Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017

#R1#
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Law on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Law gets a clinch.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sonnen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Law is struggling to control the position.
Law is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sonnen is defending well for now.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen is trying to maintain a safe position but Law gets an underhook and turns Sonnen into the cage.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Law.
Law wants to stall.
Law lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Law scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Law's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Law.
Law lands a left hand.
Law misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sonnen.
Law manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Law blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
Law leaning against his opponent.
Law dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law pushes Sonnen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Law misses with some punches.
Law just leaning against Sonnen, taking a breather.
Law lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Law displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sonnen up against the cage.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Sonnen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Law just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sonnen's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonnen's defenses.
Law stalling.
Law lands a left hand. #T3#
Law misses with an elbow over the top.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Law tries a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks it.
Law stalls. #BC#
Sonnen manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Law gets a clinch.
Law softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Law.
Law scores with a shoulder strike.
Law misses with a hook to the ribs.
Law lands an uppercut.#T4#
Law has Sonnen pushed against the cage.
Law goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Law lands a nice elbow.
Sonnen misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Law.
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Law.
Law stalling in the clinch.
Sonnen is trying to stall.
Law lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Law dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Law has Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Law lands with a light punch inside.
Law lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Sonnen is rocked!
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Oh Sonnen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Law stalling the fight.
A short right from Law.
Law misses with an elbow strike.
Law misses with the head strike.
Law content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Law throws a head punch that misses.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law stalls.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Marshall Law seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Law stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Law lands a big right hand that drops Sonnen! The killer instinct kicks in and Law finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Law!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Law!
Marshall Law seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Leo Sonnen spoke after the fight, saying 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

Event: USFC 157
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Vale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vale scores with a nice head shot.
Vale slips a jab and a cross from Sonnen.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vale fails to land with a series of punches.
Vale lands a jab to the nose.
Sonnen blocks a leg kick.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Vale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Sonnen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vale with a jab.
Sonnen misses with a few strikes there.
Vale takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vale pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sonnen back to the cage. Vale follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Vale lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Vale connects with a single shot there.
Vale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vale looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
Vale throws a leg kick but Sonnen moved away.
Vale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Simon Vale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Vale.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vale moves away.
Vale misses with a leg kick.
Sonnen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vale lands a nice looking body shot.
Vale digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vale tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Vale misses with a looping right.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Vale misses.
Sonnen dodges the punch combination from Vale.
Vale lands a glancing blow to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vale checks the leg kick.
Vale scores with a punch to the head.
Sonnen walks into a jab.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vale is trying to defend but Sonnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vale trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Vale is a slippery customer.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vale's head.
Sonnen wants to take a breather but Vale is having none of it.
Vale is trying to stand.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sonnen throwing shots but Vale is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vale has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Vale is defending well.
Sonnen thows a huge punch but Vale dodges it nicely.
Sonnen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vale lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vale manages to avoid it.
Sonnen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vale. Vale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vale sprawls well. Vale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Vale dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Vale saw that one coming.
Vale throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Vale ducks down to avoid it.
Vale is looking to chop away at Sonnen's legs.
Vale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Vale takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Vale jabs at Sonnen's body.
Sonnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Vale's head.
Vale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Vale misses its intended target.
Vale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a shot to the body.
Vale ducks right into an uppercut from Sonnen.
Vale throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Vale.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
It looked like Vale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vale avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Vale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Vale.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Vale's body.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Vale.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Vale moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Sonnen swings for the body but Vale moves out of range. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen takes one to the side of the head.
Vale lands with a cross.
Vale misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Sonnen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Vale wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vale wants to stand and escape but Sonnen is having none of it.
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.
Vale pulls Sonnen in to control the position. #T3#
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sonnen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vale misses with a head kick.
Vale misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vale avoids it really well and circles away.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vale avoids it really well and circles away.
Vale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Sonnen looks for a takedown but Vale sprawls well.
Simon Vale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Sonnen.
Sonnen moves out of range as Vale strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vale throwing a counter right hand but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen wants to slow Vale down by chopping away at his legs.
Simon Vale is winning the standup battle so far.
Vale looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vale.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Vale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vale cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen takes a swing at Vale's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Vale dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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 fails to land with a series of punches.
Sonnen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vale with a jab.
Vale moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Vale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Vale misses with the combination.
Vale misses with a body shot.
Sonnen looks to land a body kick but Vale moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vale throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Vale does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Vale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vale counter with a right hand.
Sonnen lands with a shot to the body.
Vale lands an overhand right.
Vale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Vale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vale throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Vale avoids it easily.
Vale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into Vale's guard.#ES#
Vale 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vale misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Sonnen.
Vale looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Vale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Vale. No joy for Sonnen on that attempt.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Vale sees coming a mile off.
Sonnen tries to move into range but Vale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vale tries to counter with a takedown but Sonnen is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Vale gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sonnen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonnen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leo Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Vale keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leo Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Vale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Vale being controlled here, momentarily.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale misses the target.
Vale is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vale just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale scores with a nice head shot.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Vale misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simon Vale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Sonnen.
Vale misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Vale shrugs it off though.
Vale cracks Sonnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Vale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Vale!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Simon Vale waved his t-shirt featuring Amped Performance's logo in front of the cameras.
Leo Sonnen was interviewed post fight and said 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

