Post by The Sandmen on Aug 24, 2019 22:20:04 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba looks very relaxed.
Tyron Woodley looks very relaxed.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Sakuraba and Woodley move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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
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
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 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
Tyron Woodley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
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
Tyron Woodley 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba tries to grapple
Woodley moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Sakuraba is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Woodley's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron 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 side mount over Tyron 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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley looks to be in very good shape.
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Tyron Woodley manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open 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 open guard over Woodley
Woodley tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Woodley rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
A punch from Tyron Woodley
grazes Sakuraba's right cheek.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Tyron Woodley jumps back and jabs
Sakuraba seems staggered and Tyron Woodley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Woodley.
It looks like Sakuraba was hit by a bus!
Woodley tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Woodley is clinching with Sakuraba.
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.
Sakuraba grapple with Tyron Woodley and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Tyron Woodley managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Tyron Woodley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sakuraba is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:30 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
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Body shots by Tyron Woodley
Sakuraba covers up.
Woodley misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Woodley blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley is looking to end this fight with strikes
Sakuraba anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Woodley blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sakuraba's guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Tyron Woodley looks to counter!
Tyron Woodley moves to better his position on the ground...
Tyron Woodley wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Tyron Woodley
makes Sakuraba stumble back!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley checks it.
Dan Miragliotta 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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
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
Woodley tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
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 on the ground...
Woodley knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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
Woodley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and frees his leg!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Nice moves from Tyron Woodley who positions himself for using his knees on Sakuraba!
One, two! Look at Kazushi Sakuraba's grimace of pain!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley is looking to end this fight with strikes
Sakuraba anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in half 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...
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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
Not a desiderable position that Sakuraba is in now. Tyron Woodley is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Woodley works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Sakuraba time to recover. Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
Shovel hook by Tyron Woodley
goes nowhere.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
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
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba tries to get a side mount...
Woodley wraps his leg around Kazushi Sakuraba leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Sakuraba tries to free his leg...
Woodley doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half 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 half guard over Woodley
Sakuraba sits over his knees and pushes away Woodley's leg!
Woodley closes his legs around Kazushi Sakuraba's leg. Sakuraba is not able to move away now!
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Tyron Woodley tries to take advantage...
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 half guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Woodley
Tyron Woodley stops him from throwing strikes.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Tyron Woodley's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) 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
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open 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!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sakuraba moves back and takes a deep breath.
Some nice shots from Tyron Woodley
miss their mark.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
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.
Tyron Woodley and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tyron Woodley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Woodley lifts Kazushi Sakuraba up off the ground
...big slam!
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tyron Woodley!
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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 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.
Woodley blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Tyron Woodley tries to take advantage...
Tyron Woodley positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Sakuraba's ribs
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tyron Woodley pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
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!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi 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 full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kazushi Sakuraba shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks that americana attempt!
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
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 full mount over Kazushi 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.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi 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.
Woodley clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
Woodley knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in full 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Tyron Woodley and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kazushi Sakuraba throws an uppercut
Woodley slips it.
Sakuraba misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley attempts a sweep single...
Tyron Woodley catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Woodley.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley storms over Sakuraba with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Woodley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sakuraba's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in closed 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 closed guard over Sakuraba
Woodley fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
This is bad! Woodley is just pounding on Kazushi Sakuraba's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Sakuraba's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sakuraba quickly defends.
Sakuraba moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Woodley's thigh!
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
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
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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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
Sakuraba seems staggered and Tyron Woodley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
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
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
Woodley looks to be in very good shape.
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
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
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
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!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
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 full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyron Woodley controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
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 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!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
Woodley knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyron Woodley controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi 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.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
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.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley leans back...
He clobbers Kazushi Sakuraba's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyron Woodley controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley tries to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Tyron Woodley in his guard...
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 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!
Woodley is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kazushi Sakuraba, who is barely covering up!
Sakuraba's Mouth is beginning to swell
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Woodley tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around Woodley's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Woodley looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tyron Woodley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sakuraba is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
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
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.
Woodley misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tyron Woodley realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
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
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
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 tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 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
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Tyron Woodley in his guard...
