Post by The Sandmen on Nov 16, 2012 16:28:52 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan).
Shonie Carter is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Kazushi Sakuraba is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sakuraba is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sakuraba seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Several good body shots
land on Carter.
Hard blow to Carter's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and moves laterally.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Carter hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Shonie Carter tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba struggles and launches a few punches to Carter's head
Those punches are hitting! Carter covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shonie Carter tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba circles out and slips free of Shonie Carter's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Carter blocks.
Lightning fast low kick from Carter!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Shonie Carter
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shonie Carter embrace and tries to move away...
Shonie Carter pushes Sakuraba forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Carter trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carter doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba misses a step and Shonie Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big mistake from Kazushi Sakuraba! Carter tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Carter is unable to lock that and Sakuraba breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Carter's face.
Shonie Carter pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shonie Carter
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Carter trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carter stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Shonie Carter takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sakuraba and Carter circle around the center of the cage.
Carter moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sakuraba with a double overhooks!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Shonie Carter
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Shonie Carter is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Sakuraba.
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Shonie Carter seems frustrated.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Carter trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carter doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Carter tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Shonie Carter launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Carter clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba tries to take Shonie Carter down... Carter stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Carter's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Carter takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Sakuraba is holding Shonie Carter's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shonie Carter shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is holding Shonie Carter's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shonie Carter shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Carter tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Shonie Carter
that stun Sakuraba.
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left eye
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Carter blocks and pushes his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Carter is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Shonie Carter jumps back and jabs
Carter seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Shonie Carter jumps back and jabs
Carter seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Carter
Shonie Carter pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shonie Carter
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba tries a flying knee towards Shonie Carter's chest
what a move the impact sents Carter to the fence
Sakuraba goes to the body...
He punishes Carter's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Solid kick to the leg from Shonie Carter
that visibly pains Sakuraba.
Carter moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sakuraba with a double overhooks!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Kazushi Sakuraba
gets deflected.
Sakuraba misses a step and Shonie Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carter is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sakuraba's jaw!
Carter is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sakuraba's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shonie Carter is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Shonie Carter launches a few punches to Sakuraba
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Sakuraba's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shonie Carter is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Kazushi Sakuraba put Carter in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shonie Carter is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Sakuraba put Shonie Carter in closed guard.
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Carter is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Shonie Carter uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Carter is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shonie Carter!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Carter is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Shonie Carter's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shonie Carter is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Sakuraba goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Sakuraba is locking that Armbar...
Shonie Carter breaks the lock and pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
Carter dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Shonie Carter.
Carter tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Shonie Carter launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Shonie Carter grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Sakuraba manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Carter clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba grapple with Shonie Carter and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Carter manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Carter trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carter stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and moves laterally.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Carter tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Carter is clinching with Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Carter is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Shonie Carter slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Carter fires low kicks
punishing Sakuraba's legs repeatedly.
Shonie Carter is opening up on Sakuraba and raining down combinations!
Sakuraba's corner looks worried!
Carter is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Shonie Carter
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Carter
The fighters are clinching.
Carter tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Shonie Carter launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shonie Carter has seen better days.
Carter grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Kazushi Sakuraba managed to maintain his balances and move away from Carter
Shonie Carter tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Carter in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Carter is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Carter trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carter stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Sakuraba is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Shonie Carter tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba swings and Carter has to retreat
Shonie Carter closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Carter begins to launch a barrage of punches over Sakuraba
this is getting worse and worse for Sakuraba
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Mouth
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Carter blocks that. He made it look easy!
A left hook from Carter
grazes the chin of Sakuraba.
A right hand from Kazushi Sakuraba
gets deflected.
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carter tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Carter is clinching with Sakuraba.
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba launches a few hard punches to Shonie Carter's ribs!
Shonie Carter's ribs shows the damage! Kazushi Sakuraba is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shonie Carter tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Carter misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba is launching some bone breaking punches to Carter's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shonie Carter's eyes.
Carter ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Shonie Carter seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Carter doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Carter forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Shonie Carter gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shonie Carter embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sakuraba who put distance between them
Carter looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Sakuraba is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carter.
Not a desiderable position that Sakuraba is in now. Shonie Carter is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Shonie Carter
Good shot! Sakuraba has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
that visibly pains Carter.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Carter blocks.
Shonie Carter goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Carter seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sakuraba launches a kick
but Shonie Carter avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Carter with a double overhooks!
