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Event:
LKO Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Sakuragi shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is really struggling to control Sakuragi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuragi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sakuragi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sakuragi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones cracks Sakuragi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Sakuragi darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.#TD2#
Sakuragi pulls Jones into guard.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sakuragi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakuragi working a defensive guard here.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuragi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi working a defensive guard here.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sakuragi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakuragi trying to control the position.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sakuragi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones 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.#T4#
Sakuragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones works over Sakuragi with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones wants to control from the top but Sakuragi keeps moving.
Sakuragi wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Sakuragi blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonny Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Sakuragi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Sakuragi getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuragi defends it easily.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to sweep here but Sakuragi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Sakuragi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Sakuragi pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuragi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuragi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Jones has his foot on Sakuragi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuragi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sakuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Sakuragi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sakuragi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones trying to hold on to Sakuragi's head to control him but Sakuragi postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Sakuragi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sakuragi is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakuragi to get the leverage.
Sakuragi throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuragi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanamichi Sakuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Sakuragi jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuragi is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones works over Sakuragi with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Sakuragi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up.
#SUB2#
Sakuragi working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuragi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakuragi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuragi trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Sakuragi has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuragi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Sakuragi.#CL2#
Sakuragi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Sakuragi defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Jones is trying to keep Sakuragi in close.
#T3##SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuragi is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him. #SUB#
Sakuragi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Sakuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuragi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Jones!
A relieved looking Jonny Jones 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Gold looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Sakuragi moves into range and clinches up with Gold.
Sakuragi slowing the pace effectively.
Sakuragi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuragi. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Sakuragi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gold's guard.
Sakuragi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet - Gold follows without any prompting.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuragi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Sakuragi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuragi throwing strikes from guard but Gold blocks nicely. #SU#
Sakuragi stands and steps away. Gold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuragi lands in his opponent's guard.
Gold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Gold wants to get back to his feet but Sakuragi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sakuragi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sakuragi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gold's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sakuragi has a takedown stuffed.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Sakuragi attempts a counter takedown but Gold avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Sakuragi with that takedown attempt.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuragi fails to land the takedown.
Gold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuragi lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Gold uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Gold will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sakuragi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gold avoids it really well and circles away.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuragi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gold tries to avoid it but Sakuragi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gold to the ground. Gold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Sakuragi pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakuragi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Sakuragi backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Sakuragi manages to avoid it all.
Sakuragi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sakuragi shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakuragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuragi is just out of range.#CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches.
Gold is trying to push Sakuragi away but Sakuragi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gold wants to break free but Sakuragi has control.
Sakuragi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Gold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Sakuragi is controlling the position.
Gold has had enough of the clinch but Sakuragi keeps him there for the moment.
Sakuragi prevents Gold from breaking the clinch.
We've been informed that Gold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Sakuragi pulls Gold in close to prevent any damage.
Hanamichi Sakuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gold distracts Sakuragi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Sakuragi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Gold gets to his feet - Sakuragi follows without any prompting.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakuragi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.#T3#
Sakuragi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakuragi slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold throws a body punch but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Sakuragi shoots for a takedown but Gold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt
and Gold counters with a one-two to the body.
Sakuragi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
Sakuragi shoots for a takedown but Gold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuragi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Sakuragi backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Sakuragi manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Gold scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gold sprawls well. Gold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakuragi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Jab by Gold.
A swing and a miss from Gold.
Sakuragi shoots in looking for a takedown. Gold tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuragi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Sakuragi has his foot on Gold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gold works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuragi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gold wants to get up but he can't break Sakuragi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gold's guard. #REVR#
Sakuragi prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sakuragi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gold misses with the combination.
Sakuragi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakuragi shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gold is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold tries to land a front kick but Sakuragi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frankie Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold misses with the combination.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakuragi drops back down to his feet.
Sakuragi fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Gold is trying to push Sakuragi away but Sakuragi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Sakuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
As Gold tries to get set, Sakuragi tries to push him back and clinch up but Gold manages to avoid the attempt.
