #T3#
Colchester is keen to just control but Sonnen is a slippery customer.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonnen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colchester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Colchester 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.
Colchester is keen to just control but Sonnen is a slippery customer.
Colchester throwing shots but Sonnen is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colchester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonnen tries to roll over but Colchester keeps him under control.
Colchester sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colchester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen.
Colchester throws an overhand right that has Sonnen reeling! Colchester follows up with more punches and Sonnen is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Syngin Colchester!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2022

#R1##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.
Moose looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moose throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sonnen advances to half guard.
Sonnen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sonnen not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Sonnen connects with a nice short shot to Moose's temple.
Sonnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Sonnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moose knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sonnen lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Moose is rocked!
Sonnen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moose with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Moose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
My spies in Milkys Cave inform me that Sonnen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sonnen lands a big elbow - Moose is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sonnen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Sonnen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sonnen defending well though.
Jackson 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 is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sonnen is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Sonnen is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sonnen controls his leg.
Jackson throwing shots but Sonnen is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Sonnen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson 's guard now, I'm sure.
Sonnen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Jackson looking for a triangle here. Sonnen is fighting it but it looks tight! Jackson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sonnen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abraham Jackson !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sonnen showed some decent athleticism there.
Campbell taking some punishment here, with Sonnen in his half guard.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campbell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sonnen is trying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Campbell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonnen.
Sonnen prevents Campbell from standing back up.
Sonnen throwing shots but Campbell is blocking nicely.
Sonnen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Campbell's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas 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.
Campbell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sonnen.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to Campbell's brow. #T2#
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Campbell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campbell is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen cracks Campbell with a solid left hand.
Sonnen works over Campbell with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Campbell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Campbell!#REVR#
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is adopting a defensive guard.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campbell's guard. #REVB##T4#
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen works over Campbell with some ground and pound from guard.
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
Sonnen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Sonnen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Campbell pushes Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Sonnen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Campbell pulls guard.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
Sonnen is in close to Campbell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen cracks Campbell with a solid left hand.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sonnen controls the pace.#T1#
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campbell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Sonnen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#Campbell is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Campbell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen loads up on a big left hand. Campbell felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sonnen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Campbell can't hide his disappointment, as Sonnen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Sonnen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2022

