Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 28
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hercules.
An inside leg kick from Sonnen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hercules! But no joy.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Hercules avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Hercules lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hercules connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonnen momentarily.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hercules is out of range.
Hercules throws a nice looking combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
A bone on bone clash there as Hercules blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hercules! But no joy.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Sonnen throws a head kick but Hercules moves out of range.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hercules is just out of range.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. Hercules looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Hercules moved away.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Hercules checks it.
Alex Hercules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hercules avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Anderson Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hercules let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Hercules moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Hercules was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Hercules moves out of range.
Hercules digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Star Studded Beef in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Hercules avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Hercules moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hercules checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Hercules scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Hercules moves out of range.
Hercules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen.
Hercules is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hercules.
Sonnen walks into a stiff left hand from Hercules.
Hercules pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
A head kick by Sonnen misses
and Hercules counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hercules throws a combination that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice leg kick.
Hercules paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hercules looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
Sonnen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hercules's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sonnen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hercules.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sonnen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hercules throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hercules uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Hercules sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hercules is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sonnen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sonnen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hercules checks a leg kick.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hercules looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
Hercules unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Hercules will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Hercules avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Hercules lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alex Hercules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick
and Hercules counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses
and Hercules counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hercules is out of range.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hercules is just out of range.
Anderson Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Hercules off balance momentarily.
Hercules throws a series of strikes that have Sonnen backpedaling.
Sonnen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sonnen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Hercules counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Hercules counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Sonnen is rocked!
Sonnen backs away from a small jab... but Hercules lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Sonnen crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hercules with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alex Hercules!
Alex Hercules decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RapidFC 24
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
No luck for Sonnen with that takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Hjung blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Hjung has Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Hjung.
Hjung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hjung'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.
Hjung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonnen's defenses.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hjung with a knee to the head.
Hjung stalling.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Hjung scores with a knee to the head.
Hjung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sonnen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hjung pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonnen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hjung missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hjung obliges.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Hjung.
Hjung stalls.
Hjung is struggling to control the position.
Hjung misses with a body punch.
Hjung 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.
Nice body punch from Hjung. #T2#
Hjung crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Hjung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hjung landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hjung misses with an elbow strike.
Hjung misses with a knee strike.
Hjung pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hjung tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonnen avoids the damage to the body.
Hjung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.#T3#
Sonnen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but Hjung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hjung misses with a knee to the head.
Hjung scores a nice knee to the body.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.#TD#
Sonnen pulls guard.
Hjung postures up in Sonnen's guard and throws a big left but Sonnen blocks it.
Hjung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hjung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Hjung gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Hjung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hjung is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.
Hjung blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Hjung throws a big counter head kick but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.#T4##CL2#
Hjung has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Hjung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hjung can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Hjung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonnen's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hjung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen wants to break free but Hjung has control.
Hjung lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.
Hjung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hjung lands an elbow inside that Sonnen shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Soo Hjung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Hjung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hjung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hjung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man Soo Hjung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hjung taking a breather.
Hjung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hjung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung just leaning against Sonnen, taking a breather.
Sonnen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hjung tries a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks it.
Hjung misses with a knee strike.
Hjung lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Hjung lands a nice knee to the body.
Hjung landing knees to the body.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Hjung keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Hjung.
Hjung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hjung lands a nice elbow.
Hjung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hjung lands an elbow that stopped Sonnen in his tracks for a moment.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks with his arms.
Hjung landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hjung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow. #T2#
Hjung misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hjung effectively controlling the action here.
Sonnen is looking to break free of the clinch but Hjung has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Hjung to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hjung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sonnen's face.
Hjung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sonnen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Hjung to work.
Sonnen avoiding damage as Hjung throws knees to the body. #T3#
Hjung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hjung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sonnen's efforts to push away.
Sonnen is trying to break free.
Hjung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hjung prevents Sonnen from breaking the clinch.
Hjung throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hjung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Hjung trying to land knees to the body.
Hjung misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hjung lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Hjung on the inside.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Hjung has him pressed against the cage.
Hjung lands a knee to the body.
Hjung lands an elbow just above Sonnen 's eye.