Sakuragi has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gold duly obliges.
Gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuragi. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuragi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gold pinned against the cage. Gold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Gold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Gold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Sakuragi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Sakuragi is controlling the position.
Sakuragi wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Sakuragi throwing strikes but missing.
Sakuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Sakuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sakuragi to the mat! Sakuragi manages to get full guard.
Johnson looks winded!#SUB#
Sakuragi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Johnson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sakuragi has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuragi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuragi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sakuragi's guard.
Johnson pushes down on Sakuragi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sakuragi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakuragi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Sakuragi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakuragi is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson 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.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuragi defends it well.
Sakuragi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakuragi trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Sakuragi is defending well.
Sakuragi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuragi shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakuragi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakuragi wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Johnson 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.
#R2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakuragi as he avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Sakuragi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Sakuragi tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakuragi is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Johnson.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sakuragi after a bit of a struggle.
Sakuragi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sakuragi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Sakuragi successfully pulls guard.
Sakuragi working a defensive guard here.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Sakuragi blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakuragi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Sakuragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuragi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakuragi trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#T2#
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sakuragi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakuragi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuragi defends it well.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakuragi!
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Sakuragi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Sakuragi is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson landing punches. #SUB2#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Sakuragi is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a submission but Sakuragi is keeping him at bay.
Tony Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Sakuragi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4##SUB2#
Sakuragi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Sakuragi 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 Johnson gets his way!
#SUB2#
Johnson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sakuragi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Johnson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Johnson!
Tony Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakuragi slips a straight right by Gold.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Sakuragi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Gold throws Sakuragi to one side and escapes!
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakuragi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Sakuragi takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakuragi won't allow it.
Sakuragi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gold.
Gold misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold looks winded!#T1#
Gold closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Gold misses with a shot to the body
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Gold moves out of range easily.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Sakuragi counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Sakuragi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gold sprawls well initially but Sakuragi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuragi stops Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Sakuragi is controlling the pace.
Sakuragi stops Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakuragi controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sakuragi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sakuragi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gold, which made it look bad.
Sakuragi dives in for a single leg takedown but Gold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Sakuragi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuragi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away.
#TD#
Sakuragi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gold!#ES2#
Gold throws Sakuragi to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakuragi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gold is defending well.
Gold is trying to force a seperation but Sakuragi has the dominant position.
Gold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sakuragi shoots for a double leg takedown but Gold sprawls well. He's pushed Sakuragi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakuragi shoots in but no luck this time.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gold's guard.
Sakuragi prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to stand and escape but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Frankie Gold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakuragi postures up in Gold's guard and throws a big left but Gold blocks it. #T1#
Gold wants to stand and escape but Sakuragi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sakuragi is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sakuragi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gold is trying to buck Sakuragi off.#SU#
Sakuragi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sakuragi dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Sakuragi's head and hops out.
Gold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Gold throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakuragi is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Sakuragi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sakuragi manages to end up in side control.
Sakuragi throwing strikes but Gold manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gold tries for a kimura but Sakuragi is defending well.
Gold trying to control the position but Sakuragi is working away.
Sakuragi looks to move to half guard but instead Gold has passed into mount! Damn!
Gold dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Sakuragi is working to get back to half guard.
Gold with the ground and pound from mount.
Gold in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gold raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sakuragi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Gold with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Gold working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gold has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sakuragi's face.
Gold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gold misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sakuragi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakuragi tries to lock up and control but Gold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Sakuragi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sakuragi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gold working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gold lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sakuragi is working to get back to half guard.
Sakuragi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Sakuragi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sakuragi walks into a left hand.
Sakuragi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Gold has been cut.
Sakuragi throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combo that has Gold backing up. Gold nods at Sakuragi to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gold throws a series of strikes that have Sakuragi backpedaling.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.
Gold throws a body punch but Sakuragi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sakuragi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gold circles away.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt - Gold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frankie Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold leaves Sakuragi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gold misses with the combination.
Sakuragi shoots in but Gold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gold tries to clinch up.
