Post by The Sandmen on Jun 12, 2013 16:28:49 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Kelvin Gastelum is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Kelvin.
Kelvin Gastelum 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 Kelvin Gastelum
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelvin Gastelum shoots and grab Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Kelvin scoop up Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Sakuraba to the mat
Kelvin Gastelum is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Kelvin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kelvin tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Kelvin Gastelum's Left cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kelvin Gastelum is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kelvin struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kelvin is trying to counter now!
Kelvin tries to improve position.
Sakuraba adjusts and closes his guard.
Kelvin Gastelum is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kelvin tries to escape from the closed guard
Kelvin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Kelvin Gastelum is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Kelvin
He succeeds!
Kelvin Gastelum is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kelvin struggles on the ground and tries to break Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sakuraba doesn't want to free his opponent and Kelvin continues in closed guard
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Kelvin hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Kelvin's eyes...
Kelvin blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kelvin Gastelum is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kelvin Gastelum tries to free his leg
Kazushi Sakuraba moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kelvin with a double overhooks!
1:39 Round 1 and Sakuraba is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kazushi Sakuraba who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelvin grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Kazushi Sakuraba managed to maintain his balances and move away from Kelvin
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Kelvin launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sakuraba with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Kelvin Gastelum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Kelvin!
Nice move by Sakuraba who clinches and pushes Kelvin against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba charge towards Kelvin Gastelum with a flying knee
Kelvin Gastelum got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Sakuraba is standing while Kelvin is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kelvin's guard.
Kelvin did not see that coming! Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin
Kelvin Gastelum launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Sakuraba seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin
Kelvin switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sakuraba struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin
Sakuraba moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Kelvin Gastelum's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Kelvin Gastelum sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Kelvin
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Kelvin Gastelum's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in Kelvin open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin
Kelvin 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 Kelvin
Kelvin 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.
Kelvin misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Kelvin Gastelum can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin 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 half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin is moving on the ground...
Sakuraba tries to counter Kelvin's moves on the ground.
Kelvin misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kelvin Gastelum is not able to stop Kelvin ground skills and Kazushi Sakuraba moves to side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Kelvin Gastelum attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kelvin Gastelum manages to switch to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin Gastelum 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 Kelvin
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Kelvin's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kelvin Gastelum manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Kelvin Gastelum is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Kelvin
He succeeds!
Kelvin Gastelum is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kelvin Gastelum storms over Sakuraba with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kelvin doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sakuraba's face with his elbows!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Kelvin Gastelum, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Kelvin Gastelum tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba swings and Kelvin has to retreat
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 Kelvin
Sakuraba throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kelvin Gastelum
Solid shots!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin
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
Back to the beginning! Kazushi Sakuraba is standing now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is standing while Kelvin is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Kelvin Gastelum to stand up.
Kelvin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kelvin
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Kelvin's groin!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Kazushi Sakuraba for groin kick.
Herb Dean allows Kelvin time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kelvin Gastelum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Kelvin
Sakuraba sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
Sakuraba struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Kelvin's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba aggressively and repeatedly punches Kelvin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Kelvin Gastelum's Right eye
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin 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 half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin Gastelum tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Kelvin's eyes...
Kelvin struggles to free himself
Sakuraba is locking that rear naked choke...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Sakuraba is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Kelvin Gastelum spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Kelvin leads with a punch
Kazushi Sakuraba avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kelvin Gastelum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Kelvin
Kazushi Sakuraba aggressively and repeatedly punches Kelvin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Kelvin
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kelvin's face!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Kelvin
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
Sakuraba struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba viciously slams hammer blows to Kelvin's face!
Herb Dean is asking Kelvin to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Kelvin.
Kelvin has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (GnP) at 2:53 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/21 (86%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 285 s
Statistics: Kelvin Gastelum
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/20 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 304 s
Kelvin still needs work. Despite noone here giving a slim jim damn about Sakuraba, he is TOUGH and has stamina 4 life. Kelvin needed both of those things to compete in this fight. He did well, but because of Sakuraba's huge adcantages in those areas, he was outmatched - despite getting a lot of good offence in.