Hjung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Soo Hjung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hjung wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen throws out a leg kick but Hjung moves out of range and Sonnen only half commits.
Hjung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hjung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonnen but Sonnen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Hjung rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen avoiding damage as Hjung throws knees to the body.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks with his arms.
We've been informed that Hjung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hjung can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Hjung.
Sonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hjung prevents Sonnen from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Hjung tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonnen avoids the damage to the body.
Hjung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung misses with a punch on the inside.
Hjung missing with knees to the body.
Hjung lands an elbow inside.
Hjung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Hjung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hjung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hjung avoiding damage.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hjung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hjung tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Hjung back against the cage.
Hjung's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sonnen is trying to break free.
Sonnen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hjung obliges.
Good body shot from Hjung.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sonnen is trying to push Hjung away but Hjung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Hjung. #T3#
Hjung stalls.
Hjung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung lands with a left to the head.
Hjung throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Hjung stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hjung misses with the head strike.
Hjung misses with a punch to the body.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks with his arms.
Hjung leaning against his opponent.
Hjung misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Hjung is stalling here.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Hjung is controlling him.
Hjung slowing the pace effectively.
Hjung lands a knee to the body.
Hjung leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Man Soo Hjung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hjung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen tries to work over Hjung's front leg with a kick but Hjung checks it.
Anderson Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Hjung.
Sonnen is looking to slow Hjung down with leg kicks.
Man Soo Hjung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hjung throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Man Soo Hjung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hjung winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Sonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stringfellow checks a leg kick.
Stringfellow works Sonnen's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Stringfellow.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Stringfellow avoids it.
Stringfellow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stringfellow blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
A punch combination from Sonnen misses.
Stringfellow lands a body shot.
Stringfellow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonnen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stringfellow!
Stringfellow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sonnen has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Stringfellow has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Sonnen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stringfellow lands a right hand.
Stringfellow lands a left hand.
Stringfellow misses with a punch on the inside.
Stringfellow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stringfellow throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Stringfellow.
Sonnen is trying to break free.
Stringfellow prevents Sonnen from breaking the clinch.
Sonnen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stringfellow working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Sonnen managing to block the knees to the body from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Stringfellow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stringfellow misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stringfellow.
Sonnen tries to circle away but Stringfellow has him pinned against the cage.
Sonnen blocking some punches. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow lands a nice uppercut.
Stringfellow lands an uppercut.
Stringfellow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sonnen.
Stringfellow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.
Stringfellow lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sonnen is trying to push Stringfellow away but Stringfellow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Stringfellow is controlling him.
Stringfellow lands a shoulder strike.
Stringfellow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Sonnen avoiding damage as Stringfellow throws knees to the body.
Stringfellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stringfellow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Stringfellow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stringfellow lands a body punch.
Stringfellow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stringfellow tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonnen avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stringfellow fails to land.
A short right from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow digs a right hand into Sonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sonnen's gas tank.
Sonnen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stringfellow has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Stringfellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stringfellow lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Stringfellow misses with some punches.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Sonnen is trying to break free.
Stringfellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stringfellow lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to break the clinch but Stringfellow is controlling the position.
Stringfellow misses with some punches.
Sonnen trying to land knees to the body.
Stringfellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stringfellow.
Stringfellow lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Stringfellow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stringfellow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stringfellow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Stringfellow moves out of range easily.
Stringfellow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Stringfellow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stringfellow jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stringfellow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stringfellow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Stringfellow tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stringfellow, as that shot connected.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stringfellow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Stringfellow. That snapped Sonnen's head back. #T1#
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Stringfellow connects with a body shot that sends Sonnen's belly button to the back.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Stringfellow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stringfellow lands a really nice looking cross but Sonnen seems unphased.
Stringfellow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stringfellow lands a nice looking body shot.
Stringfellow scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Stringfellow does no damage.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Stringfellow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Sonnen misses.
Stringfellow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sonnen back to the cage. Stringfellow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stringfellow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stringfellow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sonnen. Sonnen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stringfellow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stringfellow checks a leg kick. #T2#
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Stringfellow.
Stringfellow lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stringfellow scores with a shot to the body.
Stringfellow throws a nice head kick!
Stringfellow blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Anderson Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Stringfellow slams his shin into Sonnen's torso.
Stringfellow throws a head kick that misses.