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Shonie Carter
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carter and Kazushi Sakuraba are cliched up against the cage. Carter hammers Sakuraba face and hooks Sakuraba leg
Kazushi Sakuraba is on his back after that trip
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Carter steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Shonie Carter is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Shonie Carter gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shonie Carter is in half guard over Sakuraba
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over Carter's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Kazushi Sakuraba for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Carter time to recover... 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Shonie Carter paws at Sakuraba.
Sakuraba answers with solid punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Carter blocks and pushes his opponent.
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Carter engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shonie Carter is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sakuraba ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Sakuraba
that goes awry.
Carter is trying to counter now!
Shonie Carter throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Carter
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shonie Carter launches a few punches towards Sakuraba's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Kazushi Sakuraba receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shonie Carter embrace and tries to move away...
Shonie Carter pushes Sakuraba forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Shonie Carter.
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Round 4
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Shonie Carter is opening up on Sakuraba and raining down combinations!
Sakuraba's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Mouth
Shonie Carter has found an opening in the defense of Sakuraba, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Sakuraba is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Chin
Shonie Carter launches a body shot
Sakuraba dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Carter's Left eye is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with Carter
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carter tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Shonie Carter launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Carter.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carter launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs shows the damage! Shonie Carter is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Carter tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Shonie Carter launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba grapple with Shonie Carter and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Sakuraba cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Carter can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Carter breaths deeply while on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Shonie Carter efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Sakuraba goes for an armbar!
Shonie Carter breaks the lock and pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Carter tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Sakuraba moves backwards and circles around Shonie Carter.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Carter sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Shonie Carter takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shonie Carter jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Shonie Carter tries to take advantage...
Shonie Carter tries a high kick!
Sakuraba was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Sakuraba hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Shonie Carter knocks Sakuraba out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Shonie Carter by KO (High kick) at 3:02 Round 4
Statistics: Shonie Carter
Punches 30/39 (77%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 16/41 (39%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 147 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 23/42 (55%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 14/18 (78%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Damage caused 1160,74
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Shonie Carter is the winner!
People at Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) will not regret paying for this ticket. Carter's awesome performance was worth the money. (402 points)
Sakuraba had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan). (270 points)
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!
Sakuraba wins round 1. Looks like he is running away with it. Shonie wins rounds 2 and 3. FIght gets interesting. Sakuraba has good recovery between rounds. Fight looks to be even again. Then he gets caught.
Shonie Carter is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Kazushi Sakuraba is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sakuraba is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sakuraba seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Several good body shots
land on Carter.
Hard blow to Carter's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and moves laterally.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Carter hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Shonie Carter tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba struggles and launches a few punches to Carter's head
Those punches are hitting! Carter covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shonie Carter tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba circles out and slips free of Shonie Carter's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Carter blocks.
Lightning fast low kick from Carter!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Shonie Carter
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shonie Carter embrace and tries to move away...
Shonie Carter pushes Sakuraba forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Carter trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carter doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba misses a step and Shonie Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big mistake from Kazushi Sakuraba! Carter tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Carter is unable to lock that and Sakuraba breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Carter's face.
Shonie Carter pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shonie Carter
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Carter trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carter stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Shonie Carter takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sakuraba and Carter circle around the center of the cage.
Carter moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sakuraba with a double overhooks!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Shonie Carter
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Shonie Carter is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Sakuraba.
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Shonie Carter seems frustrated.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Carter trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carter doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Carter tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Shonie Carter launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Carter clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba tries to take Shonie Carter down... Carter stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Carter's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Carter takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Sakuraba is holding Shonie Carter's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shonie Carter shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is holding Shonie Carter's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shonie Carter shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Carter tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Shonie Carter
that stun Sakuraba.
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left eye
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Carter blocks and pushes his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Carter is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Shonie Carter jumps back and jabs
Carter seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Shonie Carter jumps back and jabs
Carter seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Carter
Shonie Carter pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shonie Carter
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba tries a flying knee towards Shonie Carter's chest
what a move the impact sents Carter to the fence
Sakuraba goes to the body...
He punishes Carter's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Solid kick to the leg from Shonie Carter
that visibly pains Sakuraba.
Carter moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sakuraba with a double overhooks!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Kazushi Sakuraba
gets deflected.
Sakuraba misses a step and Shonie Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carter is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sakuraba's jaw!
Carter is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sakuraba's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shonie Carter is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Shonie Carter launches a few punches to Sakuraba
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Sakuraba's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shonie Carter is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Kazushi Sakuraba put Carter in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shonie Carter is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Sakuraba put Shonie Carter in closed guard.
