Post by The Sandmen on Apr 18, 2012 15:33:56 GMT -5
Chael Sonnen is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Carlos Condit doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Carlos Condit today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Carlos Condit moves forward looking for some grappling action
Condit has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen tries to take Carlos Condit to the ground from the clinch...
Condit shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Carlos Condit tries to take advantage...
Condit pushes Chael Sonnen against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Sonnen blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Chael Sonnen and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chael Sonnen is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Condit's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Sonnen fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Condit looks to counter!
Nice punches from Carlos Condit.
Sonnen staggers backwards. Condit wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Carlos Condit shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Condit into his guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Sonnen
Condit struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
Carlos Condit is in Sonnen open guard now
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Condit tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Sonnen
Carlos Condit pushes Sonnen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Condit who is in full mount! Sonnen is in trouble now!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carlos Condit tries a middle kick
Sonnen blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Sonnen steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Condit avoids a dangerous strike from Sonnen
and counters with a solid straight!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Nose
Carlos Condit and Sonnen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Sonnen steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Condit throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Chin
Condit steps forward
Chael Sonnen catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Condit has a small cut in his Chin
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
Sonnen only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Low kick by Chael Sonnen to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Sonnen looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Sonnen measures the resilience of Condit's chin with an uppercut while Condit lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Condit looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
Condit is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sonnen.
Sonnen decides to launch some tentative punches
Carlos Condit takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sonnen throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Inside leg kick from Sonnen
that goes awry.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Carlos Condit
Good shot! Sonnen has reasons to be worried.
Sonnen has a small cut in his Chin
Quick hook by Chael Sonnen
Good shot! Condit has reasons to be worried.
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sonnen has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen tries to take Carlos Condit down... Condit stumbles backwards and Chael Sonnen launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Condit's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Condit holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carlos Condit didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Condit is trying to counter now!
Condit tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
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 tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Chael Sonnen is cooling the fight on the ground
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Condit moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
Carlos Condit tries to open Sonnen's guard...
Sonnen breaks the lock and covers himself from Condit's punches
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Condit is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Carlos Condit fakes a punch and launches himself over Sonnen!
Nice move by Condit who clinches and pushes Sonnen against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sonnen is throwing a flurry of punches!
Carlos Condit just can't get away!
Condit doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Chael Sonnen pushes Condit forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen pushes off of Carlos Condit and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Condit holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Chael Sonnen closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carlos Condit didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Carlos Condit's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Stand up! This is what Sonnen's cornermen are shouting. Carlos Condit is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Carlos Condit 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 Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Sonnen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Condit's face!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Condit tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Sonnen is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Chael Sonnen jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sonnen seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Condit tries to grapple
He puts Sonnen in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Condit takes a break to breathe while holding Chael Sonnen.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Carlos Condit closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punches from Carlos Condit.
Even nicer blocks from Sonnen.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Sonnen is holding Carlos Condit's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chael Sonnen can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Carlos Condit.
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Round 3
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Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Deep breaths from Carlos Condit who tries a hammer punch to Sonnen's ribs.
Sonnen blocks those punches
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Condit's face!
Condit has a small cut in his Nose
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Condit tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Sonnen use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Carlos Condit holds Chael Sonnen and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Chael Sonnen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Carlos Condit has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Stand up! This is what Condit's cornermen are shouting. Chael Sonnen is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Carlos Condit's guard...
Chael Sonnen forces Carlos Condit to open his guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Condit launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sonnen's ribs.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Condit
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Chael Sonnen passes momentarily but Carlos Condit sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Sonnen is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Carlos Condit tries to better his position on the ground...
Condit is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Carlos Condit throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sonnen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Condit misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
Condit knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Chael Sonnen has received.
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Condit is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Sonnen moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Condit measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sonnen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Carlos Condit launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Chael Sonnen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Carlos Condit isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sonnen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Condit's guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Sonnen tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Condit leans and gets Chael Sonnen's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Condit pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Sonnen steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sonnen throws a low kick
Carlos Condit blocks.
Sonnen misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Carlos Condit!
You can see Chael Sonnen's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Left cheek
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
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 tries a middle kick
Condit blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Condit's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Condit steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Carlos Condit moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Sonnen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
Sonnen only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Sonnen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sonnen is clinching with Condit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Condit pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible high kick!
Sonnen deflects and sidesteps.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Quick hook by Chael Sonnen
glances off Condit's arms.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Chael Sonnen who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Carlos Condit pushes away Sonnen trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sonnen stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit circles to get the center of the cage
Sonnen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Carlos Condit pushes away Sonnen trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sonnen stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit circles to get the center of the cage
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sonnen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Carlos Condit pushes away Sonnen trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sonnen stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit circles to get the center of the cage
Condit steps forward
Chael Sonnen catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Nose
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit struggles and launches a few punches to Sonnen's head
Nothing from this... Carlos Condit seems frustrated.
Chael Sonnen pushes away Condit trying to keep the fight at striking range
Condit doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chael Sonnen
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Condit launches a few hard punches to Chael Sonnen's ribs!
