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Event:
GC 462: Chambers VS Slugs
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Sakurai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sakurai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakurai manages to avoid it.
Morino cracks Sakurai with an open hand slap.
Sakurai throws a leg kick that misses.
Morino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sakurai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morino finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakurai's head.
Sakurai tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakurai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morino lands a really nice looking cross but Sakurai seems unphased.
Morino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakurai manages to avoid it.
Morino lands with a straight right. Sakurai didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sakurai moves into the clinch.#BC#
Morino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sakurai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Sakurai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morino avoiding damage as Sakurai throws knees to the body.
Sakurai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Morino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakurai throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Morino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakurai slips a straight right by Morino.
A jab lands there for Morino.
Morino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakurai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakurai looks to land a body kick but Morino moved away.
Morino punishes Sakurai's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakurai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morino is out of range and Sakurai settles back down.
Morino throwing a counter right hand but Sakurai manages to avoid it.
Sakurai's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakurai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Morino throws a lazy right hand but Sakurai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sakurai slips under a jab.
Morino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Morino misses the target.
Morino lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Morino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakurai, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Sakurai takes a shot to the head.
Sakurai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morino.
Morino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sakurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Morino.
Morino lands with a right to the head.
Morino lands a nice uppercut.
Morino lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Morino.
Sakurai misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Morino.
Morino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morino avoiding damage as Sakurai throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Morino.
Sakurai tries to work over Morino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Morino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakurai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morino throws out the jab.
Sakurai tries to counter with a clinch but Morino shakes him off and moves away.
Good exchange - Morino coming out on top.#T3#
Morino connects with a looping right hand.
Sakurai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morino is out of range and Sakurai settles back down.
Morino throws a jab when Sakurai was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Morino.
Morino tests Sakurai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morino cracks a nice hook into Sakurai's ribs.
Morino misses with a straight left.
Morino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morino closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Sakurai closes the distance and clinches.
Morino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Morino avoiding damage as Sakurai throws knees to the body.
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!
Morino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sakurai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morino is defending well for now.
Morino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Morino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morino lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sakurai trying to land knees to the body.
Morino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Morino - that landed with a thud.
Morino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakurais head.
Morino lands a right hand.
Morino lands a nice uppercut.
Morino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakurai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morino backwards.
Sakurai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Morino is stalling here.
Morino slowing the pace effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakurai with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Morino 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#
Sakurai throws out a leg kick but Morino moves out of range and Sakurai only half commits.
Sakurai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakurai scrambles back to his feet.
Sakurai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morino moves out of range of the body kick from Sakurai.
Morino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakurai can do to turn this around?
Morino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakurai manages to avoid it.
Morino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sakurai back to the cage. Morino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sakurai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakurai misses with a low kick.
Sakurai throws a wild body kick that Morino sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morino. Sakurai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Morino forces Sakurai back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Morino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Morino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sakurai.
#T1#
Morino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morino avoids it.
Bobby Morino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morino misses with a punch to the body.
Morino blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Morino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Morino.
Sakurai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morino.
Morino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sakurai defending well as Morino loads up on a big left hand.
Morino scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakurai should have avoided that one.
Sakurai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morino lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Sakurai rushes Morino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2##BC#
Morino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morino missing with a left hand there. Sakurai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakurai wants to counter with a clinch but Morino pushes him away.
Sakurai looks for the body kick but Morino saw that one coming.
Morino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakurai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakurai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morino misses with a double jab.
Sakurai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morino throws out the jab.
Morino throws a shot from downtown. Sakurai moves away and avoids it.
Sakurai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakurai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bobby Morino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakurai walks into a jab.#CL2#
Morino tries to keep at a distance but Sakurai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakurai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Morino lands a shoulder strike.
Morino taking a breather.
Sakurai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakurai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morino digs a right hand underneath Sakurai's ribcage. Sakurai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sakurai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morino.
Morino lands with a right to the head.
Morino avoiding damage.
Sakurai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morino.
Morino avoids the elbow strike from Sakurai, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morino.
Morino gets through Sakurai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Morino.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morino.
Morino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Sakurai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Morino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Morino breaks from the clinch.
Morino scores with a decent looking hook.