Kelvin Gastelum is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Kelvin.
Kelvin Gastelum 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 Kelvin Gastelum
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelvin Gastelum shoots and grab Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Kelvin scoop up Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Sakuraba to the mat
Kelvin Gastelum is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Kelvin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kelvin tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Kelvin Gastelum's Left cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kelvin Gastelum is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kelvin struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kelvin is trying to counter now!
Kelvin tries to improve position.
Sakuraba adjusts and closes his guard.
Kelvin Gastelum is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kelvin tries to escape from the closed guard
Kelvin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Kelvin Gastelum is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Kelvin
He succeeds!
Kelvin Gastelum is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kelvin struggles on the ground and tries to break Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sakuraba doesn't want to free his opponent and Kelvin continues in closed guard
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Kelvin hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Kelvin's eyes...
Kelvin blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kelvin Gastelum is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kelvin Gastelum tries to free his leg
Kazushi Sakuraba moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kelvin with a double overhooks!
1:39 Round 1 and Sakuraba is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kazushi Sakuraba who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelvin grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Kazushi Sakuraba managed to maintain his balances and move away from Kelvin
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Kelvin launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sakuraba with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Kelvin Gastelum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Kelvin!
Nice move by Sakuraba who clinches and pushes Kelvin against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba charge towards Kelvin Gastelum with a flying knee
Kelvin Gastelum got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Sakuraba is standing while Kelvin is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kelvin's guard.
Kelvin did not see that coming! Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin
Kelvin Gastelum launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Sakuraba seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin
Kelvin switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sakuraba struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin
Sakuraba moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Kelvin Gastelum's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Kelvin Gastelum sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Kelvin
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Kelvin Gastelum's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in Kelvin open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin
Kelvin 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 Kelvin
Kelvin 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.
Kelvin misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Kelvin Gastelum can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin 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 half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin is moving on the ground...
Sakuraba tries to counter Kelvin's moves on the ground.
Kelvin misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kelvin Gastelum is not able to stop Kelvin ground skills and Kazushi Sakuraba moves to side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Kelvin Gastelum attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kelvin Gastelum manages to switch to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin Gastelum 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 Kelvin
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Kelvin's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kelvin Gastelum manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Kelvin Gastelum is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Kelvin
He succeeds!
Kelvin Gastelum is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kelvin Gastelum storms over Sakuraba with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kelvin doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sakuraba's face with his elbows!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Kelvin Gastelum, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Kelvin Gastelum tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba swings and Kelvin has to retreat
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 Kelvin
Sakuraba throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kelvin Gastelum
Solid shots!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Kelvin
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
Back to the beginning! Kazushi Sakuraba is standing now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is standing while Kelvin is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Kelvin Gastelum to stand up.
Kelvin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kelvin
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Kelvin's groin!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Kazushi Sakuraba for groin kick.
Herb Dean allows Kelvin time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kelvin Gastelum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Kelvin
Sakuraba sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
Sakuraba struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Kelvin's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba aggressively and repeatedly punches Kelvin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Kelvin Gastelum's Right eye
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin 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 half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin Gastelum tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Kelvin's eyes...
Kelvin struggles to free himself
Sakuraba is locking that rear naked choke...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Sakuraba is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Kelvin Gastelum spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Kelvin leads with a punch
Kazushi Sakuraba avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kelvin Gastelum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Kelvin
Kazushi Sakuraba aggressively and repeatedly punches Kelvin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Kelvin
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kelvin's face!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Kelvin
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
Sakuraba struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Kelvin
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba viciously slams hammer blows to Kelvin's face!
Herb Dean is asking Kelvin to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Kelvin.
Kelvin has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (GnP) at 2:53 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/21 (86%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 285 s
Statistics: Kelvin Gastelum
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/20 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 304 s
Kelvin still needs work. Despite noone here giving a slim jim damn about Sakuraba, he is TOUGH and has stamina 4 life. Kelvin needed both of those things to compete in this fight. He did well, but because of Sakuraba's huge adcantages in those areas, he was outmatched - despite getting a lot of good offence in.