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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Tank Engine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sonnen somewhat.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Tank Engine defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen shoots and misses
enabling The Tank Engine to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonnen is defended easily by The Tank Engine.
It seemed like The Tank Engine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but The Tank Engine circles away easily
and The Tank Engine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Tank Engine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Tank Engine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen misses with a takedown
and The Tank Engine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and The Tank Engine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by The Tank Engine, which made it look bad.
Sonnen has a takedown stuffed.
The Tank Engine looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. The Tank Engine tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Tank Engine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Tank Engine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas The Tank Engine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Tank Engine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 dives in and grabs The Tank Engine's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Tank Engine pushes down on Sonnen's head and hops out.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Tank Engine sprawls well. The Tank Engine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
The Tank Engine looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but The Tank Engine circles away easily
and The Tank Engine counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen goes for a double leg but The Tank Engine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Tank Engine continues to drive forward.
Sonnen with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling The Tank Engine to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen goes for a double leg but The Tank Engine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Tank Engine continues to drive forward.
The Tank Engine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Tank Engine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Tank Engine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but The Tank Engine circles away easily
and The Tank Engine counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that The Tank Engine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Tank Engine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by The Tank Engine, which made it look bad.
The Tank Engine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen dives in for a single leg takedown but The Tank Engine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen shoots and misses
and The Tank Engine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonnen.
The Tank Engine throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but The Tank Engine circles away easily
and The Tank Engine counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Tank Engine counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas The Tank Engine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sonnen misses with a takedown
enabling The Tank Engine to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting The Tank Engine counter with a right hand.
Sonnen has a takedown stuffed.
The Tank Engine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and The Tank Engine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Tank Engine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sonnen somewhat.
The Tank Engine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Tank Engine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but The Tank Engine sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from The Tank Engine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danny Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with The Tank Engine, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes The Tank Engine against the cage but The Tank Engine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Tank Engine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Tank Engine leaves Sonnen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Tank Engine looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen shoots and misses
and The Tank Engine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Tank Engine pinned against the cage. The Tank Engine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like The Tank Engine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen shoots in but The Tank Engine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Tank Engine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Tank Engine slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonnen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Tank Engine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Sonnen has his takedown stuffed
and The Tank Engine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danny Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen has his takedown stuffed
and The Tank Engine counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. The Tank Engine tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Tank Engine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and The Tank Engine counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Sonnen shoots in but no luck this time.
The Tank Engine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown but The Tank Engine sprawls well. He's pushed Sonnen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Tank Engine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Tank Engine as he avoids it easily.
Sonnen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sonnen dives in and grabs The Tank Engine's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Tank Engine pushes down on Sonnen's head and hops out.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Tank Engine pinned against the cage. The Tank Engine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and The Tank Engine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Tank Engine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Tank Engine wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from The Tank Engine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Tank Engine slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonnen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Tank Engine! But no joy.
Sonnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Tank Engine circles away.
The Tank Engine looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Tank Engine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling The Tank Engine to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by The Tank Engine, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from The Tank Engine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Tank Engine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sonnen misses with a takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas The Tank Engine 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sonnen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Tank Engine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but The Tank Engine shows good takedown defense.
Sonnen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Tank Engine tries to avoid it but Sonnen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Tank Engine to the ground. The Tank Engine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Tank Engine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen darts in looking for a takedown but The Tank Engine gets double underhooks and turns Sonnen into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Tank Engine! But no joy.
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Sonnen with that takedown attempt.
The Tank Engine throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen shoots in and drives through. The Tank Engine sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank Engine stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonnen. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
The Tank Engine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from The Tank Engine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but The Tank Engine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Tank Engine stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonnen. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
The Tank Engine throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Tank Engine! But no joy.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sonnen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sonnen has his takedown stuffed
and The Tank Engine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from The Tank Engine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Sonnen shoots and misses
and The Tank Engine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen shoots and misses
and The Tank Engine counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Tank Engine swivels and escapes.
The Tank Engine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Tank Engine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Tank Engine slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonnen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Tank Engine throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but The Tank Engine sprawls well.
Sonnen shoots and misses
and The Tank Engine counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Tank Engine's waist but The Tank Engine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Tank Engine defends it nicely.#T3#
Sonnen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Tank Engine pinned against the cage. The Tank Engine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Tank Engine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Tank Engine slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonnen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Tank Engine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Tank Engine's waist but The Tank Engine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sonnen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sonnen fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Tank Engine! But no joy.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.#T4#
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting The Tank Engine counter with a right hand.