Morino blocks the body kick.
Morino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakurai manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sakurai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morino, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakurai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morino lands a right hand.
Morino lands a shot to the body.
Sakurai missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Morino.
A short uppercut from Morino. #ROC#Sakurai is rocked!
Morino lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Sakurai is still on wobbly legs! Can Morino finish him?
Morino lands with a short shot to the head.
Morino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Morino dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
and Morino counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sakurai! He's just covering up as Morino starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Morino! |
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Event:
GC 440: Mollen VS Roth
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Sakurai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daddy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakurai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakurai connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Big Daddy has been cut.
Sakurai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Daddy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sakurai to the mat! Sakurai manages to get full guard.
Sakurai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daddy chips away with some ground and pound.
Daddy passes into half guard.
Daddy 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.
Daddy trying to control from Sakurai's half guard. Sakurai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daddy trying to move into half guard but instead Sakurai has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Daddy is trying to control the position but Sakurai postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakurai wanted to stand there but Daddy had control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Daddy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sakurai throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Daddy's body to avoid the submission. Daddy has instead reached around Sakurai's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Daddy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Daddy!
Big Daddy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAF 3
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakurai doesn't seem phased though.
Magomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakurai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sakurai slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
#KD#
Sakurai lands a big head kick that sends Magomedov tumbling to the mat! Sakurai takes a step backwards and waves Magomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A right-left combo lands from Magomedov.
Sakurai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Sakurai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tagir Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sakurai has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov is trying to drag Sakurai to the mat but Sakurai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Sakurai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakurai lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Sakurai has him pressed against the cage.
Sakurai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakurai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakurai with a knee to the head.
Sakurai scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Magomedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sakurai has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Sakurai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nissho Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tagir Magomedov.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Sakurai throws knees to the body.
Magomedov tries to break free but Sakurai pushes him back against the cage.
Sakurai lands a knee to the head.
Sakurai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike from Sakurai.
Sakurai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Magomedov tries to circle away but Sakurai has him pinned against the cage.
Sakurai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov jumps guard but Sakurai stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sakurai lands an elbow inside that Magomedov shrugs off.
Sakurai misses with a knee to the head.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch but Sakurai keeps him there for the moment.
Sakurai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sakurai smiles and moves away.
Sakurai with a nice calf kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakurai.
Sakurai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Sakurai scores with a push kick.#T3#
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sakurai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov cracks Sakurai with an open hand slap.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Sakurai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakurai prevents Magomedov from breaking the clinch.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Sakurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakurai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sakurai trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sakurai misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Magomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakurai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sakurai obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakurai crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.
Sakurai tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Sakurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sakurai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sakurai lands a body punch.
Sakurai looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sakurai is defending well.
Sakurai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Sakurai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sakurai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
Sakurai misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nissho Sakurai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakurai.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Sakurai thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses
and Sakurai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
Sakurai lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakurai. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakurai needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakurai is looking to counter the offense by Magomedov and move into the clinch.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that Sakurai avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sakurai scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Sakurai tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Sakurai back against the cage.
Sakurai lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Sakurai.
Sakurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sakurai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakurai crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.
Magomedov avoids the elbow strike from Sakurai, against the cage.
Sakurai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sakurai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
Sakurai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakurai.
Sakurai working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
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!
Sakurai lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Sakurai with a knee to the head.
Sakurai lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakurai connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Sakurai trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakurai finish him?
Sakurai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Sakurai on the inside.
Sakurai working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Sakurai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Magomedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Magomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sakurai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Nissho Sakurai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sakurai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
Sakurai connects with a knee to the head.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Magomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
Magomedov avoids the elbow strike from Sakurai, against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sakurai has him pressed against the cage.
Sakurai scores with a knee to the head.
Sakurai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sakurai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sakurai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magomedov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sakurai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Magomedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sakurai scores with a knee to the head.
Sakurai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Sakurai.
A right hook to the body lands for Sakurai.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Sakurai throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Sakurai working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Sakurai has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Magomedov goes down! Sakurai dives on top of him - Magomedov manages to get guard.
#SU#
Sakurai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sakurai scores with a kick to the body.