Event: USFC 147
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Slevin avoids a kick to the body.
Slevin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slevin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A leg kick checked by Slevin.
Slevin avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Slevin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen throws a solid leg kick but Slevin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonnen.
Slevin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Sonnen misses
and Slevin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in and bounces Slevin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Sonnen is posturing up here but Slevin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sonnen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sonnen has to tap! Slick submission there by Slevin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Slevin!
The defeated Leo Sonnen had this to say: 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

Event: USFC 141
Date: Feb 27, 2017

#R1#
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pentacost takes one to the chin there.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentacost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pentacost throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Sonnen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentacost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentacost misses with a looping right.
Pentacost tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentacost swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Pentacost off balance momentarily.
Pentacost has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentacost jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Pentacost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Pentacost throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen misses with a straight left. #TD#
Sonnen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pentacost on his heels. He'll look to pass Pentacost's guard now, I'm sure.
Pentacost has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pentacost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
Pentacost looking for a sweep. Not yet Pentacost, not yet. #T2#
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pentacost's guard.
Pentacost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonnen is pressing down on Pentacost's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pentacost is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sonnen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pentacost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonnen.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pentacost's head.
Pentacost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen jabs at Pentacost's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentacost. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentacost slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Pentacost.
Pentacost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Pentacost takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Pentacost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentacost just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pentacost. That did some damage!
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentacost moves away.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Pentacost throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Pentacost avoids it well and moves away.
Pentacost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentacost.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sonnen - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentacost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stacker Pentacost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Pentacost misses its intended target.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pentacost throws a good cross that connects.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Pentacost's shoulder, as Pentacost tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Sonnen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sonnen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pentacost tries to avoid it but Sonnen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pentacost to the ground. Pentacost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pentacost slips under a jab from Sonnen.
A big right from Pentacost misses.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Pentacost misses.
Pentacost misses with a double jab.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Pentacost moved away.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Pentacost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentacost throws a right hand that Sonnen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sonnen also avoids with ease.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Pentacost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Sonnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pentacost's half guard.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Sonnen. #T1#
Pentacost is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Pentacost uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Pentacost!#REVB#
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pentacost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sonnen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pentacost passes into side control.
Sonnen struggling a bit here.
Sonnen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leo Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pentacost keeping hold of Sonnen's head, controlling as best he can.
Pentacost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pentacost's head.
Pentacost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pentacost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sonnen lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Pentacost trying to control here.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonnen wants to free his trapped foot but Pentacost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonnen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pentacost's thigh. Pentacost counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sonnen is looking to pass into half guard but Pentacost pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pentacost is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Sonnen pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sonnen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sonnen trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Sonnen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen with a jab.
Pentacost misses with a wild combination.
Pentacost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pentacost swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentacost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pentacost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Pentacost misses with a combination #TD#
so Sonnen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sonnen forces his way into half guard.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Sonnen thows a huge punch but Pentacost dodges it nicely.
Sonnen wants to take a breather but Pentacost is having none of it.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pentacost sees it coming and defends easily.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pentacost can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Sonnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pentacost is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pentacost tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg.
Pentacost is staying active underneath Sonnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sonnen throwing shots but Pentacost is blocking nicely.
Pentacost is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sonnen in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Sonnen throwing shots but Pentacost is blocking nicely.
Sonnen looks to land a strike but Pentacost avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leo Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pentacost misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pentacost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentacost. #TD#
Sonnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pentacost avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sonnen. #T4#
Sonnen wants to control but Pentacost is keeping him busy.
Pentacost being controlled for a moment.
Pentacost managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sonnen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pentacost is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Stacker Pentacost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sonnen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: USFC 135
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Ljashko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Leo Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ljashko manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Ljashko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Ljashko is out of range.
Ljashko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ljashko blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ljashko misses the target.#KD#
Ljashko catches Sonnen napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Sonnen to the canvas! #ROC#
Sonnen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Ljashko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sonnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ljashko finish him?#CL#
Ljashko forces Sonnen back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Ljashko connects with a body shot.
Sonnen looks winded!
Ljashko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ljashko feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Ljashko has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ljashko breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ljashko.
Ljashko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ljashko moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ljashko gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sonnen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Ljashko!
Leo Sonnen was interviewed post fight and said 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

