Post by The Sandmen on Sept 10, 2019 4:40:43 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Thiago Alves raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Thiago Alves is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Alves's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Alves
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Thiago Alves holds Kazushi Sakuraba and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Alves
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Thiago Alves controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Thiago Alves controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Thiago Alves pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alves's side.
Hard blow to Alves's mid-section, he seems hurt
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Alves struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Sakuraba misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Thiago Alves wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Alves drills Kazushi Sakuraba's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sakuraba's Nose is beginning to swell
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Alves
He is not able to do it
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Alves
He is not able to do it
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Sakuraba
Thiago Alves tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alves looks to work from half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Thiago Alves tries to free his leg
Thiago Alves uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves 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!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Thiago Alves tries to better his position on the ground...
Alves is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to escape from the full mount...
Thiago Alves is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Alves's moves.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Thiago Alves looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Thiago Alves slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to escape from the full mount...
Sakuraba struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brilliant combination from Thiago Alves
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Sakuraba's knee!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Alves
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Alves holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Thiago Alves rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba has Alves controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alves is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Alves tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sakuraba! Alves has one hook in and keeps working!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Alves cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sakuraba has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Sakuraba is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Alves gets a good position on the ground. ..
Sakuraba holds Thiago Alves arms and counters his opponent punches.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. 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.
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Alves only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Kazushi Sakuraba grabs Alves
Thiago Alves gets thrown to the mat.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Alves
Alves 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 open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Alves
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Alves uses his strength to keep Alves at a disadvantage
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Thiago Alves keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Solid shots!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and frees his leg!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sakuraba misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Thiago Alves tries to free his leg
Thiago Alves uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Sakuraba
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Alves tries to escape from the closed guard
Thiago Alves any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Thiago Alves is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Alves use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba holds Thiago Alves and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Alves is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Thiago Alves!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Thiago Alves gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Kazushi Sakuraba takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Every time Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to get inside
Alves misses with a low kick.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Kazushi Sakuraba launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Alves is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Thiago Alves
miss their mark.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Alves
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount
Sakuraba succeeds
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alves struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves 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 1:15 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls him over and takes his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
Alves has given his back to Kazushi Sakuraba who is trying to get one hook in!
Alves struggles in the ground trying to break Sakuraba's control
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Alves's face with those brutal elbows! Alves needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
Alves tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
Alves has Sakuraba controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sakuraba is unable to move under Alves control.
Alves misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Thiago Alves, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
Sakuraba tries to end this with a RNC!
Alves manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Thiago Alves has seen better days.
Alves tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Alves's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alves has a small cut in his Left cheek
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Alves's eyes...
Crippling lock!
He locks it in! He locks in an armbar for good measure that forces Alves to tap out rather than have his arm broken!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Triangle Armbar) at 2:50 Round 3
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/27 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 613 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 9/20 (45%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 613 s
Sakuraba has some of the sites best ability to absorb damage. Alves did way more damage in round 1, but Sakuraba's health bar was way higher. Is craziness.
Thiago Alves raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Thiago Alves is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Alves's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Alves
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Thiago Alves holds Kazushi Sakuraba and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Alves
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Thiago Alves controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Thiago Alves controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Thiago Alves pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alves's side.
Hard blow to Alves's mid-section, he seems hurt
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Alves struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Sakuraba misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Thiago Alves wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Alves drills Kazushi Sakuraba's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sakuraba's Nose is beginning to swell
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Alves
He is not able to do it
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Alves
He is not able to do it
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Sakuraba
Thiago Alves tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alves looks to work from half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Thiago Alves tries to free his leg
Thiago Alves uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves 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!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Thiago Alves tries to better his position on the ground...
Alves is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to escape from the full mount...
Thiago Alves is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Alves's moves.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Thiago Alves looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Thiago Alves slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to escape from the full mount...
Sakuraba struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brilliant combination from Thiago Alves
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Sakuraba's knee!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Alves
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Alves holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Thiago Alves rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba has Alves controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alves is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Alves tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sakuraba! Alves has one hook in and keeps working!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Alves cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sakuraba has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Sakuraba is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Alves gets a good position on the ground. ..
Sakuraba holds Thiago Alves arms and counters his opponent punches.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. 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.
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Alves only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Kazushi Sakuraba grabs Alves
Thiago Alves gets thrown to the mat.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Alves
Alves 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 open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Alves
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Alves uses his strength to keep Alves at a disadvantage
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Thiago Alves keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Solid shots!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and frees his leg!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sakuraba misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Thiago Alves tries to free his leg
Thiago Alves uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Sakuraba
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Alves tries to escape from the closed guard
Thiago Alves any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Thiago Alves is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Alves use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba holds Thiago Alves and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Alves is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Thiago Alves!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Thiago Alves gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Kazushi Sakuraba takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Every time Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to get inside
Alves misses with a low kick.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Kazushi Sakuraba launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Alves is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Thiago Alves
miss their mark.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Alves
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount
Sakuraba succeeds
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alves struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves 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 1:15 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls him over and takes his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
Alves has given his back to Kazushi Sakuraba who is trying to get one hook in!
Alves struggles in the ground trying to break Sakuraba's control
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Alves's face with those brutal elbows! Alves needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
Alves tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
Alves has Sakuraba controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sakuraba is unable to move under Alves control.
Alves misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Thiago Alves, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
Sakuraba tries to end this with a RNC!
Alves manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Thiago Alves has seen better days.
Alves tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Alves's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alves has a small cut in his Left cheek
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Alves's eyes...
Crippling lock!
He locks it in! He locks in an armbar for good measure that forces Alves to tap out rather than have his arm broken!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Triangle Armbar) at 2:50 Round 3
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/27 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 613 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 9/20 (45%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 613 s
Sakuraba has some of the sites best ability to absorb damage. Alves did way more damage in round 1, but Sakuraba's health bar was way higher. Is craziness.