#R1#
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thurman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen goes for a double leg but Thurman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thurman continues to drive forward.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but Thurman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keith Thurman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Sonnen.
Thurman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sonnen dives in for a single leg takedown but Thurman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonnen is defended easily by Thurman .
Thurman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thurman , as that shot connected.
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Sonnen is rocked!
Thurman lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Sonnen up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Thurman from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Sonnen's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Thurman !
Keith Thurman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Sonnen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moore tries to avoid it but Sonnen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moore to the ground. Moore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moore looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side.
Moore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sonnen defends it nicely.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Moore, which made it look bad.
Jaz Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Moore gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Sonnen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonnen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sonnen stands and throws Moore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Moore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moore takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moore takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sonnen is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Sonnen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sonnen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sonnen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sonnen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moore down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Sonnen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#Moore is rocked!
Sonnen lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Moore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sonnen connects with a decent elbow.
Sonnen landing a few strikes.
Sonnen working the head with strikes.
A big shot lands for Sonnen! That's hurt Moore! Will he recover? Sonnen fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Sonnen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Cutting fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Sonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cutting is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sonnen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sonnen wants to control but Cutting is keeping him busy.
Cutting on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cutting looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cutting is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen is nestled in close to Cutting, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Cutting actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sonnen lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cutting looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cutting is breathing heavily.
Sonnen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cutting is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Sonnen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Sonnen there.
Cutting is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Cutting is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
Sonnen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cutting with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Sonnen working over Cutting with some ground and pound. Cutting looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sonnen is taking a breather. Cutting 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cutting is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Sonnen works his way into full mount!
Sonnen working the ground and pound effectively.
Sonnen working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sonnen lands a heavy elbow.
Sonnen working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Cutting taking shots to the head.
Sonnen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cutting looks a forlorn figure.
Sonnen lands a couple of good shots and Cutting has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sonnen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cutting to escape the position.
Cutting is trying to remain composed but Sonnen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sonnen scores with strikes from the back.
Sonnen cracks Cutting with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cutting from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Cutting looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with punches from the back. #T4#
Sonnen is punishing Cutting with strikes - can he finish him?!
Cutting trying to control the position but Sonnen manages to sink in the hooks.
Sonnen scores with punches to the body.
Sonnen connects with a big shot to the side of Cutting's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen is punishing Cutting with some ground and pound.
Sonnen is punishing Cutting with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sonnen lands a shot to the head.
Sonnen scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sonnen.
Sonnen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cutting. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cutting covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sonnen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Cutting working for a triangle but Sonnen defends it easily.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Cutting blocks nicely.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cutting is keeping the position for now.
Cutting preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Cutting is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonnen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sonnen cracks Cutting with a solid left hand.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cutting's head.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cutting keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen cracks Cutting with a solid left hand.#T2#
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cutting works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cutting swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cutting's head.
Sonnen distracts Cutting with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sonnen is working Cutting over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cutting avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cutting is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Sonnen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cutting on his heels. He'll look to pass Cutting's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Cutting is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Sonnen is in close to Cutting's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Cutting is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sonnen defends well.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Ben Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Cutting keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cutting utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cutting enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cutting manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cutting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cutting wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling the position.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutting not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen stands up over Cutting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Sonnen trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cutting 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.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Cutting blocks nicely.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cutting swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to Cutting's brow. #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 trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
Sonnen stands up over Cutting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen is in close to Cutting's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sonnen stands up over Cutting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Cutting 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.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cutting's head.#SUB#
Cutting throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sonnen escapes and throws Cutting's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cutting is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Sonnen landing a few strikes.
Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cutting to see if he's OK.
Sonnen trying to control the position but Cutting is working away.
Cutting taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cutting takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sonnen lands a few punches from side control.
Cutting taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cutting keeps working.
Cutting is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sonnen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cutting is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Sonnen working the body and head with strikes.
Sonnen working the ground and pound from side control.
Sonnen cracks Cutting with a big elbow.
Sonnen wants to control but Cutting is keeping him busy.
Sonnen has control of an arm but Cutting manages to advance to Sonnen's back!
Sonnen wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corner Cutting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Sonnen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cutting's arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Laden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sonnen eats them both and turns towards Laden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Sonnen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen advances to full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Bin Laden has been cut.
Laden wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sonnen is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Laden is rocked!
Laden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
Sonnen lands a big elbow.
Oh Laden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Bin Laden's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sonnen loads up with a big shot that hurts Laden! He's pulled Sonnen in close but Sonnen has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Laden survive? More strikes from Sonnen and Laden is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Sonnen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2022

#R1#
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Milkys Cave in the buildup to the fight.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!#TD#
Sonnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonnen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like James Jones has been cut.
Sonnen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sonnen is taking a breather. Jones 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 is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Sonnen lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones has hold of Sonnen's hands but Sonnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sonnen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sonnen scores with a big shot! Jones's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jones! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Sonnen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Sonnen gets the takedown into side control.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Sonnen lands a few punches from side control.
Chandler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chandler taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes.
Sonnen scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chandler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chandler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sonnen off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Chandler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Chandler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sonnen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T1#
Sonnen tries to roll but Chandler sticks to his back.
Chandler misses with a punch to the head.
Sonnen biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Sonnen wants to control his opponent's hands but Chandler gets his hands free.
Chandler controlling well, preventing Sonnen from escaping the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sonnen 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 Chandler gets his way!
Chandler is trying to stick to Sonnen's back but Sonnen is turning into Chandler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chandler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sonnen.#SUB#
Chandler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chandler's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Chandler 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.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Sonnen is in close to Chandler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Chandler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
Sonnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sonnen slips nicely into half guard.
Sonnen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Sonnen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sonnen lands a nice short elbow.
Sonnen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chandler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chandler is staying active underneath Sonnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sonnen slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.#T4#
Sonnen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sonnen winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sonnen slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Chandler taking some punishment here, with Sonnen in his half guard.
Sonnen winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chandler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sonnen lands strikes from half guard.
Sonnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chandler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sonnen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sonnen looks up at the clock and then as Chandler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sonnen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes.
Chandler stops Sonnen from passing to mount.
Sonnen lands an elbow.
Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chandler to see if he's OK.
Sonnen working the ground and pound.
Ben Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen scoring with punches and elbows.
Chandler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chandler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chandler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chandler taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes. #T1#
Sonnen lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Chandler is rocked!
Check out the look on Sonnen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Chandler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.
Sonnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sonnen lands a nice short elbow.
Sonnen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sonnen working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chandler taking some punishment here, with Sonnen in his half guard.
Sonnen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chandler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sonnen lands strikes from half guard.
Chandler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sonnen works over Chandler with some ground and pound from guard.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Chandler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sonnen defends well.#T2#
Sonnen is working Chandler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sonnen cracks Chandler with a solid left hand.
Sonnen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Sonnen is in close to Chandler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen content to stall in guard here.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen works over Chandler with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler has momentary wrist control but Sonnen slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Chandler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard.
Sonnen is in close to Chandler's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen cracks Chandler with a solid left hand.
Sonnen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Sonnen 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chandler sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sonnen controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chandler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sonnen trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chandler's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chandler has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sonnen doesn't defend quickly enough and Chandler has managed to lock this one up! Can Sonnen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chandler on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Chandler!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sonnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sonnen is controlling him.
Sonnen is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Alvarez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Eddy Alvarez has been cut.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez is still in real trouble! Can Sonnen finish him?
Sonnen gets to his feet and stands over Alvarez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Alvarez felt that one! Sonnen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Alvarez from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Sonnen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Matens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matens to the mat! Matens manages to get full guard.

