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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Ottosson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottosson comes to the cage accompanied by Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. Tyson Sakuraba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andreas Ottosson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ottosson's hands.
Sakuraba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sakuraba.
Ottosson blocks a jab.
Jab from Sakuraba.
Ottosson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ottosson wants to clinch up but Sakuraba keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Sakuraba.
Ottosson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakuraba but Sakuraba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ottosson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakuraba connects with a body shot.
Ottosson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ottosson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ottosson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet.
Ottosson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ottosson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottosson wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is defending well.
Ottosson 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 looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ottosson trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Ottosson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ottosson is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottosson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ottosson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ottosson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ottosson wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ottosson is looking to stall here but Sakuraba recovers full guard.
Ottosson scoring with some ground and pound.
Ottosson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ottosson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottosson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ottosson throws a strike but Sakuraba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
Ottosson has a closed guard, preventing Sakuraba from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ottosson trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andreas Ottosson.
Sakuraba lands a really nice looking cross but Ottosson seems unphased.
Ottosson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ottosson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ottosson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ottosson controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Ottosson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ottosson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakuraba cracks Ottosson with a good jab.
Sakuraba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sakuraba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ottosson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Sakuraba.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ottosson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ottosson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuraba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ottosson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakuraba but Sakuraba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Ottosson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottosson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ottosson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away.
Sakuraba lands with a cross.
Ottosson shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuraba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sakuraba scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba stuffs the takedown.
Sakuraba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ottosson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ottosson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakuraba sprawls well. He's pushed Ottosson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakuraba scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Sakuraba catches Ottosson right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot by Sakuraba.
Ottosson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sakuraba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sakuraba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sakuraba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ottosson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuraba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sakuraba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakuraba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ottosson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ottosson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuraba circles away.
Sakuraba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakuraba cracks Ottosson with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ottosson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakuraba with a hook.
Sakuraba lands with an uppercut that bounces Ottosson off the cage and back into rage.
Tyson Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ottosson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sakuraba.
Ottosson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sakuraba throws a series of strikes that have Ottosson backpedaling.
Sakuraba connects with a nice looking jab.
Ottosson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ottosson somewhat.
Sakuraba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sakuraba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ottosson.
Ottosson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakuraba swivels and escapes.
Sakuraba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba lands a jab to Ottosson's midsection.
Nice jab there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba cracks Ottosson with a good jab.
Sakuraba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ottosson in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba jabs Ottosson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ottosson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A left lands for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands with a right hand.
Sakuraba stuffs the takedown.
Sakuraba sizes up Ottosson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sakuraba connects with the punch.
Ottosson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakuraba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ottosson's head.
Sakuraba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ottosson under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ottosson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ottosson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ottosson tries to clinch up
and Ottosson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Sakuraba coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ottosson's hands.
Sakuraba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ottosson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ottosson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakuraba as he avoids it easily.
Sakuraba works Ottosson's body with a nice hook.
Sakuraba throws a good cross that connects.
Ottosson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakuraba swivels and escapes.
Ottosson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakuraba finds it's way round the side to connect with Ottosson's head.
Sakuraba lands with a straight right. Ottosson didn't see that one coming.
Sakuraba's corner calls for a 1-2. Sakuraba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ottosson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba thuds a left hand into Ottosson's body.
Nice shot lands for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands a jab.
Ottosson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakuraba finds it's way round the side to connect with Ottosson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba lands the left hand.
Sakuraba lands a jab to Ottosson's midsection.
Sakuraba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakuraba connects with a right hand. Ottosson shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ottosson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sakuraba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sakuraba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ottosson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sakuraba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ottosson on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Sakuraba - just one landing.
Ottosson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ottosson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice combination there by Sakuraba.
Ottosson walks into a left hand.
Sakuraba lunges at Ottosson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ottosson's hand.
Sakuraba scores with a three punch combo!
Ottosson tries to clinch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Ottosson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakuraba but Sakuraba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ottosson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ottosson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakuraba sprawls well. He's pushed Ottosson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Ottosson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottosson tries for a takedown but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakuraba scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Sakuraba.
Tyson Sakuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuraba lands with a nice combination. Ottosson backs away looking to recover.
Sakuraba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ottosson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by Sakuraba.
Ottosson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakuraba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakuraba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ottosson takes one on the button.
Ottosson needs to keep his hands up - Sakuraba had a free shot at his head there.
Ottosson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakuraba scores with a three punch combo!
Sakuraba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ottosson on the side of the head.
Sakuraba lands a jab to Ottosson's midsection.
Sakuraba swats away the attempt to clinch by Ottosson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ottossons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ottosson walks into a stiff left hand from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ottosson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sakuraba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ottosson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ottosson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sakuraba scores with a decent looking hook.
Sakuraba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sakuraba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sakuraba punishes Ottosson's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakuraba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakuraba lands with an uppercut that bounces Ottosson off the cage and back into rage.
Sakuraba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ottosson has time to react.
A cross from Sakuraba lands.
Sakuraba scores with a jab.
Sakuraba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ottosson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson shoots in but Sakuraba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ottosson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakuraba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ottossons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Sakuraba.
Ottosson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakuraba connects with a looping right hand.
Ottosson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuraba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuraba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ottosson at a distance.
Ottosson dives in and grabs Sakuraba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes down on Ottosson's head and hops out.
Sakuraba lands with an overhand left.
Sakuraba with a jab.
Ottosson wants to clinch but Sakuraba slips to the side
and Sakuraba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ottosson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ottosson shoots in for a double leg but Sakuraba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakuraba digs a good body shot into Ottosson's ribs.
Sakuraba connects with a looping right hand.
Ottosson shoots in but Sakuraba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands a glancing blow to the side of Ottosson's head.
Sakuraba thuds a left hand into Ottosson's body.
Sakuraba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot that snaps Ottosson's head back.
A left and a right from Sakuraba both land. Nice combination.
Ottosson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuraba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ottosson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ottosson takes one on the button.
Ottosson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sakuraba jabs Ottosson right on the nose. Ottosson blinks but takes it well.
Sakuraba lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ottosson drops his hands momentarily and Sakuraba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sakuraba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Sakuraba!
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