Event: POWERS 60
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frederick moves away.
Frederick tried to counter with a leg kick but Sonnen avoided it.
Frederick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frederick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Frederick moves out of range.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Frederick gets caught napping as Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown. Frederick manages to retain guard.
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Frederick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Frederick!#REVR#
Sonnen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sonnen wants to sweep but no luck.
Frederick wants to stand but Sonnen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sonnen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sonnen working a defensive guard here.
Sonnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Frederick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sonnen is trying to maintain the position but Frederick is very close to passing his half guard.
Frederick wants to get back to his feet.
Frederick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen is trying is best to control the position here.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen controlling the position well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Frederick's head coaches at Cutthroat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Donk. Frederick catches Sonnen right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Frederick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen connects with the punch.
Frederick moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frederick.
Sonnen moves forwards but Frederick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frederick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Frederick's shoulder, as Frederick tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen cracks Frederick with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Cedrick Frederick has been cut.
Frederick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Frederick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frederick moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
It appears Frederick was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat. #T4#
Sonnen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frederick counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen thows a body kick. Frederick tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frederick throws a monster overhand right that drops Sonnen! Frederick follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedrick Frederick!
Cedrick Frederick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Leo Sonnen was interviewed post fight and said 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

Event: POWERS 57
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
Sonnen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shiroo is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Sonnen drives through with a takedown into Shiroo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Shiroo is working from the bottom.
Sonnen postures up in Shiroo's guard and throws a big left but Shiroo blocks it.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shiroo pulls Sonnen in close to prevent any damage.
Shiroo controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Shiroo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Shiroo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sonnen managing to control the position.
Sonnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shiroo is one step ahead there.
Shiroo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Shiroo advances to half guard.
Sonnen trying to hold on to Shiroo's head to control him but Shiroo postures up.
Shiroo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sonnen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shiroo seems to be looking for submissions.
Sonnen trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Sonnen is looking to improve his position.
Shiroo wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shiroo seems to be looking for submissions.
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Shiroo controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Shiroo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shiroo throws a head kick but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiroo manages to avoid it.
Leo Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiroo avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Shiroo tries to counter by clinching up but Sonnen breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiroo. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shiroo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shiroo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Shiroo moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Shiroo counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Shiroo feints and as Sonnen raises his hands in defense, Shiroo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shiroo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.
Shiroo won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Good exchange - Shiroo coming out on top.
Sonnen jabs Shiroo right on the nose. Shiroo blinks but takes it well.
Shiroo tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen darts in looking for a takedown but Shiroo gets double underhooks and turns Sonnen into the cage.
A lazy body kick from Sonnen
and Shiroo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shiroo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sonnen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiroo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiroo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sonnen slips a jab from Shiroo.
Shiroo slips a jab and a cross from Sonnen.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shiroo throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shiroo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shiroo throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shiroo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiroo shoots in and drives through. Sonnen sprawls well.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD2#
Sonnen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2##SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shiroo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shiroo sneaks back into half guard.
Shiroo wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Shiroo looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shiroo wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sonnen is pressing down on Shiroo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shiroo is holding on for now.
Shiroo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sonnen wants to free his trapped foot but Shiroo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Shiroo actively working from the bottom here.
Shiroo won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
Shiroo wants to improve his position but Sonnen is controlling well.
Shiroo is holding on to half guard well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shiroo tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sonnen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiroo at a distance.
Sonnen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sonnen wants it to stay on the feet.
Sonnen tries to land a leg kick but Shiroo saw it coming and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonnen!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sonnen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shiroo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shiroo blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shiroo lands a front kick.
Shiroo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leo Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Shiroo takes the fight into the clinch.
Shiroo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shiroo lands a right hand.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shiroo misses with the head strike.
Shiroo gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shiroo lands with a short shot to the head.
Sonnen is trying to stall.
Shiroo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen trying to stall but Shiroo improves his position. #T1#
Sonnen taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shiroo.
Sonnen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sonnen stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leo Sonnen.
Shiroo thuds his shin into the meat of Sonnen's side.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiroo is just out of range.
Sonnen lands a slapping body shot.
Shiroo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sonnen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shiroo.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shiroo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tetsuya Shiroo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lazy left from Shiroo finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Shiroo gets caught napping as Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown. Shiroo manages to retain guard.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shiroo's head.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiroo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shiroo is trying to keep Sonnen in close.
Shiroo pulls Sonnen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shiroo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shiroo keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shiroo 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.
Leo Sonnen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shiroo keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Shiroo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Shiroo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shiroo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sonnen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shiroo rather than just go for the knockout.
Sonnen swings for the body but Shiroo moves out of range.
Sonnen with a nice cross.
Shiroo checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Shiroo shoots and misses
and Sonnen counters with a two punch combo.
Sonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shiroo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sonnen doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Shiroo was looking to counter with a kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tetsuya Shiroo.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Sonnen!
During a confident post fight interview, Leo Sonnen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Tetsuya Shiroo had this to say: 'I was prepared to die in this cage tonight. The opponent was the better man today but I will be back stronger.'.