Sakurai wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Sakurai throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Sakurai.
Sakurai avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Sakurai ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Sakurai moves into the clinch.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sakurai to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nissho Sakurai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sakurai has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sakurai throws an elbow but misses.
Sakurai looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sakurai smiles and moves away.
Sakurai throws a lazy head kick
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Sakurai.
Nice body kick from Sakurai.
Sakurai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Sakurai lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakurai throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Sakurai dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Sakurai checks it.
Nissho Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sakurai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Sakurai.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.#KD#
Sakurai lands a big head kick that sends Magomedov tumbling to the mat! Sakurai takes a step backwards and waves Magomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Sakurai forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Magomedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakurai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakurai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sakurai lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakurai pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sakurai trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Sakurai throws knees to the body.
Sakurai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sakurai working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Sakurai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sakurai lands a body punch.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakurai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedov or not.
Sakurai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sakurai trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov jumps guard but Sakurai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sakurai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakurai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sakurai.#T3#
Sakurai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sakurai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakurai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sakurai obliges.
Sakurai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sakurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sakurai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Magomedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sakurai connects with a knee to the head.
Sakurai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sakurai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magomedov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sakurai throws an elbow but misses.
Sakurai misses with a knee strike.
Sakurai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nissho Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tagir Magomedov.
Sakurai tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Sakurai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magomedov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tagir Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Sakurai.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov is trying to push Sakurai away but Sakurai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakurai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov tries to break free but Sakurai pushes him back against the cage.
Sakurai landing knees to the body.
Nissho Sakurai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakurai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nissho Sakurai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakurai 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nissho Sakurai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nissho Sakurai made sure he mentioned Kore Fight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
LAF 2
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Sakurai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakurai tries to kick Magomedov off in order to stand up. Magomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Magomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sakurai pushes Magomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov takes a little break here. Sakurai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Magomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sakurai's legs. #T1#
Magomedov controls the position from side control.
Sakurai wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Sakurai looks to move to half guard but instead Magomedov has passed into mount! Damn!
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Sakurai really wants to buck Magomedov off and get back to his feet.
Sakurai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakurai is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Sakurai is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Magomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov prevents Sakurai from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Magomedov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sakurai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakurai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakurai stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakurai shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Sakurai manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakurai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Sakurai.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sakurai.
Magomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Aslan Magomedov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sakurai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sakurai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakurai gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Sakurai misses with a knee to the head.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sakurai lands a knee to the head.
Sakurai lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakurai lands a knee to the head.
Sakurai throws an elbow that misses.
Sakurai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sakurai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sakurai throws an elbow but misses.
Sakurai throws an elbow that misses.
Sakurai landing knees to the body.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magomedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakurai throws an elbow that misses.
Sakurai looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Sakurai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sakurai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
A right hand to the body from Sakurai.
Sakurai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakurai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sakurai misses with a knee strike.
Sakurai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakurai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sakurai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakurai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakurai lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakurai crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.
Sakurai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
#T3#
Sakurai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magomedov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A body shot lands from Sakurai.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sakurai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sakurai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks with his arms.
Sakurai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sakurai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sakurai connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakurai lands an elbow just above Magomedov 's eye.
Sakurai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sakurai lands a big knee! That's hurt Magomedov! Oh, he's all over the place! Sakurai lands another knee that sends Magomedov to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nissho Sakurai!
Nissho Sakurai managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC Extra 3
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Cover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sakurai defends well and Cover ends up having to push Sakurai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Sakurai closes the distance and pushes Cover back into the cage.
Cover fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Sakurai.
Cover looks winded!
Cover takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Asta Cover has been cut.
Knees to the body from Sakurai.
A right hook to the body lands for Sakurai.
#KD#
Sakurai drops Cover with a big knee straight up the middle! Cover is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Cover is rocked!
Asta Cover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!#CL#
Sakurai clinches up against the cage.
Sakurai lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakurai landing knees to the head.
Cover is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakurai finish him?
Sakurai jerks Cover's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Cover drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Sakurai goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Sakurai because Cover was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nissho Sakurai!
After the big win, Nissho Sakurai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 13
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Sakurai thuds his shin into the meat of Fobbs's side.
