Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2017 23:37:00 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sakuraba is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
MacDonald is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sakuraba's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald suddenly holds Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sakuraba's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
1:39 Round 1 and MacDonald is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sakuraba's ribs.
Sakuraba blocks Jason MacDonald's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba won't budge, forcing MacDonald to pull guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald launches a hook to the body
Kazushi Sakuraba moves aside looking for a counter...
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
MacDonald receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Kazushi Sakuraba
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Sakuraba gets hold of a leg and trips MacDonald to the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Jason MacDonald's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jason MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
MacDonald's Right eye is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Stand up! This is what MacDonald's cornermen are shouting. Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in MacDonald open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount
Sakuraba's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to jump to side mount.
Jason MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Jason MacDonald, but it's close.
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Round 2
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MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
The fighters are clinching.
a series of exchange forces MacDonald's back to the fence, without delay Sakuraba charge forward with a flying knee
MacDonald side step away confidently
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
The punches go wide.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Sakuraba won't allow him to take this position easily.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
MacDonald's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
MacDonald is not making himself an easy target.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Sakuraba continues in closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open MacDonald's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kazushi Sakuraba. MacDonald is unable to cover himself now!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
MacDonald is not making himself an easy target.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Terrible one sided match... MacDonald was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
MacDonald moves on the ground
MacDonald cannot take advantage in the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds MacDonald
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba grapple with Jason MacDonald and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jason MacDonald falls hard on the mat with Kazushi Sakuraba on top of him
Crushing shot to MacDonald's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg...
MacDonald rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls over himself and stands up while Jason MacDonald rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald moves on the ground
MacDonald cannot take advantage in the ground
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Terrible one sided match... MacDonald was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to improve position.
Sakuraba adjusts and closes his guard.
MacDonald misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Sakuraba is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
MacDonald receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crushing shot to MacDonald's body! He's holding his side
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
MacDonald rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Sakuraba.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries a flying knee towards Jason MacDonald's chest
MacDonald blocks it and circle away
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
Sakuraba struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling MacDonald from the side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with MacDonald
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Sakuraba is with is back on the ground now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Sakuraba tries to counter MacDonald's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Sakuraba holds Jason MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sakuraba leans and gets Jason MacDonald's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Sakuraba launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits MacDonald's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Sakuraba moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to MacDonald's thigh!
MacDonald hyper-extended his leg
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sakuraba struggles... Jason MacDonald is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Jason MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
MacDonald shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots and grab Jason MacDonald's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sakuraba scoop up Jason MacDonald's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing MacDonald to the mat
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
MacDonald rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sakuraba blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to open up Jason MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching MacDonald in the side of the head
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks MacDonald's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jason MacDonald manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jason MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Sakuraba blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Sakuraba is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Sakuraba goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Sakuraba is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking MacDonald to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for MacDonald.
MacDonald's Left cheek is beginning to swell
MacDonald has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (GnP) at 3:29 Round 5
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1027 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 57/88 (65%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1027 s
Sakurabi (sic) took his sweet ass time with this one. He kept doing enough damage to shred MacDonald, then nothing until the round ended. It was odd.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sakuraba is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
MacDonald is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sakuraba's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald suddenly holds Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sakuraba's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
1:39 Round 1 and MacDonald is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sakuraba's ribs.
Sakuraba blocks Jason MacDonald's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba won't budge, forcing MacDonald to pull guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald launches a hook to the body
Kazushi Sakuraba moves aside looking for a counter...
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
MacDonald receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Kazushi Sakuraba
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Sakuraba gets hold of a leg and trips MacDonald to the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Jason MacDonald's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jason MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
MacDonald's Right eye is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Stand up! This is what MacDonald's cornermen are shouting. Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in MacDonald open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount
Sakuraba's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to jump to side mount.
Jason MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Jason MacDonald, but it's close.
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Round 2
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MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
The fighters are clinching.
a series of exchange forces MacDonald's back to the fence, without delay Sakuraba charge forward with a flying knee
MacDonald side step away confidently
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
The punches go wide.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Sakuraba won't allow him to take this position easily.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
MacDonald's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
MacDonald is not making himself an easy target.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Sakuraba continues in closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open MacDonald's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kazushi Sakuraba. MacDonald is unable to cover himself now!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
MacDonald is not making himself an easy target.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Terrible one sided match... MacDonald was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
MacDonald moves on the ground
MacDonald cannot take advantage in the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds MacDonald
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba grapple with Jason MacDonald and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jason MacDonald falls hard on the mat with Kazushi Sakuraba on top of him
Crushing shot to MacDonald's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg...
MacDonald rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls over himself and stands up while Jason MacDonald rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald moves on the ground
MacDonald cannot take advantage in the ground
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Terrible one sided match... MacDonald was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to improve position.
Sakuraba adjusts and closes his guard.
MacDonald misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Sakuraba is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
MacDonald receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crushing shot to MacDonald's body! He's holding his side
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
MacDonald rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Sakuraba.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries a flying knee towards Jason MacDonald's chest
MacDonald blocks it and circle away
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
Sakuraba struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling MacDonald from the side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with MacDonald
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Sakuraba is with is back on the ground now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Sakuraba tries to counter MacDonald's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Sakuraba holds Jason MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sakuraba leans and gets Jason MacDonald's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Sakuraba launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits MacDonald's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Sakuraba moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to MacDonald's thigh!
MacDonald hyper-extended his leg
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sakuraba struggles... Jason MacDonald is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Jason MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
MacDonald shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots and grab Jason MacDonald's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sakuraba scoop up Jason MacDonald's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing MacDonald to the mat
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
MacDonald rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sakuraba blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to open up Jason MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching MacDonald in the side of the head
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks MacDonald's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jason MacDonald manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jason MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Sakuraba blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Sakuraba is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Sakuraba goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Sakuraba is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking MacDonald to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for MacDonald.
MacDonald's Left cheek is beginning to swell
MacDonald has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (GnP) at 3:29 Round 5
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1027 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 57/88 (65%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1027 s
Sakurabi (sic) took his sweet ass time with this one. He kept doing enough damage to shred MacDonald, then nothing until the round ended. It was odd.