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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Sakuraba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sakuraba is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sakuraba is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sin!
#CUT#
It looks like Kazushi Sakuraba has been cut.
Sakuraba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sin looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Sakuraba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sin defends it well.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot.
Sin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but Sin is out of range.
Sin moves out of range of the strikes.
Sin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sin misses with a straight right.
Sin connects with a crisp jab.
Sakuraba's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakuraba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba throws a big shot that misses.
Sin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sin misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sakuraba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sakuraba slips a straight right by Sin.
A swing and a miss from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba moves away from the strike by Sin.
Sakuraba slips under a jab from Sin.#TD2#
Sakuraba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sin sprawls well initially but Sakuraba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sin is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sakuraba maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sakuraba has cracked it and Sin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sakuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazushi Sakuraba!
Our winner, Kazushi Sakuraba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Kiele.
A slow jab from Kiele misses its intended target.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Kiele ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Sakuraba.
Kiele lands an overhand right.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Sakuraba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kiele to the ground. Sakuraba is now in Kiele's guard.#SUB2#
Kiele working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba pushing down on Kiele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kiele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kiele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Kiele is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kiele looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiele defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura but Kiele is defending well.
Sakuraba prevents Kiele from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kiele looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sakuraba passes into side control!#SUB#
Sakuraba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiele manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kiele wants to get back to full guard.
Kiele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back!
Sakuraba is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kiele gets his way!
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Kiele has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB2#
Kiele is cranking Sakuraba's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sakuraba! He's tightened the choke and Sakuraba is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kahuna Kiele!
After winning the bout, Kahuna Kiele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Sakuraba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sor Ploenchit jabs at Sakuraba's body.
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Sor Ploenchit is looking to counter punch.
Sor Ploenchit swinging wildly here.
Sor Ploenchit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Sor Ploenchit moves into the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but Sor Ploenchit has him pressed against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit scores with a shot to the side of Sakuraba's head. #CUT#
It looks like Kazushi Sakuraba has been cut.
Sor Ploenchit is working Sakuraba over against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit pushes Sakuraba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sakuraba looks winded!
Sor Ploenchit is working Sakuraba over against the cage.
Sakuraba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.#T1#
Sor Ploenchit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sakuraba.
Sor Ploenchit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sor Ploenchit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakuraba tries to throw a body punch but Sor Ploenchit avoids it by throwing Sakuraba back against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sor Ploenchit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sor Ploenchit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sor Ploenchit walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sakuraba's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakuraba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Sor Ploenchit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sor Ploenchit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Sor Ploenchit as the two fighters clinch.
Sakuraba is trying to break the clinch but Sor Ploenchit is controlling him.
Sor Ploenchit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sakuraba trying to control the position but instead, Sor Ploenchit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakuraba into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sor Ploenchit.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor Ploenchit.
Sakuraba struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor Ploenchit controls his hands.
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakuraba backwards.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sor Ploenchit digs a right hand into Sakuraba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakuraba's gas tank.
Sor Ploenchit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Sor Ploenchit.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Sakuraba is rocked!
Sor Ploenchit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sor Ploenchit pushes Sakuraba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sor Ploenchit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sor Ploenchit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Sor Ploenchit finish him?
Sor Ploenchit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sakuraba can't find room to land a body shot as Sor Ploenchit controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands a body punch.
Sor Ploenchit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Sor Ploenchit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sakuraba! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sor Ploenchit is unloading with more strikes now! Sakuraba drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SPARTA 33
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Sakuraba dodges the punch combination from Alexandersson.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexandersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuraba.
Alexandersson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a single leg into guard. Alexandersson didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sakuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sakuraba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alexandersson tries to kick Sakuraba off but Sakuraba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba works his way into side control. #SUB#
Sakuraba is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Alexandersson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sakuraba gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Alexandersson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sakuraba lets go of the hold and Alexandersson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazushi Sakuraba!