Stringfellow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sonnen on the side of the head.
Jab from Stringfellow.
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Stringfellow's leg but Stringfellow calmly moves out of range.
Stringfellow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stringfellow lands with a shot to the body.
Stringfellow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3##CL2#
Stringfellow rushes Sonnen and presses him up against the cage.
Stringfellow missing with knees to the body.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Stringfellow keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow lands with a short shot to the head.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Stringfellow lands a shoulder strike.
Stringfellow is working Sonnen over against the cage.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stringfellow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sonnen.
Stringfellow throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow has Sonnen pressed against the cage, preventing Sonnen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stringfellow missing with knees to the body.
Stringfellow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Stringfellow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stringfellow lands a left hand.
Stringfellow has Sonnen pressed against the cage, preventing Sonnen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stringfellow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stringfellow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Stringfellow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
Stringfellow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stringfellow lands an overhand right.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stringfellow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen moves forwards but Stringfellow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stringfellow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stringfellow lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Stringfellow as he checks the leg kick.
Stringfellow cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stringfellow scores with a hook.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stringfellow scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Stringfellow. That snapped Sonnen's head back. #T1#
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Sonnen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Stringfellow pushes Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
Stringfellow cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow presses Sonnen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Stringfellow is leaning against Sonnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Anderson Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Desmond Stringfellow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stringfellow throws a head punch that misses.
Stringfellow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Sonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen avoiding damage as Stringfellow throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Stringfellow working aggressively here.
Sonnen wants to get back to striking at distance but Stringfellow won't allow it.
Stringfellow lands a shot to the body.
Sonnen is looking to break free of the clinch but Stringfellow has double underhooks.
Stringfellow lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Stringfellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Sonnen is trying to force a seperation but Stringfellow has the dominant position.
Stringfellow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Desmond Stringfellow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sonnen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sonnen working hard to break the clinch.
Sonnen wants to get back to striking at distance but Stringfellow won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stringfellow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sonnen.
Stringfellow working aggressively here.
Sonnen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stringfellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Stringfellow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stringfellow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Stringfellow!

Event: Rapid Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Jimenez dives in for a single leg takedown but Sonnen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sonnen tries to counter by clinching up but Jimenez breaks away and moves out of range.
Diego Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Jimenez drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Sonnen is posturing up here but Jimenez 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 Jimenez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Jimenez!
In his post fight interview, Diego Jimenez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 08, 2019

#R1#
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cormier's calf.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cormier manages to avoid it.
Cormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen avoids it really well and circles away.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Cormier's front leg.
Sonnen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Cormier circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cormier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
As Sonnen backs away, Cormier returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Cormier is looking for a counter combo.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cormier has a takedown stuffed.
Cormier throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Sonnen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Cormier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cormier. That did some damage!
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Cormier wants to clinch.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Cormier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cormier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Cormier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cormier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen avoids it really well and circles away.
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen is looking to clinch but Cormier is avoiding it.
Cormier shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Cormier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sonnen tries a low kick but Cormier avoids it.
Sonnen slaps away a takedown attempt from Cormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Cormier misses.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cormier tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sonnen as he jumps to the side.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. Cormier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen scores with a head kick. #ROC2#
Cormier is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Cormier has been cut.
Cormier drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cormier just on the top of the head. Cormier drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cormier - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Sonnen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Contreras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sonnen is staying active underneath Contreras, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Contreras is looking for a kimura here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Contreras working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Contreras stops Sonnen from getting back to his feet.
Sonnen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Contreras.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Contreras accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras sitting in guard here, content to control.
Contreras landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contreras not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Contreras missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Contreras trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Contreras is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Contreras counters with a single leg into guard. Sonnen didn't expect that.
Contreras missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Contreras showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Contreras is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Contreras throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Contreras on the ground.
Contreras with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Contreras tries to pass.
Contreras controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Contreras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Contreras stands up over Sonnen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Contreras wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Contreras makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Contreras stands up over Sonnen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Contreras is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Contreras stays in close to Sonnen's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Sonnen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Contreras is able to avoid easily.
Contreras should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Sonnen rushes Contreras and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Contreras works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sonnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Contreras is looking to work some ground and pound but Sonnen has wrist control.
