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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyashi Yedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kazushi Sakuraba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyashi Yedo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba throws a right and a left that Yedo avoids nicely.
Sakuraba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yedo's guard.
Yedo trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
Yedo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sakuraba kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yedo 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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yedo is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba won't allow Yedo to sweep him here.
Yedo keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Yedo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sakuraba uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yedo tries to improve position but can't.
Yedo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sakuraba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yedo wants to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Yedo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yedo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba trying to control from Yedo's half guard. Yedo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sakuraba scoring with some ground and pound.
Yedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Yedo's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yedo keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakuraba is pushing down on Yedo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yedo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sakuraba has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yedo wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba working the head and body with strikes.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yedo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakuraba drops an elbow to the side of Yedo's head.
Yedo looking for submissions off his back.
Yedo tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Yedo actively working from the bottom here.
Yedo looks gassed!
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Yedo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yedo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sakuraba scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Yedo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yedo wants to get back to full guard.
Yedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yedo is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Yedo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yedo 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 wants to control from the top but Yedo keeps moving.
Sakuraba advances to half guard.
Sakuraba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yedo is desperately trying to improve his position but Sakuraba has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yedo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba lands a big elbow.
Sakuraba avoids the attempt from Yedo to control.
Sakuraba looking to control but Yedo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yedo shoots in and gets a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yedo is aware though and is defending well.
Yedo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Yedo is controlling well.
Sakuraba is defending against the submission attempts here by Yedo.
Sakuraba gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yedo defends it easily.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
Yedo trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Yedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yedo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
Sakuraba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yedo is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Yedo controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Yedo defends easily.
Yedo looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba working for a triangle but Yedo defends it easily.
Yedo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Yedo pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Yedo from controlling successfully.
Yedo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yedo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Yedo from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Yedo defends easily.
Yedo pushing down on Sakuraba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakuraba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yedo wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakuraba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakuraba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yedo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakuraba manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yedo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yedo has managed to get both his arms back between Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Yedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yedo manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yedo 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.
Yedo is breathing heavily.
Yedo 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba passes into half guard.
Sakuraba drops an elbow to the side of Yedo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazushi Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yedo but Yedo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakuraba fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control but Yedo is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Yedo's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yedo keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba with a nice head shot there.
Kazushi Sakuraba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuraba trying to control but Yedo is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Yedo is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Yedo's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yedo keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Yedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba trying to control but Yedo is working 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!
Sakuraba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuraba trying to control but Yedo is working from the bottom.
Yedo working for submissions but it's allowed Sakuraba to get to half guard.
Yedo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuraba.
Yedo trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Yedo defends the submission attempt.
Sakuraba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sakuraba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yedo!
Yedo working to try and regain half guard.
Sakuraba breaks from Yedo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sakuraba looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sakuraba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yedo wants to control but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba with shots to the head and body - Yedo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yedo is trying to escape the mount.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine from mount but Yedo is having none of it.
Yedo regains half guard.
Yedo is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yedo avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yedo's head.
Kazushi Sakuraba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakuraba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yedo is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yedo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hyashi Yedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yedo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakuraba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Sakuraba!
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