Chael Sonnen's ribs shows the damage! Carlos Condit is working his opponent ribs!
Sonnen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sonnen doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Carlos Condit embrace and tries to move away...
Carlos Condit pushes Sonnen forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen tries to take Carlos Condit down... Condit stumbles backwards and Chael Sonnen launches a few punches...
Carlos Condit dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Condit is trying to counter now!
Condit is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sonnen's jaw!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Right cheek
Condit doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Chael Sonnen pushes Condit forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carlos Condit fakes a few punches and advance towards Sonnen trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Sonnen pushes Carlos Condit and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit tries to grapple
He puts Sonnen in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nice beating Chael Sonnen has received.
Sonnen takes a break to breathe while holding Carlos Condit.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen is swinging for the fences!
Condit backpedals and creates space. Chael Sonnen is asking him if he is going to fight!
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sonnen quickly defends.
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Sonnen launches a furious low kick!
Condit blocks.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
Condit launches a furious hook!
That hits Sonnen's chin like a wrecking ball! Sonnen loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Condit is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit has seen better days.
Condit launches a kick to Sonnen's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Condit is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Condit launches a kick to Sonnen's thigh
Sonnen checks that kick!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Condit is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit is a bloody mess!
Condit launches a kick to Sonnen's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Condit moves backwards and gestures for Chael Sonnen to stand up.
Chael Sonnen is on his feet again.
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Carlos Condit's mind is definitely in the fight, Sonnen just got nailed! Carlos Condit saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Sonnen is going to have a headache after this one.
Chael Sonnen throws an uppercut
Condit slips it.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
Condit fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Chael Sonnen can't prevent his opponent from passing. Condit looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Sonnen
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Chael Sonnen tries to close the guard.
Sonnen put Carlos Condit in closed guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit tries to escape from the closed guard
Condit succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Condit tries to jump to side mount.
Chael Sonnen closed his guard around Carlos Condit.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Carlos Condit looks to pass to mount...
Condit slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chael Sonnen.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Condit tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Condit controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Carlos Condit, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Condit sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sonnen stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Carlos Condit is coming in again!
Sonnen can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
The ref breaks up the fight.
The doctor is checking that eye.
Sonnen can't see.
It's all over!
The doctors are stopping this one!
Winner is Carlos Condit by TKO (Doctor Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 0:26 Round 5
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 15/30 (50%)
Kicks 1/8 (12%)
Clinch strikes 4/20 (20%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 13/19 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 584 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 27/47 (57%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/18 (11%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 548 s
Terrible ending to a brilliant back and forth fight. Sometimes you just can't help eye-swelling.
Carlos Condit doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Carlos Condit today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Carlos Condit moves forward looking for some grappling action
Condit has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen tries to take Carlos Condit to the ground from the clinch...
Condit shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Carlos Condit tries to take advantage...
Condit pushes Chael Sonnen against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Sonnen blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Chael Sonnen and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chael Sonnen is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Condit's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Sonnen fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Condit looks to counter!
Nice punches from Carlos Condit.
Sonnen staggers backwards. Condit wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Carlos Condit shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Condit into his guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Sonnen
Condit struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
Carlos Condit is in Sonnen open guard now
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Condit tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Sonnen
Carlos Condit pushes Sonnen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Condit who is in full mount! Sonnen is in trouble now!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carlos Condit tries a middle kick
Sonnen blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Sonnen steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Condit avoids a dangerous strike from Sonnen
and counters with a solid straight!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Nose
Carlos Condit and Sonnen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Sonnen steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Condit throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Chin
Condit steps forward
Chael Sonnen catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Condit has a small cut in his Chin
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
Sonnen only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Low kick by Chael Sonnen to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Sonnen looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Sonnen measures the resilience of Condit's chin with an uppercut while Condit lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Condit looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
Condit is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sonnen.
Sonnen decides to launch some tentative punches
Carlos Condit takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sonnen throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Inside leg kick from Sonnen
that goes awry.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Carlos Condit
Good shot! Sonnen has reasons to be worried.
Sonnen has a small cut in his Chin
Quick hook by Chael Sonnen
Good shot! Condit has reasons to be worried.
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sonnen has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen tries to take Carlos Condit down... Condit stumbles backwards and Chael Sonnen launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Condit's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Condit holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carlos Condit didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Condit is trying to counter now!
Condit tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
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 tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Chael Sonnen is cooling the fight on the ground
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Condit moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
Carlos Condit tries to open Sonnen's guard...
Sonnen breaks the lock and covers himself from Condit's punches
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Condit is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Carlos Condit fakes a punch and launches himself over Sonnen!
Nice move by Condit who clinches and pushes Sonnen against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sonnen is throwing a flurry of punches!
Carlos Condit just can't get away!
Condit doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Chael Sonnen pushes Condit forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen pushes off of Carlos Condit and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Condit holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Chael Sonnen closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carlos Condit didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Carlos Condit's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Stand up! This is what Sonnen's cornermen are shouting. Carlos Condit is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Carlos Condit 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 Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Sonnen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Condit's face!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Condit tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Sonnen is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Chael Sonnen jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sonnen seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Condit tries to grapple
He puts Sonnen in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Condit takes a break to breathe while holding Chael Sonnen.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Carlos Condit closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punches from Carlos Condit.
