PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Sonnen (ranked 22942 p4p, 268 weight class) and Desmond Stringfellow (ranked 3881 p4p, 184 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Sonnen
vs
Stringfellow

175 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Stringfellow!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!