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and The Tank Engine counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Tank Engine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas The Tank Engine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sonnen shoots in but The Tank Engine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Tank Engine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Tank Engine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt - The Tank Engine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Tank Engine throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Danny Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses
and The Tank Engine counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas The Tank Engine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Tank Engine 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 24:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas The Tank Engine! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 991 Round 4
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Sinclair moves into the clinch.#TD#
Sonnen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sonnen manages to end up in side control.
Sonnen working away.
Sonnen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sinclair some visible discomfort.
Sinclair sneaks back into half guard.
Sinclair slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sinclair keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Sinclair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Sinclair looking for a sweep. Not yet Sinclair, not yet.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Sinclair is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sinclair has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sinclair has an active guard here but Sonnen has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen wants to pass to mount but Sinclair is defending the position.
Sonnen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sinclair on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sinclair wants to sweep but Sonnen has passed to side control!
Sonnen looks up at the clock and then as Sinclair takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sonnen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sinclair manages to get back to half guard.
Sonnen drops an elbow to the side of Sinclair's head.
Sinclair gets back to full guard.
Sonnen distracts Sinclair with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
Sonnen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sonnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Sinclair.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sonnen stands up over Sinclair, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sinclair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sinclair keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Sinclair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sonnen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Sonnen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sinclair is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sonnen off and has taken his back!
Sinclair is not going to allow Sonnen to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Sonnen showing good submission defense here.
Sonnen tries to escape but Sinclair has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen trying to control the position but Sinclair manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Sonnen has hold of Sinclair's leg, trying to break free but it's let Sinclair lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Sonnen is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Sinclair throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Sinclair! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 991 Round 3
Date: Jun 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Teh Oshawa as he connects with a hook.
Teh Oshawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD2#
Sonnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Teh Oshawa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sonnen is in Teh Oshawa's guard.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#It looks like Kenosha Teh Oshawa has been cut.#SUB2#
Sonnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sonnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teh Oshawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teh Oshawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen stops Teh Oshawa from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
Teh Oshawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#Kenosha Teh Oshawa's cut is getting worse.
Teh Oshawa is looking to stand up but Sonnen isn't so interested in that idea.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Teh Oshawa has wrist control.
Teh Oshawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
Teh Oshawa wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling the position. #T1#
Sonnen is pushing down on Teh Oshawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teh Oshawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Sonnen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Teh Oshawa looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Sonnen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Teh Oshawa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Sonnen! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 991 Round 2
Date: Jun 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Sonnen drives through with a takedown into Boxing Champ's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sonnen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boxing Champ gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Sonnen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boxing Champ has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boxing Champ!
Sonnen has a closed guard, preventing Boxing Champ from standing up. #SUB#
Sonnen has his foot on Boxing Champ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxing Champ works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sonnen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Boxing Champ stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boxing Champ slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonnen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Boxing Champ counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown but Boxing Champ manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sonnen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boxing Champ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boxing Champ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Boxing Champ circles away easily
and Boxing Champ counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boxing Champ lunges at Sonnen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonnen's hand.
Danny Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sonnen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Boxing Champ pushes Sonnen off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Boxing Champ tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boxing Champ manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boxing Champ - that will leave a mark!
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Boxing Champ tries to counter with a clinch but Sonnen shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Boxing Champ finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Boxing Champ circles away easily
and Boxing Champ counters with a series of strikes. Sonnen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but Boxing Champ shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boxing Champ throws a fast counter high kick but Sonnen manages to duck under it in time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boxing Champ tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxing Champ tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxing Champ ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Sonnen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boxing Champ to the mat! Boxing Champ manages to get full guard.
Boxing Champ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sonnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boxing Champ has momentary wrist control but Sonnen slips an elbow through the middle.
Boxing Champ wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling the position.
Sonnen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Sonnen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boxing Champ is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sonnen, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonnen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sonnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxing Champ manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen stands up over Boxing Champ, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sonnen loads up on a big left hand. Boxing Champ felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sonnen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Boxing Champ can't hide his disappointment, as Sonnen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Sonnen! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 991 Round 1
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
King feints and as Sonnen raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sonnen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think King should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sonnen has tightened it up now! King should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Danny Sonnen!
In defeat, Jeff King stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came up short this time but yall better believe I'm coming right back until i get a title'. |
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