Even nicer blocks from Sonnen.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Sonnen is holding Carlos Condit's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chael Sonnen can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Carlos Condit.
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Round 3
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Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Deep breaths from Carlos Condit who tries a hammer punch to Sonnen's ribs.
Sonnen blocks those punches
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Condit's face!
Condit has a small cut in his Nose
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Condit tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Sonnen use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Carlos Condit holds Chael Sonnen and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Chael Sonnen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Carlos Condit has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Stand up! This is what Condit's cornermen are shouting. Chael Sonnen is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Carlos Condit's guard...
Chael Sonnen forces Carlos Condit to open his guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Condit launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sonnen's ribs.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Condit
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Chael Sonnen passes momentarily but Carlos Condit sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
Sonnen is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Carlos Condit tries to better his position on the ground...
Condit is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Carlos Condit throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sonnen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Condit misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
Condit knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Chael Sonnen has received.
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Condit is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Sonnen moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Condit measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sonnen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Carlos Condit launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Chael Sonnen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Carlos Condit isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sonnen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Condit's guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Condit
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Sonnen tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Condit leans and gets Chael Sonnen's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Condit pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Sonnen steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sonnen throws a low kick
Carlos Condit blocks.
Sonnen misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Carlos Condit!
You can see Chael Sonnen's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Left cheek
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
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 tries a middle kick
Condit blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Condit's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Condit steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Carlos Condit moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Sonnen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
Sonnen only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Sonnen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sonnen is clinching with Condit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Condit pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible high kick!
Sonnen deflects and sidesteps.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Quick hook by Chael Sonnen
glances off Condit's arms.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Chael Sonnen who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Carlos Condit pushes away Sonnen trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sonnen stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit circles to get the center of the cage
Sonnen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Carlos Condit pushes away Sonnen trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sonnen stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit circles to get the center of the cage
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sonnen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Carlos Condit pushes away Sonnen trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sonnen stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit circles to get the center of the cage
Condit steps forward
Chael Sonnen catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Nose
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit struggles and launches a few punches to Sonnen's head
Nothing from this... Carlos Condit seems frustrated.
Chael Sonnen pushes away Condit trying to keep the fight at striking range
Condit doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chael Sonnen
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Condit launches a few hard punches to Chael Sonnen's ribs!
Chael Sonnen's ribs shows the damage! Carlos Condit is working his opponent ribs!
Sonnen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sonnen doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Carlos Condit embrace and tries to move away...
Carlos Condit pushes Sonnen forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen tries to take Carlos Condit down... Condit stumbles backwards and Chael Sonnen launches a few punches...
Carlos Condit dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Condit is trying to counter now!
Condit is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sonnen's jaw!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Right cheek
Condit doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Chael Sonnen pushes Condit forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carlos Condit fakes a few punches and advance towards Sonnen trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Sonnen pushes Carlos Condit and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit tries to grapple
He puts Sonnen in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nice beating Chael Sonnen has received.
Sonnen takes a break to breathe while holding Carlos Condit.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen is swinging for the fences!
Condit backpedals and creates space. Chael Sonnen is asking him if he is going to fight!
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sonnen quickly defends.
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Sonnen launches a furious low kick!
Condit blocks.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
Condit launches a furious hook!
That hits Sonnen's chin like a wrecking ball! Sonnen loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Condit is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit has seen better days.
Condit launches a kick to Sonnen's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Condit is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Condit launches a kick to Sonnen's thigh
Sonnen checks that kick!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Condit is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit is a bloody mess!
Condit launches a kick to Sonnen's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Condit moves backwards and gestures for Chael Sonnen to stand up.
Chael Sonnen is on his feet again.
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Carlos Condit's mind is definitely in the fight, Sonnen just got nailed! Carlos Condit saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Sonnen is going to have a headache after this one.
Chael Sonnen throws an uppercut
Condit slips it.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
Condit fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Chael Sonnen can't prevent his opponent from passing. Condit looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Sonnen
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Chael Sonnen tries to close the guard.
Sonnen put Carlos Condit in closed guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit tries to escape from the closed guard
Condit succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Sonnen
Condit tries to jump to side mount.
Chael Sonnen closed his guard around Carlos Condit.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Carlos Condit looks to pass to mount...
Condit slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chael Sonnen.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Condit tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Condit controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Carlos Condit, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Condit sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sonnen stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Carlos Condit is coming in again!
Sonnen can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
The ref breaks up the fight.
The doctor is checking that eye.
Sonnen can't see.
It's all over!
The doctors are stopping this one!
Winner is Carlos Condit by TKO (Doctor Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 0:26 Round 5
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 15/30 (50%)
Kicks 1/8 (12%)
Clinch strikes 4/20 (20%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 13/19 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 584 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 27/47 (57%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/18 (11%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 548 s
Terrible ending to a brilliant back and forth fight. Sometimes you just can't help eye-swelling.