A victorious Kazushi Sakuraba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Gustaf Alexandersson had this to say: 'Good fight, man!'.
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Event:
SPARTA 27
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Smit rushes Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sakuraba misses with some punches.
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smit walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Smit gets a clinch.
A short left from Smit. #TD#
Smit works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Smit pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Smit has gone for a leg lock! Sakuraba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smit's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Smit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Smit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sakuraba escapes and throws Smit's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Smit looking for submissions off his back.
Smit gets back to full guard.
Smit keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass. #SUB#
Smit has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Smit working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
#SUB#
Smit has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sakuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Sakuraba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB#
Smit has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Smit has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Smit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuraba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakuraba passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Sakuraba wants to free his trapped foot but Smit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smit trying to control here.
#SUB#
Smit looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sakuraba passes into side control!
Smit can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Sakuraba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Smit regains half guard.
Smit wants to control but Sakuraba passes into side.
Sakuraba working away.
Smit is looking to regain half guard here but Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying to get an arm triangle but Smit is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sakuraba tries for a kimura but Smit is defending well.
Smit tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smit wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Smit is trying to buck Sakuraba off.
Sakuraba working away.#SUB2#
Sakuraba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Sakuraba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smit is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Piet Smit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Smit forces Sakuraba back against the cage and clinches.
Smit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sakuraba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smit stalls.
Sakuraba jumps guard but Smit stands there with Sakuraba around his waist. Sakuraba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smit walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Piet Smit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.#CL#
Smit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sakuraba misses with the head strike.
Sakuraba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Smit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Smit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smit to keep the fight standing.
Sakuraba can't find room to land a body shot as Smit controls the action.
Smit has Sakuraba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sakuraba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sakuraba is trying to break the clinch but Smit is controlling him.
Sakuraba is trying to stall.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Smit holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakuraba drops back down to his feet.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Smit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Smit holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakuraba drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smit walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Smit moves into the clinch.
Sakuraba struggles to land a body shot inside as Smit controls his hands.
Sakuraba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakuraba can't find room to land a body shot as Smit controls the action.
Smit goes for a takedown attempt but Sakuraba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Smit has Sakuraba up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Sakuraba manages to pull guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Sakuraba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smit defends it easily.
Smit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smit wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Smit pushes down on Sakuraba's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Smit is trying to work for a kimura but Sakuraba is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet Smit dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut
and Smit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakuraba thinking.
Sakuraba looks to land a right hand but Smit moved out of range.
Smit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuraba defends it nicely.
Smit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakuraba.
Smit throws a shot from downtown. Sakuraba moves away and avoids it.
Sakuraba swats away the attempt to clinch by Smit.
Sakuraba throws a shot from downtown. Smit moves away and avoids it.
Piet Smit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smit tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Sakuraba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Sakuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Smit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Smit is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sakuraba rolls with it to try and escape but Smit cranks on the arm and Sakuraba is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piet Smit!
An out of breath Piet Smit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SPARTA 18: Smit vs. Ndlandla
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Sakuraba is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Sakuraba's guard.#SUB#
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sakuraba working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Sakuraba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sakuraba screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Royce Gracie!
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SPARTA 11: Sakurai vs. Lapu
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sor Ploenchit. Sakuraba does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Sakuraba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Sakuraba is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sor Ploenchit looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sakuraba gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sor Ploenchit is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sakuraba lets go of the hold and Sor Ploenchit can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazushi Sakuraba!
An out of breath Kazushi Sakuraba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit was interviewed post fight and said 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Event:
SPARTA 7: Yamamoto vs. Luna
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Oddesangria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuraba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Oddesangria as Sakuraba shoots in.
Sakuraba throws a looping overhand right but Oddesangria ducks down to avoid it.
Oddesangria scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakuraba misses with a looping left.
Oddesangria cracks Sakuraba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sakuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oddesangria.
Sakuraba swings widly with a right hand
letting Oddesangria counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kazushi Sakuraba has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
Oddesangria throws a counter combo.