Event: PFC 53
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Phoenix tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Phoenix tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a head kick.
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen lands a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Sonnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sonnen leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Sonnen tightens his grip and picks Phoenix up, before dumping him to the ground. Phoenix manages to land in guard.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Phoenix has wrist control.
Sonnen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Sonnen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Phoenix manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SU2#
Phoenix decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonnen. Sonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
Some wild striking there from Sonnen.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simon Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sonnen throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phoenix swivels and escapes.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.#T3#
Phoenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phoenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sonnen circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Phoenix blocks the body kick.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phoenix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sonnen takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Phoenix's leg. Phoenix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen shoots in for a double leg but Phoenix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen is looking to land body kicks.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Sonnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sonnen is in Phoenix's guard.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Sonnen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sonnen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen jabs Phoenix right on the nose. Phoenix blinks but takes it well.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Phoenix! #ES2#
Phoenix explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Leo Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range. #T1#
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range. #T2#
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch position.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simon Phoenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Phoenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sonnen tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen tries to counter with a takedown but Phoenix is quick to defend against it.
Sonnen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix blocks the body kick.
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown but Phoenix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sonnen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Phoenix has Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Phoenix wants to stall.
Phoenix has Sonnen pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Phoenix. #BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonnen lands with a cross.
Sonnen swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Sonnen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
Phoenix tries to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Sonnen with that takedown attempt.
Phoenix doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phoenix doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat.
Leo Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sonnen misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Phoenix wants to stall.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sonnen tries to land knees in the clinch but Phoenix avoids the damage to the body.
Phoenix landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Sonnen has been cut.#TD#
Sonnen lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Phoenix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Phoenix pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Sonnen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Phoenix stands and steps away. Sonnen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix lands with a nice combination. Sonnen backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Sonnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phoenix circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sonnen misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phoenix cracks Sonnen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Phoenix tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leo Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sonnen sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
Sonnen swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch position.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix tries to clinch #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leo Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen is controlling the pace. #T4#
Sonnen wants to free his trapped foot but Phoenix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phoenix tries to kick Sonnen off but Sonnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sonnen trying to control the pace.
Simon Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leo Sonnen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sonnen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PFC : Fight Night 49
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Frederick is looking to land body kicks.
Frederick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frederick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Frederick's head but Frederick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frederick circles away.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sonnen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Frederick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen lands a jab to Frederick's midsection.
Sonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frederick momentarily.
Frederick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Frederick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.#T1#
Frederick looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Frederick looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Frederick scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frederick misses with a body kick.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frederick.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Frederick slaps the foot to one side.
As Sonnen backs away, Frederick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frederick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frederick tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen misses with a double jab.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frederick takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen misses with the body kick
and Frederick counters with a nice uppercut.
Cedrick Frederick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frederick. That did some damage!#T2#
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frederick.
Sonnen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frederick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frederick looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frederick scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonnen looks winded!
Frederick throws a combination that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Frederick throws a head kick that misses.
Frederick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frederick pushes Sonnen away with a front kick.
Frederick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frederick. That one must have hurt.
Frederick fails to land with a series of punches.
Frederick scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Frederick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frederick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frederick catches Sonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frederick.
Sonnen moves out of range as Frederick throws a body kick. #KD#
Frederick drops Sonnen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sonnen looks back up at him and smiles so Frederick waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Sonnen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leo Sonnen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen tries to get into range but Frederick steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sonnen! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Frederick scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedrick Frederick!
A victorious Cedrick Frederick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Leo Sonnen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

