Post by The Sandmen on Nov 8, 2017 9:46:01 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Tyron Woodley is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tyron Woodley is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tyron Woodley throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
0:35 Round 1 and Woodley is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Woodley is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right eye
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Woodley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Woodley tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Woodley leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Tyron Woodley's guard...
Tyron Woodley has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley goes for an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock and pushes away Tyron Woodley, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tyron Woodley. 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 cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Woodley can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Woodley grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He succeeds!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Woodley blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Woodley tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tyron Woodley hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Woodley is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Tyron Woodley's mind is definitely in the fight, Sakuraba just got nailed! Tyron Woodley saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Sakuraba is going to have a headache after this one.
Sakuraba's Chin is beginning to swell
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Tyron Woodley
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Woodley trying to keep the fight at striking range
Woodley doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Tyron Woodley circles to get the center of the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Tyron Woodley was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Woodley sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sakuraba and Woodley circle around the center of the cage.
Tyron Woodley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kazushi Sakuraba is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Woodley into his guard.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Woodley is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Tyron Woodley tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tyron Woodley. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Woodley is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Woodley struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Tyron Woodley is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Woodley wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Woodley moves forward and holds Sakuraba
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Woodley struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyron Woodley embrace and tries to move away...
Tyron Woodley pushes Sakuraba forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Woodley shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Tyron Woodley shoots and grab Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Woodley scoop up Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Sakuraba to the mat
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Tyron Woodley manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Woodley tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Tyron Woodley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Terrible one sided match... Sakuraba was not ready to fight a fighter of Tyron Woodley caliber.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley 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!
Good looking punches from Kazushi Sakuraba on the ground
They could take their toll on Woodley.
Woodley's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley 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 Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley was tooling Kazushi Sakuraba for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kazushi Sakuraba lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Tyron Woodley regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Woodley measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Tyron Woodley's guard...
Tyron Woodley has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Tyron Woodley in his guard...
Tyron Woodley rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley slides his arm under Kazushi Sakuraba's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes up and slides Tyron Woodley's arm over his chin.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba has Woodley controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Woodley is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Not a desiderable position that Woodley is in now. Kazushi Sakuraba is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Woodley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has Woodley controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Woodley is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
Woodley is trying to counter now!
Tyron Woodley hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sakuraba locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Tyron Woodley unil he can pull his arm free! Woodley lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley tries to better his position on the ground...
Woodley is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tyron Woodley rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Tyron Woodley, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Woodley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba 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
Josh Rosenthal 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tyron Woodley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley goes for an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock and pushes away Tyron Woodley, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tyron Woodley. 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Woodley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Woodley looks to work from half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba throws up a triangle attempt!
Tyron Woodley postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Woodley tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sakuraba from the side mount!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Kazushi Sakuraba put Woodley in half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley sits over his knees and pushes away Sakuraba's leg!
Sakuraba closes his legs around Tyron Woodley's leg. Woodley is not able to move away now!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley launches a barrage of elbows over Sakuraba's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sakuraba doesn't fight back!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley tries to free his leg...
Tyron Woodley uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Tyron Woodley in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Sakuraba's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tyron Woodley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
Woodley waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kazushi Sakuraba! He is reversed and nor Tyron Woodley is on half guard!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Woodley tries to cover his face,
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley sits over his knees and pushes away Sakuraba's leg!
Tyron Woodley is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Tyron Woodley in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
Hard blow to Sakuraba's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley tries to open up Sakuraba with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Sakuraba is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Tyron Woodley goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sakuraba seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Woodley has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Woodley is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Tyron Woodley
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tyron Woodley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Tyron Woodley against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sakuraba jumps and tries to free his leg! Woodley doesn't allow this but Kazushi Sakuraba is able to get half guard here.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Woodley 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.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Woodley's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Tyron Woodley's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Woodley's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Woodley tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Woodley's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Woodley's eyes...
Sakuraba is locking that Kneebar...
Sakuraba is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Tyron Woodley manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Stand up! This is what Woodley's cornermen are shouting. Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Woodley Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Woodley's eyes...
Woodley tries to break the lock slamming Kazushi Sakuraba against the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't allow Tyron Woodley to escape. He is tightening the armbar
Crushing shot to Woodley's body! He's holding his side
Crippling lock!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley leans back...
Sakuraba eyes him warily.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He succeeds!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba looks to be in very good shape.
Woodley is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyron Woodley!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Tyron Woodley tries to roll on the ground...
Woodley is trying to counter now!
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Tyron Woodley gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tyron Woodley shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
Woodley struggles to free himself
Woodley Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Sakuraba shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Americana) at 3:16 Round 4
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 19/23 (83%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 828 s
Statistics: Tyron Woodley
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 36/54 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 828 s
Wow. Not sure if this was an epic collapse or an epic comeback. But Woodley was dominating Sakuraba pretty handily in this one. Then Sakuraba went full-blown epic mode, and epic'ed this one into victory. Must have been the peyote. Unless Woodley was the one on peyote. But you just know someone is takin' the peyote.