Nissho Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fobbs looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sakurai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fobbs takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Sakurai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #KD#
Sakurai drops Fobbs with a big knee straight up the middle! Fobbs is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Fobbs is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dylan Fobbs has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Sakurai.
Fobbs is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakurai finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakurai looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Sakurai backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Fobbs's temple! It sends Fobbs violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Sakurai celebrates and the doctors try to help Fobbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Nissho Sakurai!
Nissho Sakurai took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Dylan Fobbs stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost so what! '. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 6
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Sakurai tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Henderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Henderson blocks the body kick.
Sakurai throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Henderson clinches.
Sakurai misses with an elbow strike.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Sakurai has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Sakurai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sakurai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sakurai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakurai lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Travis Henderson has been cut.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Sakurai tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Sakurai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sakurai missing with knees to the body.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Sakurai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henderson slows down the pace here.
Sakurai tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Sakurai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson 's face.
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakurai missing with knees to the body.
Sakurai missing with knees to the body.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sakurai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sakurai throws an elbow but it misses.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Henderson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson prevents Sakurai from improving his position.
Sakurai is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakurai pushes Henderson off but Henderson dives into side control.
Henderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SU2#
Henderson decides to stand back up. #CL#
Sakurai moves into range and clinches up with Henderson .
Sakurai lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Sakurai.
#TD2#
Henderson successfully pulls guard.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Sakurai wanted to stand there but Henderson had control of the position.
Sakurai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakurai tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom.
Sakurai chips away with some ground and pound.
Sakurai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.#T4#
Sakurai wanted to stand there but Henderson had control of the position.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sakurai won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sakurai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henderson on the side of the head.
Sakurai wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Sakurai, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Sakurai against the cage but Sakurai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nissho Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Henderson .
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson looks winded!
Sakurai looks for the body kick but Henderson saw that one coming.
Sakurai just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nissho Sakurai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Henderson 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sakurai throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
#CL#
Sakurai rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Henderson drives through with a takedown into Sakurai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sakurai is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Henderson 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson works over Sakurai with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Henderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakurai is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Sakurai postures up in Henderson 's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Sakurai tries to pass.
Sakurai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henderson is proving hard to escape from.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakurai manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Sakurai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakurai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson .
Henderson stays in close to Sakurai's body and controls the position.
Henderson prevents Sakurai from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Henderson stands and steps away. Sakurai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sakurai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Sakurai throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson 's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakurai sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sakurai pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Sakurai tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakurai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson .
Sakurai is looking to control Henderson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakurai avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakurai moves into full guard.
Henderson is stalling in the full guard.
Henderson won't allow Sakurai to get back to his feet. #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!
A head kick from Henderson lands but Sakurai takes it in his stride.
Sakurai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Henderson is out of range. #TD2#
Sakurai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Henderson 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Sakurai rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Sakurai.
Sakurai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sakurai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Sakurai has him pressed against the cage.
Sakurai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson avoiding damage as Sakurai throws knees to the body.
Sakurai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson .
Sakurai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Sakurai gets an underhook and turns Henderson into the cage.
Sakurai tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Sakurai has the dominant position.#BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakurai but Sakurai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sakurai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henderson momentarily.
#CL#
Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Sakurai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakurai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson dodges an elbow strike from Sakurai.
Sakurai trying to land knees to the body.
Sakurai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sakurai misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Sakurai misses with a knee to the head.
Sakurai misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakurai.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sakurai.
Sakurai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sakurai lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson blocks the elbow strike.
Sakurai pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sakurai connects with a knee to the head.
Sakurai missing with knees to the body.
Sakurai misses with an elbow strike.
Henderson avoiding damage as Sakurai throws knees to the body.
Sakurai lands a knee to the head.
Sakurai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.#T3#
Henderson blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Sakurai rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Henderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sakurai uses from the top position.
Sakurai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henderson 's guard.
Sakurai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henderson 's head.#T4#
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakurai tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom.
Sakurai throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakurai's guard. Nice move by Henderson !#REVB#
Henderson stops Sakurai from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nissho Sakurai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakurai 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nissho Sakurai! |
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