Post by The Sandman on Dec 6, 2021 0:44:06 GMT -5
Chael Sonnen! Chael Sonnen! This is what the people are chanting here.
Yoel Romero looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Chael Sonnen doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Yoel Romero fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The American Gangster decides to launch some tentative punches
Chael Sonnen takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Yoel Romero
Soldier of God counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Chael Sonnen circles around Soldier of God
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Soldier of God goes down.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Soldier of God
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The American Gangster tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Soldier of God
Soldier of God tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The American Gangster tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
The American Gangster shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chael Sonnen tries to open Soldier of God's guard...
Soldier of God breaks the lock and covers himself from The American Gangster's punches
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
Soldier of God measures the resilience of The American Gangster's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The American Gangster's side.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Soldier of God 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 Soldier of God
The American Gangster is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
Soldier of God holds Chael Sonnen's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
The American Gangster tries to escape from the closed guard
The American Gangster succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Soldier of God
Soldier of God tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Soldier of God is connecting with a few punches
The American Gangster's Nose is beginning to swell
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Soldier of God pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Soldier of God decides to launch some tentative punches
The American Gangster launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Soldier of God with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The American Gangster's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Yoel Romero's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The American Gangster.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
The American Gangster is moving on the ground...
Soldier of God tries to counter The American Gangster's moves on the ground.
The American Gangster misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Soldier of God tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Yoel Romero in his guard...
Yoel Romero keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
The American Gangster measures the resilience of Soldier of God's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Soldier of God blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Yoel Romero rolls Chael Sonnen to his stomach and takes his back!
Soldier of God is in rear mount over The American Gangster
The American Gangster has given his back to Yoel Romero who is trying to get one hook in!
Yoel Romero has one hook in!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Soldier of God is in rear mount over The American Gangster with one hook in
Soldier of God has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The American Gangster.
Nicely done! Soldier of God now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Soldier of God is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Yoel Romero storms over The American Gangster with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Soldier of God doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The American Gangster's face with his elbows!
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Yoel Romero has left The American Gangster staggered! Yoel Romero should try push forward now and finish this!
Soldier of God is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Soldier of God is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chael Sonnen, who is barely covering up!
That brutal impact left The American Gangster laid out on the mat! Yoel Romero's corner come in to congratulate him!
The American Gangster's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Yoel Romero by KO (GnP) at 4:54 Round 1
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 180 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 180 s
Complete Romero.
Yoel Romero looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Chael Sonnen doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Yoel Romero fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The American Gangster decides to launch some tentative punches
Chael Sonnen takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Yoel Romero
Soldier of God counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Chael Sonnen circles around Soldier of God
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Soldier of God goes down.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Soldier of God
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The American Gangster tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Soldier of God
Soldier of God tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The American Gangster tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
The American Gangster shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chael Sonnen tries to open Soldier of God's guard...
Soldier of God breaks the lock and covers himself from The American Gangster's punches
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
Soldier of God measures the resilience of The American Gangster's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The American Gangster's side.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Soldier of God 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 Soldier of God
The American Gangster is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
Soldier of God holds Chael Sonnen's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
The American Gangster tries to escape from the closed guard
The American Gangster succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Soldier of God
Soldier of God tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Soldier of God is connecting with a few punches
The American Gangster's Nose is beginning to swell
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Soldier of God pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Soldier of God decides to launch some tentative punches
The American Gangster launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Soldier of God with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The American Gangster's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Yoel Romero's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The American Gangster.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Soldier of God
The American Gangster is moving on the ground...
Soldier of God tries to counter The American Gangster's moves on the ground.
The American Gangster misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Soldier of God tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Yoel Romero in his guard...
Yoel Romero keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
The American Gangster measures the resilience of Soldier of God's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Soldier of God blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Yoel Romero rolls Chael Sonnen to his stomach and takes his back!
Soldier of God is in rear mount over The American Gangster
The American Gangster has given his back to Yoel Romero who is trying to get one hook in!
Yoel Romero has one hook in!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Soldier of God is in rear mount over The American Gangster with one hook in
Soldier of God has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The American Gangster.
Nicely done! Soldier of God now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Soldier of God is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Yoel Romero storms over The American Gangster with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Soldier of God doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The American Gangster's face with his elbows!
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Yoel Romero has left The American Gangster staggered! Yoel Romero should try push forward now and finish this!
Soldier of God is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Soldier of God is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chael Sonnen, who is barely covering up!
That brutal impact left The American Gangster laid out on the mat! Yoel Romero's corner come in to congratulate him!
The American Gangster's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Yoel Romero by KO (GnP) at 4:54 Round 1
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 180 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 180 s
Complete Romero.