Tyron Woodley is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tyron Woodley is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tyron Woodley throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
0:35 Round 1 and Woodley is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Woodley is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right eye
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Woodley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Woodley tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Woodley leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Tyron Woodley's guard...
Tyron Woodley has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley goes for an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock and pushes away Tyron Woodley, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tyron Woodley. 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 cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Woodley can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Woodley grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He succeeds!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Woodley blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Woodley tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tyron Woodley hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Woodley is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Tyron Woodley's mind is definitely in the fight, Sakuraba just got nailed! Tyron Woodley saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Sakuraba is going to have a headache after this one.
Sakuraba's Chin is beginning to swell
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Tyron Woodley
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Woodley trying to keep the fight at striking range
Woodley doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Tyron Woodley circles to get the center of the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Tyron Woodley was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Woodley sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sakuraba and Woodley circle around the center of the cage.
Tyron Woodley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kazushi Sakuraba is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Woodley into his guard.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Woodley is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Tyron Woodley tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tyron Woodley. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Woodley is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Woodley struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Tyron Woodley is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Woodley wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Woodley moves forward and holds Sakuraba
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Woodley struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyron Woodley embrace and tries to move away...
Tyron Woodley pushes Sakuraba forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Woodley shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Tyron Woodley shoots and grab Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Woodley scoop up Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Sakuraba to the mat
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Tyron Woodley manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Woodley tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Tyron Woodley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Terrible one sided match... Sakuraba was not ready to fight a fighter of Tyron Woodley caliber.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley 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!
Good looking punches from Kazushi Sakuraba on the ground
They could take their toll on Woodley.
Woodley's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley 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 Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley was tooling Kazushi Sakuraba for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kazushi Sakuraba lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Tyron Woodley regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Woodley measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Tyron Woodley's guard...
Tyron Woodley has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Tyron Woodley in his guard...
Tyron Woodley rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley slides his arm under Kazushi Sakuraba's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes up and slides Tyron Woodley's arm over his chin.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba has Woodley controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Woodley is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Not a desiderable position that Woodley is in now. Kazushi Sakuraba is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Woodley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has Woodley controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Woodley is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
Woodley is trying to counter now!
Tyron Woodley hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sakuraba locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Tyron Woodley unil he can pull his arm free! Woodley lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley tries to better his position on the ground...
Woodley is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tyron Woodley rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Tyron Woodley, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Woodley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba 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
Josh Rosenthal 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tyron Woodley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley goes for an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock and pushes away Tyron Woodley, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tyron Woodley. 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Woodley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Woodley looks to work from half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba throws up a triangle attempt!
Tyron Woodley postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Woodley tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sakuraba from the side mount!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Kazushi Sakuraba put Woodley in half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley sits over his knees and pushes away Sakuraba's leg!
Sakuraba closes his legs around Tyron Woodley's leg. Woodley is not able to move away now!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley launches a barrage of elbows over Sakuraba's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sakuraba doesn't fight back!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley tries to free his leg...
Tyron Woodley uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Tyron Woodley in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Sakuraba's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tyron Woodley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Woodley
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
Woodley waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kazushi Sakuraba! He is reversed and nor Tyron Woodley is on half guard!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Woodley tries to cover his face,
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley sits over his knees and pushes away Sakuraba's leg!
Tyron Woodley is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Tyron Woodley in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
Hard blow to Sakuraba's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley tries to open up Sakuraba with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Sakuraba is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Tyron Woodley goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sakuraba seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Woodley has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Woodley is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Tyron Woodley
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tyron Woodley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Tyron Woodley against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sakuraba jumps and tries to free his leg! Woodley doesn't allow this but Kazushi Sakuraba is able to get half guard here.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Woodley 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.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Woodley's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Tyron Woodley's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Woodley's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Woodley tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Woodley's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Woodley's eyes...
Sakuraba is locking that Kneebar...
Sakuraba is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Tyron Woodley manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Stand up! This is what Woodley's cornermen are shouting. Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Woodley Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Woodley's eyes...
Woodley tries to break the lock slamming Kazushi Sakuraba against the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't allow Tyron Woodley to escape. He is tightening the armbar
Crushing shot to Woodley's body! He's holding his side
Crippling lock!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Woodley leans back...
Sakuraba eyes him warily.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He succeeds!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba looks to be in very good shape.
Woodley is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyron Woodley!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Tyron Woodley tries to roll on the ground...
Woodley is trying to counter now!
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Tyron Woodley gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tyron Woodley shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
Woodley struggles to free himself
Woodley Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Sakuraba shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Americana) at 3:16 Round 4
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 19/23 (83%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 828 s
Statistics: Tyron Woodley
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 36/54 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 828 s
Wow. Not sure if this was an epic collapse or an epic comeback. But Woodley was dominating Sakuraba pretty handily in this one. Then Sakuraba went full-blown epic mode, and epic'ed this one into victory. Must have been the peyote. Unless Woodley was the one on peyote. But you just know someone is takin' the peyote.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!