Post by The Sandmen on Feb 1, 2013 18:52:31 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Sonnen while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Yushin Okami doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Yushin Okami is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Okami moves forward looking for some action
Yushin Okami shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Okami grab one of Chael Sonnen's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Yushin Okami throw Sonnen to the mat like a ragdoll
Okami is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Okami opts to jump inside Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen didn't see that coming. Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen now.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Yushin Okami moves to better his position on the ground...
Yushin Okami viciously slams hammer blows to Sonnen's face!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Yushin Okami wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Okami drills Chael Sonnen's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Yushin Okami throws down elbows...
Sonnen is not making himself an easy target.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Okami gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chael Sonnen! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chael Sonnen doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Nose
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Okami doesn't allow him!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Okami is moving on the ground...
Sonnen tries to counter Okami's moves on the ground.
Sonnen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Okami
He is not able to do it
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Okami's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Okami's side.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Okami doesn't allow him!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Okami's cheek from the guard.
Yushin Okami uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Yushin Okami fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sonnen's face!
Sonnen's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Okami moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Okami doesn't allow him!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Okami tries to move to full mount
Okami succeeds
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
Okami knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Yushin Okami to fight back!
Yushin Okami throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Sonnen's face with those brutal elbows! Sonnen needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Okami fires a barrage of punches at Sonnen's head!
This is bad! Okami is just pounding on Chael Sonnen's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Okami's moves.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Okami
Okami throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chael Sonnen
Solid shots!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Yushin Okami is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Yushin Okami fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sonnen's face!
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Yushin Okami tries to open Sonnen's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Yushin Okami. Sonnen is unable to cover himself now!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Forehead
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Yushin Okami looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Yushin Okami slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Okami doesn't allow him!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Yushin Okami moves to better his position on the ground...
Yushin Okami viciously slams hammer blows to Sonnen's face!
Sonnen's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Forehead
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Yushin Okami wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Okami drills Chael Sonnen's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That punishment by Yushin Okami has left Sonnen staggered! Yushin Okami should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on Sonnen's face.
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Round 2
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Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Yushin Okami was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Yushin Okami throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Forehead
Yushin Okami leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sonnen
Okami shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Chael Sonnen tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Okami is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Yushin Okami slightly pushes Sonnen into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Yushin Okami fakes a punch and launches himself over Chael Sonnen
Great move by Okami who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Okami launches a knee!
Yushin Okami hits Sonnen's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Okami doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Okami who put distance between them
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Yushin Okami and Sonnen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yushin Okami is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Okami wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Okami moves forward and holds Sonnen
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen slightly pushes Okami into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Yushin Okami leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sonnen
Okami shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yushin Okami can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Okami launches a few hard punches to Chael Sonnen's ribs!
Chael Sonnen's ribs shows the damage! Yushin Okami is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Yushin Okami grapple with Chael Sonnen and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Okami's moves.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Yushin Okami in his guard.
Yushin Okami keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Yushin Okami looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Yushin Okami slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Yushin Okami is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Okami leans back...
He clobbers Chael Sonnen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
This is over! That impact from Yushin Okami has left Sonnen laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Yushin Okami by KO (GnP) at 3:17 Round 2
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 323 s
Statistics: Yushin Okami
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/41 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 315 s
Sonnen forgot to show up. Okami didn't.
Yushin Okami doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Yushin Okami is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Okami moves forward looking for some action
Yushin Okami shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Okami grab one of Chael Sonnen's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Yushin Okami throw Sonnen to the mat like a ragdoll
Okami is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Okami opts to jump inside Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen didn't see that coming. Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen now.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Yushin Okami moves to better his position on the ground...
Yushin Okami viciously slams hammer blows to Sonnen's face!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Yushin Okami wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Okami drills Chael Sonnen's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Yushin Okami throws down elbows...
Sonnen is not making himself an easy target.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Okami gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chael Sonnen! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chael Sonnen doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Nose
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Okami doesn't allow him!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Okami is moving on the ground...
Sonnen tries to counter Okami's moves on the ground.
Sonnen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Okami
He is not able to do it
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Okami's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Okami's side.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Okami doesn't allow him!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Okami's cheek from the guard.
Yushin Okami uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Yushin Okami fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sonnen's face!
Sonnen's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Okami moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Okami doesn't allow him!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sonnen
Okami tries to move to full mount
Okami succeeds
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
Okami knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Yushin Okami to fight back!
Yushin Okami throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Sonnen's face with those brutal elbows! Sonnen needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Okami fires a barrage of punches at Sonnen's head!
This is bad! Okami is just pounding on Chael Sonnen's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Okami's moves.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Okami
Okami throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chael Sonnen
Solid shots!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Yushin Okami is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Yushin Okami fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sonnen's face!
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Yushin Okami tries to open Sonnen's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Yushin Okami. Sonnen is unable to cover himself now!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Forehead
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Yushin Okami looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Yushin Okami slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Okami doesn't allow him!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Yushin Okami moves to better his position on the ground...
Yushin Okami viciously slams hammer blows to Sonnen's face!
Sonnen's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Forehead
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Yushin Okami wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Okami drills Chael Sonnen's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That punishment by Yushin Okami has left Sonnen staggered! Yushin Okami should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on Sonnen's face.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Yushin Okami was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Yushin Okami throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Forehead
Yushin Okami leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sonnen
Okami shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Chael Sonnen tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Okami is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Yushin Okami slightly pushes Sonnen into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Yushin Okami fakes a punch and launches himself over Chael Sonnen
Great move by Okami who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Okami launches a knee!
Yushin Okami hits Sonnen's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Okami doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Okami who put distance between them
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Yushin Okami and Sonnen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yushin Okami is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Okami wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Okami moves forward and holds Sonnen
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen slightly pushes Okami into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Yushin Okami leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sonnen
Okami shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yushin Okami can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Okami launches a few hard punches to Chael Sonnen's ribs!
Chael Sonnen's ribs shows the damage! Yushin Okami is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Yushin Okami grapple with Chael Sonnen and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Okami's moves.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Yushin Okami in his guard.
Yushin Okami keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Yushin Okami looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Yushin Okami slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Yushin Okami is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Okami leans back...
He clobbers Chael Sonnen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
This is over! That impact from Yushin Okami has left Sonnen laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Yushin Okami by KO (GnP) at 3:17 Round 2
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 323 s
Statistics: Yushin Okami
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/41 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 315 s
Sonnen forgot to show up. Okami didn't.