Event: PFC tbatba--
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and MacFarlane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen goes for a double leg but MacFarlane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacFarlane continues to drive forward.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in and bounces MacFarlane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sonnen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacFarlane keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane pulls Sonnen in close to his closed guard and prevents Sonnen from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacFarlane looking to control. #T1#
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and MacFarlane counters with a good low kick that Sonnen was not able to check. #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 works the jab nicely.
No luck for Sonnen with that takedown attempt.
MacFarlane tries a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen is wise to it.
Leo Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but MacFarlane avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
MacFarlane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
MacFarlane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen scores with a nice strike.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacFarlane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. MacFarlane does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.#T3#
MacFarlane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
MacFarlane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but MacFarlane saw that one coming.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen tries to counter with a takedown but MacFarlane is quick to defend against it.
MacFarlane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen walks into a left hand.
Sonnen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacFarlane throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen dips to his left and cracks MacFarlane with an uppercut!
Sonnen looks for the body kick but MacFarlane saw that one coming.
Sonnen takes a swing at MacFarlane's ribcage but misses. #T4##TD#
Sonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacFarlane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonnen wants to control but MacFarlane is keeping him busy.
Sonnen is really struggling to control MacFarlane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
MacFarlane desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ground and pound from Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
MacFarlane avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Sonnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacFarlane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sonnen is in MacFarlane's guard.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
MacFarlane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacFarlane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacFarlane working a defensive guard here.
MacFarlane keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully. #T1#
MacFarlane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but MacFarlane blocks nicely.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacFarlane can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacFarlane wants to land a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacFarlane.
A shot to the body from Sonnen misses
and MacFarlane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacFarlane.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacFarlane. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen is looking to wear down MacFarlane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacFarlane throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen.
It seemed like MacFarlane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen moves out of range as MacFarlane strikes.
MacFarlane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
MacFarlane tries a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen is wise to it.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
MacFarlane throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacFarlane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacFarlane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacFarlane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacFarlane.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from MacFarlane misses.
MacFarlane is looking to chop away at Sonnen's legs.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacFarlane.
Sonnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacFarlane takes one to the side of the head.
MacFarlane misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacFarlane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacFarlane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen thumps MacFarlane with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacFarlane doesn't seem phased though.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacFarlane scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rian MacFarlane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
MacFarlane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacFarlane lands with a good body shot.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and MacFarlane counters with an inside leg kick.
MacFarlane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and MacFarlane counters with a leg kick.
MacFarlane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
MacFarlane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen tries to move into range but MacFarlane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonnen swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacFarlane counters with a thumping low kick.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sonnen shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacFarlane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! MacFarlane slams his shin into Sonnen's torso.
MacFarlane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacFarlane drops Sonnen with a huge uppercut! Sonnen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. MacFarlane is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
In his post fight interview, Rian MacFarlane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Leo Sonnen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 46
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Vontavious Payne is out of range.
It looked like Vontavious Payne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses the body punch
and Vontavious Payne counters with a good low kick that Sonnen was not able to check.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vontavious Payne moves away.
We've been told by Vontavious Payne's head coaches at aLion's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Vontavious Payne tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vontavious Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vontavious Payne takes a step back to recover.
Vontavious Payne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vontavious Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vontavious Payne scores with a punch to the head.
Sonnen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vontavious Payne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vontavious Payne there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sonnen fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vontavious Payne misses with the head strike.
Sonnen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vontavious Payne can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Vontavious Payne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vontavious Payne scores with a shoulder strike.
Vontavious Payne has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Vontavious Payne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vontavious Payne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vontavious Payne struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Vontavious Payne scores with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sonnen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sonnen looks winded!
Vontavious Payne throws a head punch that misses.
Vontavious Payne lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Vontavious Payne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vontavious Payne blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Vontavious Payne on the inside.
A short left from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vontavious Payne throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Vontavious Payne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Vontavious Payne.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vontavious Payne is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Vontavious Payne working aggressively here.
Vontavious Payne misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sonnen.
Vontavious Payne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vontavious Payne throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Vontavious Payne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Vontavious Payne on the inside. #T3#
Vontavious Payne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sonnen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vontavious Payne throws a leg kick but Sonnen moved away.
Sonnen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vontavious Payne drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Vontavious Payne.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Vontavious Payne avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vontavious Payne throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen throws a lazy body kick
and Vontavious Payne counters with a left to the body.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
and Vontavious Payne counters with a stiff right hand.
Leo Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Vontavious Payne cracks Sonnen with an uppercut from hell and Sonnen crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vontavious Payne's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Sonnen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leo Sonnen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vontavious Payne arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sonnen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maurice Vontavious Payne!
A relieved looking Maurice Vontavious Payne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Leo Sonnen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

