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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuraba comes to the cage accompanied by Lose yourself. This should be a great matchup!
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201 lbs
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McStar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McStar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sakuraba wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by McStar.
McStar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sakuraba is avoiding damage well.
McStar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sakuraba is avoiding damage well.
McStar misses with the ground and pound.
Sakuraba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by McStar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStar working the ground and pound but Sakuraba is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from McStar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sakuraba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McStar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sakuraba isn't going anywhere.
Sakuraba is looking to reverse the position.
McStar landing a few strikes.
McStar cracks Sakuraba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sakuraba tries to buck McStar off but McStar is having none of it.
McStar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sakuraba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from McStar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McStar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStar cracks Sakuraba with a big right hand but Sakuraba just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sakuraba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sakuraba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McStar cracks Sakuraba with a big elbow.
McStar in side control lands a decent elbow.
McStar throwing strikes but Sakuraba manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McStar being controlled for a moment.
McStar is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar regains half guard.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but McStar is a slippery customer.
McStar trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba prevents McStar from improving his position.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but McStar keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McStar wants to get back to his feet.
McStar tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but McStar is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kazushi Sakuraba just wasn't active enough.
McStar shoots in but Sakuraba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McStar lands an overhand right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sakuraba!
It looks like Robbie McStar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStar dives in and grabs Sakuraba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes down on McStar's head and hops out.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
McStar dives in and scores a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba wriggles free and stands up.
Sakuraba lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba stuffs the takedown.
Sakuraba feints and then cracks McStar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McStar down.
McStar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McStar looks winded!
Sakuraba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McStar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie McStar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McStar shoots in but Sakuraba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakuraba connects with a solid leg kick.
McStar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sakuraba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McStar is chipping away with strikes.
McStar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McStar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sakuraba is looking to reverse the position.
McStar is trying to ground and pound but Sakuraba uses the momentary lack of control by McStar to regain half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McStar.
McStar tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
McStar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakuraba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuraba has control of McStar's left arm, preventing McStar from doing any damage.
McStar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McStar connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McStar with a flurry of punches that miss.
McStar trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
McStar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McStar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sakuraba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McStar, into his guard.
McStar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba stays in close to McStar's body and controls the position.
McStar looking for a sweep. Not yet McStar, not yet.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McStar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Kazushi Sakuraba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sakuraba.
McStar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
McStar fails with the takedown.
McStar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sakuraba misses with a looping left.
McStar dives in and grabs Sakuraba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes down on McStar's head and hops out.
McStar doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuraba circles away.
McStar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McStar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakuraba is fending him off so far but McStar persists. Nope, Sakuraba circles away and we're back to standing.
McStar is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McStar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sakuraba connects with the punch.
Sakuraba looks to land a combination. McStar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazushi Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McStar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a quick inside leg kick.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense.
Sakuraba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakuraba lands with a nice body punch.
McStar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that half lands.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot that snaps McStar's head back.
Sakuraba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robbie McStar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba works over McStar's head and body with a nice combination.
McStar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McStar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakuraba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McStar looks for a takedown but Sakuraba sprawls well.
McStar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kazushi Sakuraba is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakuraba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McStar. That did some damage!
McStar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakuraba lands a leg kick that knocks McStar off balance momentarily.
McStar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sakuraba. That one must have hurt.
Sakuraba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakuraba throws a front kick that sends McStar stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands with a hook. McStar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of McStar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sakuraba scores with a shot to the body.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuraba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McStar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakuraba. Sakuraba obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba slips a straight right by McStar.
Sakuraba connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakuraba jabs at McStar's body.
Sakuraba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sakuraba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McStar.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sakuraba cracks a nice hook into McStar's ribs.
Sakuraba is looking to wear down McStar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sakuraba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakuraba. McStar shrugs it off though.
McStar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McStar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the nose.
Sakuraba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakuraba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McStar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba scores with a jab. McStar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakuraba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McStar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McStar tries for a takedown but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakuraba works over McStar's head and body with a nice combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakuraba, right into the meat.
Sakuraba lands a two punch combo.
Sakuraba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McStar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakuraba.
McStar walks into a left hand.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sakuraba wants it to stay on the feet.
Sakuraba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McStar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sakuraba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McStar throws a strike but Sakuraba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sakuraba trying to control but McStar is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McStar wants to stand and escape but Sakuraba is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuraba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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hype
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