Gold jabs Sakuragi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakuragi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sakuragi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
It looked like Sakuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold thuds a left hand into Sakuragi's body.
Sakuragi dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Sakuragi's head and hops out.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
#T4#
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Sakuragi with that takedown attempt.
Gold lands with a nice combination. Sakuragi backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sakuragi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Gold throws a counter combo.
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Sakuragi pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gold tries to bum rush Sakuragi with a series of wild strikes but Sakuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Gold. No joy for Sakuragi on that attempt.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Gold!
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Event:
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Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Gold tries to bum rush Sakuragi with a series of wild strikes but Sakuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Sakuragi rushes Gold and presses him up against the cage.
Sakuragi wants a takedown.
#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard. #SUB#
Sakuragi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES#
Sakuragi has his feet on Gold's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gold looks winded!
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
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!#BC2#
Gold manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Sakuragi. Sakuragi maintains the clinch.
Sakuragi lands a nice uppercut.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Sakuragi manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Sakuragi is working an open guard so Gold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Sakuragi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Sakuragi drives through and clinches with Gold against the cage.
#BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls Gold into guard.
Sakuragi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuragi, not yet.
Sakuragi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gold on the ground.
Sakuragi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sakuragi is controlling Gold's posture.#SUB#
Sakuragi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Sakuragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakuragi holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Sakuragi pushes Gold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully.
Gold connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakuragi pulls Gold in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sakuragi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3##TD#
Sakuragi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gold keeping full guard, as Sakuragi tries to pass.
Sakuragi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sakuragi won't allow Gold to get back to his feet.
Sakuragi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakuragi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakuragi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sakuragi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Gold gets to his feet - Sakuragi follows without any prompting.
Gold misses with a combination
#CL#
and Sakuragi counters by clinching up.
Sakuragi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanamichi Sakuragi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gold thuds a left hand into Sakuragi's body.#CL#
Sakuragi pushes Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
Sakuragi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Sakuragi pushes Gold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Sakuragi is looking for a triangle but Gold pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gold stands up and waves to Sakuragi to follow him.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuragi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gold duly obliges. #TD#
Sakuragi feints and as Gold raises his hands in defense, Sakuragi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakuragi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sakuragi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES2#
Gold uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gold!
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakuragi somewhat.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gold wants it to stay on the feet.
Gold cracks Sakuragi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Gold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuragi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sakuragi dodges the punch combination from Gold.
It looked like Sakuragi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gold throws a right hand that Sakuragi ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuragi also avoids with ease.
Sakuragi tries to counter by clinching up but Gold breaks away and moves out of range.
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakuragi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gold circles away.
Sakuragi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakuragi won't allow it.
Gold prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Sakuragi jumps guard and drags Gold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Gold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Gold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sakuragi misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Sakuragi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
#TD#
Sakuragi scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Hanamichi Sakuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Sakuragi stands and steps away. Gold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Sakuragi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Sakuragi jumps guard.
Sakuragi controlling Gold's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold won't allow Sakuragi to sweep him here. #T1##ES#
Sakuragi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gold has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sakuragi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Sakuragi instigates a clinch.
Gold tries to circle away but Sakuragi has him pinned against the cage.
Sakuragi jumps guard but Gold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
Sakuragi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakuragi somewhat.
Sakuragi misses with a looping left.#T2#
Sakuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
#TD#
Sakuragi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuragi is in Gold's guard.#ES2#
Gold is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gold tries to break free but Sakuragi pushes him back against the cage.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sakuragi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Gold is trying to force a seperation but Sakuragi has the dominant position.#TD#
Sakuragi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sakuragi trying to control from Gold's half guard. Gold has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet. Gold looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gold moves to clinch but Sakuragi breaks away
and Sakuragi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sakuragi forces Gold back against the cage and clinches.
Sakuragi has Gold pressed against the cage, preventing Gold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Gold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Gold is looking to stand up but Sakuragi isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Gold pushes Sakuragi off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuragi.
#CL#
Sakuragi rushes Gold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanamichi Sakuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuragi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanamichi Sakuragi!
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