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Event:
Ash Pres: Nycz vs. Ghambe
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Vieira leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Vieira dives in and scores a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sakuraba haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sakuraba throwing strikes but missing.
Sakuraba trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Sakuraba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sakuraba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieira swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba shoots and misses #TD2#
so Vieira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Vieira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Vieira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakuraba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vieira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vieira gets full guard.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vieira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira with the counter takedown but Sakuraba avoids it easily.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Sakuraba goes for a double leg but Vieira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vieira continues to drive forward.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown. Sakuraba fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws a big elbow that misses.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet. #T1#
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vieira preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vieira fails with the takedown.#TD#
Sakuraba shoots in and gets a takedown into Vieira's guard.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vieira holds on and takes a little breather.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sakuraba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sakuraba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sakuraba blocks the strikes from Vieira.
Sakuraba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sakuraba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Vieira wants to improve his position but instead Sakuraba has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Sakuraba wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba with the ground and pound but Vieira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Vieira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Vieira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vieira throws a big right hand that misses.
Vieira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuraba is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
Sakuraba is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Sakuraba gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Sakuraba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vieira is trying to hold Sakuraba in close to prevent damage but Sakuraba has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Vieira is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Roberto Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakuraba lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuraba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vieira gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Vieira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vieira throws a strike aimed at the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba avoids it well.
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Vieira misses with the ground and pound.
Vieira trying to control the position but Sakuraba is working away.
Sakuraba sneaks back into half guard.
Vieira thows a huge punch but Sakuraba dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakuraba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vieira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Reign
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brute stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Sakuraba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brute is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Brute missing with punches from the bottom.
Sakuraba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brute with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakuraba working Brute over with strikes.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakuraba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brute with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakuraba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sakuraba working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brute is trying to stand back up but Sakuraba is controlling him
Sakuraba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sakuraba working Brute over with strikes.
Brute tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Brute is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sakuraba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sakuraba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brute with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brute taking some punishment here, with Sakuraba in his half guard.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sakuraba lands a nice short elbow.
Sakuraba working the head and body with strikes.
Brute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brute has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.#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.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Sakuraba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brute defend it? Sakuraba steps over the head and cranks it - Brute is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sakuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Sakuraba! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Swarm
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sakuraba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andolini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Sakuraba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakuraba showed some decent athleticism there.
Andolini has hold of Sakuraba's hands but Sakuraba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sakuraba lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuraba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Andolini quite badly. Andolini pulls Sakuraba in close trying to recover. Sakuraba postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Andolini on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Andolini doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuo Sakuraba! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Trifecta
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jansen, as that shot connected.
Jansen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Sakuraba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jansen was covering up waiting for the punch and Sakuraba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sakuraba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sakuraba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jansen keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sakuraba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sakuraba trying to control but Jansen is working from the bottom.
Jansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba is working Jansen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Jansen is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Jansen is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Jansen is rocked!
Sakuraba stands up over Jansen, holding on to his feet. Sakuraba throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Jansen is out cold! Sakuraba lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kazuo Sakuraba! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 983 Round 4
Date: May 19, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba shoots in and gets a takedown into Vieira's guard.
Sakuraba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba is in close to Vieira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba is working Vieira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
Sakuraba connects with a couple of short punches.
Vieira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakuraba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vieira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vieira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands a couple of digs.
Vieira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
Vieira lands a couple of elbows.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vieira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira is working Sakuraba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vieira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Vieira working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira chips away with some ground and pound.
Vieira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakuraba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakuraba stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Sakuraba landing some decent shots from guard.
Sakuraba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
Vieira looking to control.
Sakuraba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vieira seems keen to control Sakuraba's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Vieira will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sakuraba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakuraba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba wants to hit a sweep here but Vieira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sakuraba there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sakuraba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakuraba throws an elbow that misses. Vieira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakuraba's guard. Nice move by Vieira!
Vieira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vieira lands a couple of digs.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
Sakuraba is striking from the bottom but Vieira uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sakuraba flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba wants to sweep but Vieira has passed to side control!
Vieira avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sakuraba.
Vieira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands an elbow.
Sakuraba tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira working the head with strikes.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep but Vieira has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Vieira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sakuraba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vieira looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sakuraba hang on?
Sakuraba taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Vieira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba is working to get back to half guard.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Vieira landing punches.
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira working the ground and pound effectively.
Sakuraba is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vieira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sakuraba regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba 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.
Vieira cracks Sakuraba with a solid left hand.
Sakuraba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira landing with the ground and pound.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Vieira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sakuraba to the mat! Sakuraba manages to get full guard.
Vieira lands a couple of digs.
Vieira with a nice head shot there.
Vieira won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Sakuraba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Vieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to get back to full guard here but Vieira has managed to pass to side control instead.
Vieira scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vieira working the head with strikes.
Roberto Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira working the ground and pound.
Vieira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sakuraba to see if he's OK.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sakuraba to see if he's OK.
Sakuraba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vieira presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sakuraba can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vieira working over Sakuraba with some ground and pound. Sakuraba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vieira is keen to just control but Sakuraba is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vieira lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
Vieira postures up and lands a big shot to Sakuraba's brow.
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira lands a couple of digs.
Vieira won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Sakuraba is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard but Vieira has mounted him!
Vieira unloading with bombs!
Vieira cracks Sakuraba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Vieira lands strikes from half guard.
Sakuraba has hold of Vieira's hands but Vieira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vieira lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Sakuraba! Oh, Sakuraba is in big trouble! Vieira lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 983 Round 3
Date: May 18, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba scores with a takedown into King's guard.
Sakuraba passes into half guard.
King missing with punches from the bottom.
Sakuraba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sakuraba is controlling the pace.
Sakuraba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba working King over with strikes.
Sakuraba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
King is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sakuraba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sakuraba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sakuraba scores with a big shot! King's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save King! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuo Sakuraba! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 983 Round 2
Date: May 17, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rays shoots in and drives through. Sakuraba sprawls well.
Rays rushes Sakuraba and presses him up against the cage.
Rays drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sakuraba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sakuraba gets a takedown into half guard.
Rays on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sakuraba passes to full mount!
Sakuraba lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rays is trying to stand.
Sakuraba loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rays scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sakuraba land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sakuraba stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuo Sakuraba! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 983 Round 1
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rineer has managed to clinch.
Sakuraba stops a takedown attempt from Rineer.
Sakuraba looking for a takedown.
Rineer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sakuraba can't fight it off and eventually Rineer manages to take the fight to the floor. Sakuraba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rineer won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakuraba is on top in guard.
Rineer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sakuraba landing some decent shots from guard.
Sakuraba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rineer's head.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Rineer is keeping the position.
Sakuraba landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba postures up and lands a big shot to Rineer's brow.
Rineer is rocked!
Rineer keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Rineer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Rineer's head off the mat! Rineer is out! He's out! Sakuraba jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kazuo Sakuraba! |
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