Contreras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Contreras drops back looking for a leg! Sonnen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sonnen manages to kick Contreras off! Contreras jumps back into Sonnen's guard.
Contreras lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Contreras dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Contreras has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch. #TD2#
Contreras is trying to trip Sonnen. He has hold of a leg but Sonnen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Contreras persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Sonnen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Titus Contreras has been cut.#TD2#
Contreras gets a double leg takedown into Sonnen's guard.#ES#
Sonnen has his feet on Contreras's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but Contreras manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Contreras decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Contreras lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Contreras controlling the pace. #T1#
Contreras slips a nice elbow through Sonnen's hands, connecting with Sonnen's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Contreras is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sonnen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Contreras scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Contreras seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Contreras in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Contreras lands a nice short elbow.
Contreras thows a huge punch but Sonnen dodges it nicely.
Contreras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Contreras is nestled in close to Sonnen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Contreras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sonnen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sonnen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sonnen is not content to let Contreras control the position.
Contreras is taking a breather. Sonnen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Contreras flicks out a counter leg kick but Sonnen steps away.
Contreras avoids the body shot from Sonnen. #TD2#
Contreras feints and as Sonnen raises his hands in defense, Contreras changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sonnen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Contreras controls the pace.
Contreras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Contreras sitting in guard here, content to control.
Contreras cracks Sonnen with a solid left hand.#T4#
Sonnen being controlled here, momentarily.
Contreras landing some decent shots from guard.
Contreras distracts Sonnen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Contreras sitting in guard here, content to control.
Contreras in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Contreras is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Titus Contreras will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titus Contreras's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Contreras moves out of range. #TD2#
Contreras looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sonnen!
Contreras lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sonnen down.
Sonnen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ground and pound from Contreras seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Contreras in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Contreras lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Titus Contreras has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Contreras.
Contreras taking a breather here.
Contreras trying to control the position but Sonnen is working away.
Sonnen parries the strikes from Contreras easily there. Contreras is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sonnen to escape.
Contreras is putting a hurting on Sonnen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Contreras cracks Sonnen with a big elbow.
Contreras working the ground and pound from side control.
Anderson Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Contreras.
Contreras is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sonnen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Contreras lands some shots froms side control.
Contreras in side control lands a decent elbow.
Contreras working the ground and pound from side control.
Sonnen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Contreras connects with a decent elbow.
Contreras lands a decent elbow from side control.
Contreras lands an elbow.
Contreras is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Contreras lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Contreras trying to control the position but Sonnen is working away.
Sonnen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Contreras connects with a decent elbow.
Titus Contreras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Contreras tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sonnen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Contreras slows the pace down. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sonnen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Contreras has an Americana. Sonnen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Contreras is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Contreras hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Titus Contreras!

Event: QFC Tournament 890 Round 3
Date: Dec 24, 2018

#R1#
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick.
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green checks a leg kick.
Green on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Green does no damage.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Green throws a combination. Sonnen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Green swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonnen scores with a nice body kick.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Green blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Green scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen scores with a head kick. Green tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick by Sonnen misses
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Green is looking to wear down Sonnen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen misses the body punch
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Sonnen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sonnen counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Sonnen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonnen thinking.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green lands a body shot. #T4#
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Green is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Green scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonnen thinking.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Sonnen slams his shin into Green's torso.
Sonnen tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sonnen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyler Green will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sonnen tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Tyler Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
As Sonnen looks to move away, Green throws a big counter combo but Sonnen just gets out of the way.
A good leg kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sonnen eats them both and turns towards Green to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen wants to clinch but Green slips to the side
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Green is looking for a counter combo.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Green's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Green duly obliges.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Green blocks the low kick.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonnen.
Green 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.
Green throws a shot to the body.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyler Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sonnen misses
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow Green down. #T3#
Sonnen lands a nice looking body kick.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Tyler Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Sonnen throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
Sonnen is looking to score with low kicks.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
Green was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Green.
Sonnen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Green dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen closes the distance but Green moves to the side
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen scores with a head kick.
A head kick by Sonnen misses
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Sonnen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Sonnen looks to move away, Green throws a big counter combo but Sonnen just gets out of the way.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Sonnen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen thuds his shin into the meat of Green's side.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Green! #T1#
A good leg kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sonnen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Sonnen will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Sonnen is rocked!