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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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
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Woodley in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Woodley is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tyron Woodley shoots and grab Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sakuraba sprawl and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Woodley struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Tyron Woodley seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Tyron Woodley is holding Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence with his fingers all over Sakuraba's face
Sakuraba looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Tyron Woodley arm and move away from danger Tyron Woodley
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron 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.
Sakuraba ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley launches a few weak punches
Sakuraba blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Woodley's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Woodley's face with those brutal elbows! Woodley needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Tyron Woodley's left arm looking for an armbar...
Tyron Woodley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
Sakuraba misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Woodley breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
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!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tyron Woodley.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Sakuraba suddenly holds Tyron Woodley's arm and tries an armbar!
Woodley's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Woodley can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
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
Tyron Woodley aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tyron Woodley is in closed 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.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba throws up a triangle attempt!
Tyron Woodley postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Woodley tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3:55 in the 5 round
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tyron Woodley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Woodley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Sakuraba moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Tyron Woodley's left arm looking for an armbar...
Tyron Woodley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Tyron Woodley looks to counter!
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron 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.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Tyron Woodley's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Woodley seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Tyron Woodley.
Winner is Tyron Woodley by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 9/19 (47%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/32 (62%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2707,22
Clinch Damage 115,38
Ground Damage 2107,55
Time on the ground 1079 s
Statistics: Tyron Woodley
Punches 17/40 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/12 (33%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 61/131 (47%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 3097,77
Clinch Damage 99,75
Ground Damage 2658,4
Time on the ground 1079 s
Unbelievable! Sakuraba lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
The end of this fight saved this fight for Woodley. He was winning the whole fight, Sakuraba came on hardcore in the last round and dominated the living shit out of Woodley. Then, just before Woodley went out, the round ended, and the fight ended, and Woodley was saved by the bell. I kinda feel like if the judges judged as they are supposed to (whole fight vs. round by round), Sakuraba would have won. He was way closer to finishing this fight. Sakuraba was in the light orange at the worst. Woodley was in the deep red at the end of this one (so about 85% health compared to 4% health).
Tyron Woodley looks very relaxed.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Sakuraba and Woodley move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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
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
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 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
Tyron Woodley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
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
Tyron Woodley 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba tries to grapple
Woodley moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Sakuraba is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Woodley's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron 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 side mount over Tyron 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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley looks to be in very good shape.
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Tyron Woodley manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open 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 open guard over Woodley
Woodley tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Woodley rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
A punch from Tyron Woodley
grazes Sakuraba's right cheek.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Tyron Woodley jumps back and jabs
Sakuraba seems staggered and Tyron Woodley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Woodley.
It looks like Sakuraba was hit by a bus!
Woodley tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Woodley is clinching with Sakuraba.
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.
Sakuraba grapple with Tyron Woodley and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Tyron Woodley managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Tyron Woodley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sakuraba is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:30 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
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Sakuraba
Body shots by Tyron Woodley
Sakuraba covers up.
Woodley misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Woodley blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley is looking to end this fight with strikes
Sakuraba anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Woodley blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sakuraba's guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Tyron Woodley looks to counter!
Tyron Woodley moves to better his position on the ground...
Tyron Woodley wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Tyron Woodley
makes Sakuraba stumble back!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley checks it.
Dan Miragliotta 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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
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
Woodley tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
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 on the ground...
Woodley knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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
Woodley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and frees his leg!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Nice moves from Tyron Woodley who positions himself for using his knees on Sakuraba!
One, two! Look at Kazushi Sakuraba's grimace of pain!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Woodley is looking to end this fight with strikes
Sakuraba anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in half 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...
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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
Not a desiderable position that Sakuraba is in now. Tyron Woodley is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Woodley works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Sakuraba time to recover. Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
Shovel hook by Tyron Woodley
goes nowhere.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
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
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba tries to get a side mount...
Woodley wraps his leg around Kazushi Sakuraba leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Sakuraba tries to free his leg...
Woodley doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half 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 half guard over Woodley
Sakuraba sits over his knees and pushes away Woodley's leg!
Woodley closes his legs around Kazushi Sakuraba's leg. Sakuraba is not able to move away now!