Event: PFC 40: Sigurdsson vs. Evans
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Sonnen slips a straight right by Dorn.
Dorn wants to clinch.
Dorn throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Sonnen has been cut.
Dorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonnen in his tracks.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Dorn misses with a straight right.
A big right from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorn swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen misses the jab.#TD#
Sonnen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorn is retaining full guard.
Dorn is adopting a defensive guard.
Sonnen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dorn wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Dorn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
Dorn is looking to stand up but Sonnen isn't so interested in that idea.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Dorn.
Sonnen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Sonnen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ivan Dorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorn is looking to chop away at Sonnen's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Sonnen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dorn throws a combination that misses
and Sonnen counters with a series of strikes. Dorn will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Sonnen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dorn is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Dorn is trying to stand up here but Sonnen is controlling him well.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dorn keeps working.
Sonnen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sonnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Sonnen is trying to control. Dorn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dorn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dorn.
Sonnen throws a strike but Dorn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorn trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen seems keen to control Dorn's posture.
Sonnen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dorn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dorn is just content to waste time from the top position. Sonnen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Dorn wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Sonnen's closed guard. He's half up but Sonnen has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Sonnen pivots and extends the arm, Dorn falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Sonnen! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Sonnen!
A very excited looking Leo Sonnen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 33: Bone vs. King 2
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Putin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Putin cracks Sonnen with a good jab.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Putin slips the punch.
Putin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Putin moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin with the counter takedown but Sonnen avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.
And Putin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sonnen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Putin misses.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Putin wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Sonnen moves into the clinch.#T1#
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Putin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sonnen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
Sonnen stalling in the clinch but Putin improves position.
Putin prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
I was talking to Sonnen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sonnen has Putin pressed against the cage. #T2#
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
A hook to the body from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
Sonnen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin is looking to control Sonnen's arms but Sonnen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Putin has his back to the cage.
Putin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonnen.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen lands a body punch. #BC#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Leo Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Sonnen throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Sonnen moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Sonnen is pushing Putin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Putin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Sonnen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sonnen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonnen has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Putin keeps him there for the moment.
Putin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen. #T4#
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Putin tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Putin lands a left hand.
Sonnen wants a takedown.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leo Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Putin moved out of range nicely.
Putin scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Putin throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Putin with the counter takedown but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Putin dodges the punch combination from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Putin circles away quickly and effectively.
Putin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putin.#T1#
Putin throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin slips a straight right by Sonnen.#TD#
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!#ES2#
Putin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Putin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Sonnen.
A nice side step and Putin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Putin tries to sprawl but Sonnen drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Sonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Putin's head.
Sonnen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Putin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sonnen.
Sonnen controlling the pace. #T3#
Putin is looking to escape.
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Putin defending well though.
Putin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Putin is not content to let Sonnen control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Putin throws out a powerful jab.
Putin avoids the body shot from Sonnen. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Putin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Leo Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Putin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Putin is looking to clinch.
Putin throws out a powerful jab.
Beast Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Putin against the cage.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Putin.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Beast Putin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Putin thuds a left hand into Sonnen's body.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Putin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Putin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonnen misses the target.
Sonnen throws a hook but Putin blocks it.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy right hand. Putin should have avoided that one.
Sonnen throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Putin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sonnen.#T1#
Putin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen is looking for a counter combo.
Sonnen throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Sonnen closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with some punches.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen is pushing Putin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen wants to stall.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Beast Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sonnen trying to stall but Putin improves his position.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Putin lands a shot to the body.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin is leaning against Sonnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin looking to slow down the pace here.
Sonnen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Putin slips a jab and a cross from Sonnen.
Putin counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Putin walks into a stiff left hand from Sonnen.
Putin lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Putin counters with a crisp one two that drops Sonnen! Putin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sonnen to his feet! Sonnen is in big trouble!
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Putin pounces like a tiger and cracks Sonnen with a vicious hook! Sonnen is down but not out! Putin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Beast Putin!
Beast Putin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Leo Sonnen was interviewed post fight and said 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

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