Matens pushes Sonnen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Matens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sonnen back to the cage. Matens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Sonnen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matens 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.#TD#
Matens successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Matens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is in close to Matens's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Sonnen is sitting in close to Matens's body. Matens has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sonnen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sonnen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Matens.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joesph Matens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Pills gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pills preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Pills keeps moving.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen postures up in Pills's guard and throws a big left but Pills blocks it.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sonnen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pills keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pills. #TD2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pills is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sonnen stands up over Pills, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pills is retaining full guard.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Pills working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pills has wrist control.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pills working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sonnen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sonnen grinds an elbow into Pills's temple.
Pills is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sonnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sonnen just content to control the position.
Sonnen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sonnen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sonnen wants to control but Pills is keeping him busy. #T4#
Sonnen lands a nice forearm strike.
Sonnen wants to control but Pills is keeping him busy.
Pills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pills tries to bench press Sonnen off him but Sonnen keeps the position.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Pills takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen cracks Pills with a big elbow.
Sonnen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sonnen trying to control the position but Pills is working away.
Pills is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Sonnen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Sonnen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pills manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Pills pushes Sonnen off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Sonnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pills tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sonnen is in Pills's guard.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Pills blocks nicely.
Sonnen stands up over Pills, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sonnen stays in close to Pills's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pills keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pills has wrist control.
Sonnen postures up in Pills's guard and throws a big left but Pills blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sonnen is in close to Pills's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Pills gets caught flat footed, as Sonnen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Pills blocks nicely.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ben Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Pills blocks nicely.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control but Pills is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pills wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonnen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sonnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sonnen is in close to Pills's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pills keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen is in close to Pills's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pills keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pills has momentary wrist control but Sonnen slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen trying to control but Pills is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Sonnen 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##TD2#
Sonnen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sonnen working the ground and pound but Pills is defending the strikes.
Pills on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pills tries to get out of the position.
Sonnen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sonnen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sonnen working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pills takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen grinds an elbow into Pills's temple.
Pills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Pills takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sonnen cracks Pills with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sonnen working the ground and pound.
Sonnen working the body and head with strikes.
Sonnen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sonnen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pills is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pills keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sonnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sonnen scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Pills is rocked!#T2#
Pills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Pills is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Sonnen is staying tight to Pills's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pills takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pills is trying to get back to his feet.
Pills is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pills seems a little lost for a moment, as Sonnen dominates the positioning.#T3#
Pills on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sonnen cracks Pills with a big right hand but Pills just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sonnen lands a few punches from side control.
Sonnen is working Pills over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sonnen misses with an attempted head punch from 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.
Sonnen grinds an elbow into Pills's temple.
Sonnen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Sonnen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sonnen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Sonnen trying to control the action but Pills is working from the bottom.
Pills taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sonnen taking a breather here.
Sonnen working the ground and pound from side control.
Pills taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joe Pills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen has knee on belly and moves into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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

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