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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to sprawl but Kazushi Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but Kazushi Sakuraba defending well.
Kazushi Sakuraba passes to full mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazushi Sakuraba working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to get to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kazushi Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Kazushi Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to escape.
Kazushi Sakuraba is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to hit a switch here but Kazushi Sakuraba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kazushi Sakuraba there!
Kazushi Sakuraba is controlling an arm, preventing Kazushi Sakuraba from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to control the pace but Kazushi Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Kazushi Sakuraba has control of Kazushi Sakuraba's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kazushi Sakuraba regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kazushi Sakuraba is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kazushi Sakuraba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to reverse the position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is not content to let Kazushi Sakuraba control the position.
Kazushi Sakuraba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazushi Sakuraba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazushi Sakuraba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kazushi Sakuraba's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Kazushi Sakuraba is defending the position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking for a kimura here.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to control but Kazushi Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Kazushi Sakuraba off looking to stand but Kazushi Sakuraba dives back in and keeps control.
Kazushi Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Kazushi Sakuraba is defending the position.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves into full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is staying active underneath Kazushi Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazushi Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazushi Sakuraba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kazushi Sakuraba is aware though and is defending well.
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to control but Kazushi Sakuraba 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!
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Kazushi Sakuraba defends easily.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazushi Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba has his hands on Kazushi Sakuraba's head, controlling the position.
Kazushi Sakuraba passes Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Kazushi Sakuraba is controlling well.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Kazushi Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a takedown but Kazushi Sakuraba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazushi Sakuraba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba is working for takedown but Kazushi Sakuraba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants a takedown but no success here.
Kazushi Sakuraba can't get the takedown.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants a takedown.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazushi Sakuraba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazushi Sakuraba keeps working.
Kazushi Sakuraba misses with the ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazushi Sakuraba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kazushi Sakuraba connects with a decent elbow.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to regain half guard here but Kazushi Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control.
Kazushi Sakuraba advances to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking to secure an arm triangle but Kazushi Sakuraba defends it well.
Kazushi Sakuraba lands a heavy elbow.
Kazushi Sakuraba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazushi Sakuraba landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks from Kazushi Sakuraba's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kazushi Sakuraba is landing with some decent strikes but Kazushi Sakuraba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks from Kazushi Sakuraba's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kazushi Sakuraba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kazushi Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is trying to maintain the position but Kazushi Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.
Kazushi 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazushi Sakuraba keeps working.
Kazushi Sakuraba is pressing down on Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazushi Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazushi Sakuraba postures up in Kazushi Sakuraba's guard and throws a big left but Kazushi Sakuraba blocks it.
Kazushi 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazushi Sakuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kazushi 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes down on Kazushi Sakuraba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to free his trapped foot but Kazushi Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Kazushi Sakuraba defends the submission attempt.
Kazushi Sakuraba prevents Kazushi Sakuraba from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazushi Sakuraba keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to hold on to Kazushi Sakuraba's head to control him but Kazushi Sakuraba postures up.
Kazushi Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Kazushi Sakuraba sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kazushi Sakuraba clinches up against the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba stops a takedown attempt from Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kazushi Sakuraba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kazushi Sakuraba has hold of one of Kazushi Sakuraba's legs. Kazushi Sakuraba is fighting the takedown attempt but Kazushi Sakuraba gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazushi Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kazushi Sakuraba can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to escape.
Kazushi Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kazushi Sakuraba prevents Kazushi Sakuraba from getting the reversal.
Kazushi Sakuraba has control of Kazushi Sakuraba's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kazushi Sakuraba regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kazushi Sakuraba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kazushi Sakuraba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kazushi Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazushi Sakuraba defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazushi Sakuraba defends well.
Kazushi Sakuraba forces his way into half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazushi Sakuraba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba prevents Kazushi Sakuraba from taking his back.
Kazushi Sakuraba working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kazushi Sakuraba turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kazushi Sakuraba off and cradles Kazushi Sakuraba's limp body as Kazushi Sakuraba celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kazushi Sakuraba!
A relieved looking Kazushi Sakuraba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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