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Tyron Woodley tries to take advantage...
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 half guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Woodley
Tyron Woodley stops him from throwing strikes.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Tyron Woodley's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) 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
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open 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!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sakuraba moves back and takes a deep breath.
Some nice shots from Tyron Woodley
miss their mark.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
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.
Tyron Woodley and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tyron Woodley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Woodley lifts Kazushi Sakuraba up off the ground
...big slam!
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tyron Woodley!
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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 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.
Woodley blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Tyron Woodley tries to take advantage...
Tyron Woodley positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Sakuraba's ribs
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tyron Woodley pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
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!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi 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 full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kazushi Sakuraba shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks that americana attempt!
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
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 full mount over Kazushi 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.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi 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.
Woodley clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
Woodley knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in full 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Tyron Woodley and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kazushi Sakuraba throws an uppercut
Woodley slips it.
Sakuraba misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley attempts a sweep single...
Tyron Woodley catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Woodley.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley storms over Sakuraba with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Woodley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sakuraba's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in closed 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 closed guard over Sakuraba
Woodley fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
This is bad! Woodley is just pounding on Kazushi Sakuraba's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Sakuraba's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sakuraba quickly defends.
Sakuraba moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Woodley's thigh!
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
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
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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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
Sakuraba seems staggered and Tyron Woodley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
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
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
Woodley looks to be in very good shape.
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
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
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
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!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
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 full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyron Woodley controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
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 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!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
Woodley knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyron Woodley controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi 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.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
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.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley leans back...
He clobbers Kazushi Sakuraba's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Woodley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyron Woodley controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Tyron Woodley tries to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Tyron Woodley in his guard...
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 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!
Woodley is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kazushi Sakuraba, who is barely covering up!
Sakuraba's Mouth is beginning to swell
Woodley is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Woodley tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around Woodley's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Woodley looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tyron Woodley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sakuraba is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
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
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.
Woodley misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tyron Woodley realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
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
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
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 tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 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
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Tyron Woodley in his guard...
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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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
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Woodley in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Woodley is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tyron Woodley shoots and grab Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sakuraba sprawl and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Woodley struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Tyron Woodley seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Tyron Woodley is holding Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence with his fingers all over Sakuraba's face
Sakuraba looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Tyron Woodley arm and move away from danger Tyron Woodley
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron 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.
Sakuraba ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley launches a few weak punches
Sakuraba blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Woodley's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Woodley's face with those brutal elbows! Woodley needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Tyron Woodley's left arm looking for an armbar...
Tyron Woodley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
Sakuraba misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Woodley breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
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!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tyron Woodley.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Sakuraba suddenly holds Tyron Woodley's arm and tries an armbar!
Woodley's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Woodley can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
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
Tyron Woodley aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tyron Woodley is in closed 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.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba throws up a triangle attempt!
Tyron Woodley postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Woodley tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3:55 in the 5 round
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tyron Woodley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Woodley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Woodley
Sakuraba moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Tyron Woodley's left arm looking for an armbar...
Tyron Woodley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Tyron Woodley looks to counter!
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Tyron 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.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Tyron Woodley's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Woodley seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Tyron Woodley.
Winner is Tyron Woodley by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 9/19 (47%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/32 (62%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2707,22
Clinch Damage 115,38
Ground Damage 2107,55
Time on the ground 1079 s
Statistics: Tyron Woodley
Punches 17/40 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/12 (33%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 61/131 (47%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 3097,77
Clinch Damage 99,75
Ground Damage 2658,4
Time on the ground 1079 s
Unbelievable! Sakuraba lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
The end of this fight saved this fight for Woodley. He was winning the whole fight, Sakuraba came on hardcore in the last round and dominated the living shit out of Woodley. Then, just before Woodley went out, the round ended, and the fight ended, and Woodley was saved by the bell. I kinda feel like if the judges judged as they are supposed to (whole fight vs. round by round), Sakuraba would have won. He was way closer to finishing this fight. Sakuraba was in the light orange at the worst. Woodley was in the deep red at the end of this one (so about 85% health compared to 4% health).