Post by The Sandmen on Feb 18, 2013 1:35:37 GMT -5
Chael Sonnen looks very relaxed.
Shonie Carter is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win 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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Sonnen and Carter move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carter goes down.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Carter tries to counter Sonnen's moves on the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Sonnen moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Carter is trying to counter now!
Carter tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Carter anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Shonie Carter's guard...
Chael Sonnen passes momentarily but Shonie Carter regains half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen hovers above Carter
Good punches to Carter's body.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Carter measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Shonie Carter attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Carter 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.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen hovers above Carter
Shonie Carter stops him from throwing strikes.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shonie Carter, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Shonie Carter's Right cheek
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Shonie Carter attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Shonie Carter doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Carter tries to grapple
Sonnen moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Quick hook by Shonie Carter
glances off Sonnen's arms.
Sonnen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carter is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Carter tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Shonie Carter can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sonnen looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Shonie Carter's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Shonie Carter attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg...
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Carter's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Shonie Carter launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Carter tries to show some ground skills
Shonie Carter put Sonnen in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Sonnen sits over his knees and pushes away Carter's leg!
Chael Sonnen is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Shonie Carter...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Shonie Carter tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls him over and takes his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Carter
Sonnen tries to end this with a RNC!
Carter manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Shonie Carter is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Carter's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Carter tries to cover his face,
Shonie Carter is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sonnen
Shonie Carter tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Shonie Carter passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen regains full guard.
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sonnen
Good looking punches from Shonie Carter on the ground
deflected by Sonnen.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Carter blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sonnen's guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Sonnen is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Sonnen seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Shonie Carter
Great move by Sonnen who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carter grab one of Chael Sonnen's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Sonnen done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Carter misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Shonie Carter's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen is in closed guard... Carter tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Shonie Carter's guard...
Chael Sonnen forces Shonie Carter to open his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Carter tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Sonnen tries to open up Shonie Carter's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Carter in the side of the head
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Carter tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Shonie Carter's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Carter has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen is in closed guard... Carter tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Carter clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Carter's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Shonie Carter's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Shonie Carter's guard...
Chael Sonnen is in Carter open guard now
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chael Sonnen sits high on Shonie Carter's chest and pulls his leg underneath Carter's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sonnen is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
Carter tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chael Sonnen and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Sonnen and it cost him top position.
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sonnen
Carter is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shonie Carter!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Carter's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Shonie Carter's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That brutal impact left Carter laid out on the mat! Chael Sonnen's corner come in to congratulate him!
Carter's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) 3:04 Round 2
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/0 (0%)at
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/31 (65%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Statistics: Shonie Carter
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Pretty much all Sonnen's wrestling. That simple.
Shonie Carter is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Sonnen and Carter move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carter goes down.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Carter tries to counter Sonnen's moves on the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Sonnen moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Carter is trying to counter now!
Carter tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Carter anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Shonie Carter's guard...
Chael Sonnen passes momentarily but Shonie Carter regains half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen hovers above Carter
Good punches to Carter's body.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Carter measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Shonie Carter attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Carter 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.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen hovers above Carter
Shonie Carter stops him from throwing strikes.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shonie Carter, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Shonie Carter's Right cheek
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Shonie Carter attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Shonie Carter doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Carter tries to grapple
Sonnen moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Quick hook by Shonie Carter
glances off Sonnen's arms.
Sonnen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carter is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Carter tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Shonie Carter can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sonnen looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Shonie Carter's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Shonie Carter attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg...
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Carter's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Shonie Carter launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Carter tries to show some ground skills
Shonie Carter put Sonnen in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Carter
Sonnen sits over his knees and pushes away Carter's leg!
Chael Sonnen is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Shonie Carter...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Shonie Carter tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls him over and takes his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Carter
Sonnen tries to end this with a RNC!
Carter manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Shonie Carter is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Carter's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Carter tries to cover his face,
Shonie Carter is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sonnen
Shonie Carter tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Shonie Carter passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen regains full guard.
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sonnen
Good looking punches from Shonie Carter on the ground
deflected by Sonnen.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Carter blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sonnen's guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Sonnen is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Sonnen seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Shonie Carter
Great move by Sonnen who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carter grab one of Chael Sonnen's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Sonnen done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Carter misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Shonie Carter's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen is in closed guard... Carter tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Shonie Carter's guard...
Chael Sonnen forces Shonie Carter to open his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Carter tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Sonnen tries to open up Shonie Carter's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Carter in the side of the head
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Carter tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Shonie Carter's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Carter has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen is in closed guard... Carter tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Carter clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Carter's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Shonie Carter's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Carter
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Shonie Carter's guard...
Chael Sonnen is in Carter open guard now
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Carter
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chael Sonnen sits high on Shonie Carter's chest and pulls his leg underneath Carter's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sonnen is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
Carter tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chael Sonnen and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Sonnen and it cost him top position.
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sonnen
Carter is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shonie Carter!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Carter's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Shonie Carter's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That brutal impact left Carter laid out on the mat! Chael Sonnen's corner come in to congratulate him!
Carter's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) 3:04 Round 2
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/0 (0%)at
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/31 (65%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Statistics: Shonie Carter
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Pretty much all Sonnen's wrestling. That simple.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!