Sakuraba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sakuraba throws the left hand but Oddesangria avoids the punch easily.
Oddesangria throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oddesangria wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sakuraba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Oddesangria is a slippery customer.
Oddesangria is controlling Sakuraba's trapped leg to prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oddesangria can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oddesangria is trying to stand up here but Sakuraba is controlling him well. #SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but Oddesangria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakuraba to get the leverage.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Oddesangria is working away. #T2#
Oddesangria is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Oddesangria is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakuraba.
Oddesangria is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Oddesangria is doing well to control the position and prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Sakuraba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oddesangria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Oddesangria defends the submission attempt.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Oddesangria is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oddesangria wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Oddesangria is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Oddesangria.
A lazy left from Oddesangria finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oddesangria lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakuraba's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Oddesangria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazushi Sakuraba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oddesangria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oddesangria misses with an uppercut. Sakuraba saw that one coming.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Oddesangria on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oddesangria.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oddesangria. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Oddesangria's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Oddesangria.
Oddesangria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oddesangria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oddesangria feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakurabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddesangria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oddesangria missing with a left hand there. Sakuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oddesangria connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakuraba's hands.
Oddesangria is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Sakuraba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakuraba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oddesangria tries to avoid it but Sakuraba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oddesangria to the ground. Oddesangria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oddesangria lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakuraba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oddesangria pinned against the cage. Oddesangria gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oddesangria throws a head kick that misses.
Sakuraba feinted with a counter takedown.
Sakuraba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakuraba is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oddesangria's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oddesangria throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
A big left from Oddesangria misses.
Oddesangria cracks Sakuraba with an open hand slap.
Sakuraba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oddesangria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Oddesangria releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oddesangria lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oddesangria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oddesangria defending well as Sakuraba loads up on a big left hand.
Izzy Oddesangria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuraba moves out of range as Oddesangria strikes.
Sakuraba attempts a counter takedown but Oddesangria avoids it well and moves away.
Sakuraba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oddesangria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakuraba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
and Oddesangria counters with a head kick. #CUT2#
Kazushi Sakuraba's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Oddesangria misses. #T3#
Oddesangria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuraba circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakuraba looks to land a left hand but Oddesangria moved out of range nicely.
Oddesangria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakuraba throws a lazy uppercut
and Oddesangria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oddesangria has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oddesangria throws out a powerful jab.
Sakuraba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oddesangria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Oddesangria.
Oddesangria lands with a kick to the temple. Sakuraba shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oddesangria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Oddesangria shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Oddesangria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
Oddesangria raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oddesangria lands with a right hand.
Oddesangria throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakuraba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oddesangria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakuraba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oddesangria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oddesangria throws a shot to the body.
Sakuraba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oddesangria.
Oddesangria is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sakuraba with a body shot.
Oddesangria tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Oddesangria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazushi Sakuraba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oddesangria throws a head kick that misses.
Sakuraba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sakuraba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oddesangria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakuraba throws a big shot that misses.
Oddesangria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Sakuraba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oddesangria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddesangria lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oddesangria.
Oddesangria fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakuraba on the side of the head.
Oddesangria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oddesangria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
Oddesangria raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Sakuraba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oddesangria circles away.
Oddesangria throws a big counter head kick but Sakuraba avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Oddesangria misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Oddesangria misses the target.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oddesangria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Sakuraba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oddesangria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oddesangria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakuraba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sakuraba is working for a kimura but Oddesangria is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Oddesangria is doing well to control the position and prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Sakuraba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Oddesangria is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SAKURABA vs. PARKER
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Sakuraba gets a double leg takedown into Parker's guard.
Sakuraba advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Parker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Parker has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Sakuraba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sakuraba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Parker defend it? Sakuraba steps over the head and cranks it - Parker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sakuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 1: Yodachai vs. Luna
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Sakuraba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sakuraba looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Sakuraba pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazushi Sakuraba!
Our winner, Kazushi Sakuraba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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