Green scores with a body shot.
Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Green moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sonnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Sonnen looks to move away, Green throws a big counter combo but Sonnen just gets out of the way.
Anderson Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sonnen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Green counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Sonnen! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Green!

Event: QFC Tournament 890 Round 2
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Graham tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Graham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sonnen's half guard.
Graham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graham 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.
Graham thows a huge punch but Sonnen dodges it nicely.
Graham wants to advance to full mount but Sonnen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham looking to pass the guard.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Graham lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Graham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sonnen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sonnen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sonnen wants to stand but Graham is controlling his posture from full guard.
Graham has control of Sonnen's left arm, preventing Sonnen from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Graham managing to control the position. #SUB#
Graham has his foot on Sonnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sonnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graham tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Sonnen stands up and waves to Graham to follow him.
Anderson Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Graham counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Sonnen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graham feinted with a counter takedown.
Graham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonnen.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sonnen as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Graham tries to counter with a takedown but Sonnen is quick to defend against it.
Sonnen thumps Graham with a low kick.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Graham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sonnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graham somewhat.#T4#
Graham takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by Sonnen.
Sonnen feints the counter takedown.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonnen.#TD#
Graham drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Sonnen pushes Graham off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Sonnen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sonnen pinned against the cage. Sonnen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonnen. Sonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
TJ Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Graham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sonnen after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Graham gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sonnen regains guard. #ES2#
Sonnen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sonnen's efforts to push away.
Graham prevents Sonnen from breaking the clinch.#T1##TD#
Graham turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Sonnen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Graham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sonnen to the mat! Sonnen manages to get full guard.
Graham won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
Graham wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Graham looking to sit in guard and control but Sonnen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen wanted to stand there but Graham had control of the position.
Graham wants to control the position but Sonnen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sonnen wants to stand but Graham has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sonnen not doing much here.
Sonnen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Graham controls his leg. #T3#
Graham wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Sonnen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a head kick! #T4##TD#
Graham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Graham is keen to just control but Sonnen is a slippery customer.
Graham prevents Sonnen from standing back up.
Graham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sonnen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Graham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sonnen is trying to stand up here but Graham is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Graham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet but Graham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Graham wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Graham trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Graham 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.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sonnen is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sonnen throws a head kick that Graham semi-blocks.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Graham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sonnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graham somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Graham has a takedown stuffed.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Sonnen scores with a head kick. Graham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Graham avoids the head kick by Sonnen. #TD#
Graham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sonnen's guard.
Graham won't allow Sonnen to get back to his feet. #T3#
Graham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Graham wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Sonnen connects with a high kick.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sonnen pinned against the cage. Sonnen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sonnen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Anderson Sonnen!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Anderson Sonnen!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Anderson Sonnen!

Anderson Sonnen wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 890 Round 1
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Sonnen is quick to defend against it.
Sonnen lands with a slapping head kick.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Sonnen kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Sonnen gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Sonnen gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Sonnen misses #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Sonnen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Sonnen!#REVB#
Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
Sonnen wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. #T2#
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SU2#
Sonnen gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Sonnen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Sonnen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Sonnen!#REVB##T4#
Jones is pulling down on Sonnen's head. It's preventing any offense from Sonnen, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Sonnen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Jones throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range. #CL2#
Sonnen pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sonnen's efforts to push away.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sonnen's efforts to push away.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Sonnen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sonnen regains guard immediately.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones stands and throws Sonnen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonnen keeps working.
Jones working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sonnen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.#T2#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sonnen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Sonnen has wrist control.
Jones trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sonnen sprawls and moves away.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Sonnen is looking for the big counter here.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonnen is defended easily by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Anderson Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Sonnen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sonnen postures up.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sonnen has passed into side control.
Jones wants to control but Sonnen postures up.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Daniel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sonnen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones pulls Sonnen in close to prevent any damage.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sonnen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Sonnen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Sonnen!#REVB#
Jones 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones pulls Sonnen in close to his closed guard and prevents Sonnen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Jones trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Anderson Sonnen!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Anderson Sonnen!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Anderson Sonnen!

Anderson Sonnen wins by unanimous decision!

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