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Carter is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Shonie Carter uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Carter is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shonie Carter!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Carter is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Shonie Carter's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shonie Carter is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Sakuraba goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Sakuraba is locking that Armbar...
Shonie Carter breaks the lock and pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
Carter dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Shonie Carter.
Carter tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Shonie Carter launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Shonie Carter grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Sakuraba manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Carter clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba grapple with Shonie Carter and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Carter manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Carter trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carter stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and moves laterally.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Carter tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Carter is clinching with Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Carter is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Shonie Carter slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Carter fires low kicks
punishing Sakuraba's legs repeatedly.
Shonie Carter is opening up on Sakuraba and raining down combinations!
Sakuraba's corner looks worried!
Carter is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Shonie Carter
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Carter
The fighters are clinching.
Carter tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Shonie Carter launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shonie Carter has seen better days.
Carter grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Kazushi Sakuraba managed to maintain his balances and move away from Carter
Shonie Carter tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Carter in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Carter is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Carter trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carter stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Sakuraba is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Shonie Carter tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba swings and Carter has to retreat
Shonie Carter closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Carter begins to launch a barrage of punches over Sakuraba
this is getting worse and worse for Sakuraba
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Mouth
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Carter blocks that. He made it look easy!
A left hook from Carter
grazes the chin of Sakuraba.
A right hand from Kazushi Sakuraba
gets deflected.
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carter tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Carter is clinching with Sakuraba.
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba launches a few hard punches to Shonie Carter's ribs!
Shonie Carter's ribs shows the damage! Kazushi Sakuraba is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shonie Carter tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Carter misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba is launching some bone breaking punches to Carter's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shonie Carter's eyes.
Carter ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Shonie Carter seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Carter doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Carter forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Shonie Carter gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shonie Carter embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sakuraba who put distance between them
Carter looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Sakuraba is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carter.
Not a desiderable position that Sakuraba is in now. Shonie Carter is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Shonie Carter
Good shot! Sakuraba has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
that visibly pains Carter.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Carter blocks.
Shonie Carter goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Carter seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sakuraba launches a kick
but Shonie Carter avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Carter with a double overhooks!
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Shonie Carter
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Carter struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carter and Kazushi Sakuraba are cliched up against the cage. Carter hammers Sakuraba face and hooks Sakuraba leg
Kazushi Sakuraba is on his back after that trip
Shonie Carter is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Carter steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Shonie Carter is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Shonie Carter gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shonie Carter is in half guard over Sakuraba
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over Carter's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Kazushi Sakuraba for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Carter time to recover... 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Shonie Carter paws at Sakuraba.
Sakuraba answers with solid punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Carter blocks and pushes his opponent.
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Carter engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shonie Carter is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sakuraba ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Sakuraba
that goes awry.
Carter is trying to counter now!
Shonie Carter throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Carter
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shonie Carter launches a few punches towards Sakuraba's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Kazushi Sakuraba receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shonie Carter embrace and tries to move away...
Shonie Carter pushes Sakuraba forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Shonie Carter.
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Round 4
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Shonie Carter is opening up on Sakuraba and raining down combinations!
Sakuraba's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Mouth
Shonie Carter has found an opening in the defense of Sakuraba, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Sakuraba is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Chin
Shonie Carter launches a body shot
Sakuraba dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Carter's Left eye is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with Carter
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carter tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Shonie Carter launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Carter.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carter launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs shows the damage! Shonie Carter is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Carter tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Shonie Carter launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba grapple with Shonie Carter and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Sakuraba cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Carter can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Carter breaths deeply while on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Shonie Carter
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Shonie Carter efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Shonie Carter
Sakuraba goes for an armbar!
Shonie Carter breaks the lock and pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Carter tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Sakuraba moves backwards and circles around Shonie Carter.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Carter sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Shonie Carter takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shonie Carter jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Shonie Carter tries to take advantage...
Shonie Carter tries a high kick!
Sakuraba was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Sakuraba hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Shonie Carter knocks Sakuraba out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Shonie Carter by KO (High kick) at 3:02 Round 4
Statistics: Shonie Carter
Punches 30/39 (77%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 16/41 (39%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 147 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 23/42 (55%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 14/18 (78%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Damage caused 1160,74
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Shonie Carter is the winner!
People at Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) will not regret paying for this ticket. Carter's awesome performance was worth the money. (402 points)
Sakuraba had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan). (270 points)
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!
Sakuraba wins round 1. Looks like he is running away with it. Shonie wins rounds 2 and 3. FIght gets interesting. Sakuraba has good recovery between rounds. Fight looks to be even again. Then he gets caught.