Post by The Sandmen on May 31, 2013 12:16:18 GMT -5
Dave Herman looks very relaxed.
Stephan Bonnar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Dave Herman and Stephan Bonnar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Pee-Wee!
Nice move by Bonnar who clinches and pushes Pee-Wee against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Pee-Wee's groin!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Pee-Wee doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Pee-Wee forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pee-Wee is launching some bone breaking punches to Bonnar's ribs while in the clinch.
Bonnar blocks.
Pee-Wee clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Stephan Bonnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pee-Wee is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Pee-Wee
Bonnar moves on the ground
Stephan Bonnar moves to side mount
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Dave Herman
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Stephan Bonnar throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Pee-Wee breaks the lock showing some skills...
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Pee-Wee.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Dave Herman 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 Bonnar's moves.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Pee-Wee tries to stand up!
Bonnar doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Stephan Bonnar isolates Dave Herman's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dave Herman is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Pee-Wee is trying to counter now!
Dave Herman tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Stephan Bonnar takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dave Herman shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dave Herman breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Dave Herman looks to counter!
Dave Herman tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
Dave Herman's reflexes save him!
Pee-Wee is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Bonnar.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Bonnar moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Pee-Wee with a double overhooks!
Bonnar decides to launch some tentative punches
Pee-Wee launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Bonnar with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Stephan Bonnar's mind is definitely in the fight, Pee-Wee just got nailed! Stephan Bonnar saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Pee-Wee is going to have a headache after this one.
Pee-Wee's Chin is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar and Pee-Wee engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
It looks like Pee-Wee was hit by a bus!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Pee-Wee to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Pee-Wee.
Pee-Wee's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by TKO (Punch) at 2:45 Round 1
Statistics: Dave Herman
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 76 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 76 s
Dave Herman was making the people snore here. ManMMA management should talk with this guy. (24 points)
A decent performance by Stephan Bonnar today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging. (184 points)
Nice effort but I'm sure we can expect more from Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman.
Stephan Bonnar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Dave Herman and Stephan Bonnar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Pee-Wee!
Nice move by Bonnar who clinches and pushes Pee-Wee against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Pee-Wee's groin!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Pee-Wee doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Pee-Wee forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pee-Wee is launching some bone breaking punches to Bonnar's ribs while in the clinch.
Bonnar blocks.
Pee-Wee clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Stephan Bonnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pee-Wee is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Pee-Wee
Bonnar moves on the ground
Stephan Bonnar moves to side mount
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Dave Herman
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Stephan Bonnar throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Pee-Wee breaks the lock showing some skills...
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Pee-Wee.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Dave Herman 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 Bonnar's moves.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Pee-Wee tries to stand up!
Bonnar doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Stephan Bonnar isolates Dave Herman's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dave Herman is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Pee-Wee is trying to counter now!
Dave Herman tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Dave Herman
Stephan Bonnar takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dave Herman shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dave Herman breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Dave Herman looks to counter!
Dave Herman tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
Dave Herman's reflexes save him!
Pee-Wee is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Bonnar.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Bonnar moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Pee-Wee with a double overhooks!
Bonnar decides to launch some tentative punches
Pee-Wee launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Bonnar with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Stephan Bonnar's mind is definitely in the fight, Pee-Wee just got nailed! Stephan Bonnar saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Pee-Wee is going to have a headache after this one.
Pee-Wee's Chin is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar and Pee-Wee engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
It looks like Pee-Wee was hit by a bus!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Pee-Wee to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Pee-Wee.
Pee-Wee's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by TKO (Punch) at 2:45 Round 1
Statistics: Dave Herman
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 76 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 76 s
Dave Herman was making the people snore here. ManMMA management should talk with this guy. (24 points)
A decent performance by Stephan Bonnar today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging. (184 points)
Nice effort but I'm sure we can expect more from Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!