Post by The Sandmen on Apr 8, 2014 17:14:39 GMT -5
Chris Lytle glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Kazushi Sakuraba glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lytle is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Lytle and Sakuraba move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Chris Lytle
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Lytle got hit in the abdomen, Lytle was holding his adbomen in pain
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lytle's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Kazushi Sakuraba.
Brutal knees to Lytle's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Lytle can take many more shots like that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Lytle's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Sakuraba's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Lytle launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Chris Lytle is taking the best of the fight.
Lytle moves forward looking for some action
Chris Lytle shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lytle and Kazushi Sakuraba are cliched up against the cage. Lytle steps for a throw
Kazushi Sakuraba is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Lytle 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 Chris Lytle
Lytle clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Big mistake from Chris Lytle! Sakuraba tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Sakuraba is unable to lock that and Lytle breaks the lock
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chris Lytle
Sakuraba fails to take Lytle down and both man are still clinching
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Chris Lytle tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
Lytle fails to take Sakuraba down and both man are still clinching
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba tries a flying knee towards Chris Lytle's chest
what a move the impact sents Lytle to the fence
Crushing shot to Lytle's body! He's holding his side
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Kazushi Sakuraba takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lytle launches a flurry of punches
Sakuraba slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba circles out and slips free of Chris Lytle's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Lytle attempts a shoot
Kazushi Sakuraba hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba grabs Chris Lytle in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
Chris Lytle pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba and steps backwards away from the clinch!
Sakuraba throws a low kick
Chris Lytle blocks.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Chris Lytle
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Lytle
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lytle and Kazushi Sakuraba are cliched up against the cage. Lytle steps for a throw
Sakuraba stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lytle 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's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Lytle is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Lytle slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Chris Lytle fakes a punch and launches himself over Kazushi Sakuraba
Great move by Lytle who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lytle tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Chris Lytle launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes Lytle into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lytle steps forward
Kazushi Sakuraba catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Lytle's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward and launches a high kick!
Lytle ducks under.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Chris Lytle
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Here comes Kazushi Sakuraba with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lytle's ribs!
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Lytle
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lytle takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Lytle's punches
Lytle is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to cut off Lytle with punches
Lytle reels from the strikes.
Lytle's Nose is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Chris Lytle! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lytle is trying to lift Sakuraba!
Sakuraba maneuvers out of the potential slam.
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lytle
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Lytle doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Lytle forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Lytle tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
well done Sakuraba falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Lytle is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Lytle opts to jump inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba fights back with his feet, forcing Lytle to try something else.
Lytle clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba tries to hit Chris Lytle with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lytle steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lytle is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Chris Lytle creates space and allows Kazushi Sakuraba to stand up.
Kazushi Sakuraba is on his feet again.
Chris Lytle launches a body shot
Sakuraba dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Lytle!
Nice move by Sakuraba who clinches and pushes Lytle against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lytle pushes off of Kazushi Sakuraba and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sakuraba holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba and Chris Lytle are cliched up against the cage. Sakuraba steps for a throw
Chris Lytle is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle tries to show some ground skills
Sakuraba uses his strength to keep Sakuraba at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Lytle
Good punches to Lytle's body.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Chris Lytle...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Chris Lytle 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 Chris Lytle
Lytle tries to escape from the full mount...
Kazushi Sakuraba is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Chris Lytle...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Lytle shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Lytle's eyes...
Chris Lytle breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Lytle
Lytle has given his back to Kazushi Sakuraba who is trying to get one hook in!
Kazushi Sakuraba has one hook in!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Lytle with one hook in
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Lytle with one hook in
Chris Lytle doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Lytle with one hook in
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Punishing hold!
Lytle locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Kazushi Sakuraba unil he can pull his arm free! Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Chris Lytle tries to better his position on the ground...
Sakuraba holds Chris Lytle's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Lytle clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Lytle is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Lytle!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Lytle shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Chris Lytle breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Sakuraba fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Lytle's arm and tries an armbar!
Lytle's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Lytle's eyes...
Lytle's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lytle struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Sakuraba launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Chris Lytle's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Lytle taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Armbar) at 4:53 Round 2
Statistics: Chris Lytle
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/21 (29%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 163 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 185 s
The damage done by Lytle was greater than what is assumed based on the stats. His 6 landed punches did damage. But the problem is, Sakuraba is basically the toughest guy in ManMMA, so though they had big damage numbers, there needed to be a lot more of them to hurt Sakuraba the way those same punches would hurt someone like [insert one of Ferocity's fighter's here]. Good showing from Lytle, but Sakuraba wins on toughness. The first was even on damage-done, but the impact of that round was far greater on Lytle, and Sakuraba took it from there.
Kazushi Sakuraba glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lytle is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Lytle and Sakuraba move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Chris Lytle
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Lytle got hit in the abdomen, Lytle was holding his adbomen in pain
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lytle's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Kazushi Sakuraba.
Brutal knees to Lytle's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Lytle can take many more shots like that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Lytle's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Sakuraba's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Lytle launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Chris Lytle is taking the best of the fight.
Lytle moves forward looking for some action
Chris Lytle shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lytle and Kazushi Sakuraba are cliched up against the cage. Lytle steps for a throw
Kazushi Sakuraba is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Lytle 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 Chris Lytle
Lytle clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Big mistake from Chris Lytle! Sakuraba tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Sakuraba is unable to lock that and Lytle breaks the lock
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chris Lytle
Sakuraba fails to take Lytle down and both man are still clinching
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Chris Lytle tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
Lytle fails to take Sakuraba down and both man are still clinching
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba tries a flying knee towards Chris Lytle's chest
what a move the impact sents Lytle to the fence
Crushing shot to Lytle's body! He's holding his side
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Kazushi Sakuraba takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lytle launches a flurry of punches
Sakuraba slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba circles out and slips free of Chris Lytle's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Lytle attempts a shoot
Kazushi Sakuraba hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba grabs Chris Lytle in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
Chris Lytle pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba and steps backwards away from the clinch!
Sakuraba throws a low kick
Chris Lytle blocks.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Chris Lytle
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Lytle
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lytle and Kazushi Sakuraba are cliched up against the cage. Lytle steps for a throw
Sakuraba stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lytle 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's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Lytle is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Lytle slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Chris Lytle fakes a punch and launches himself over Kazushi Sakuraba
Great move by Lytle who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lytle tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Chris Lytle launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes Lytle into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lytle steps forward
Kazushi Sakuraba catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Lytle's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward and launches a high kick!
Lytle ducks under.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Chris Lytle
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Here comes Kazushi Sakuraba with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lytle's ribs!
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Lytle
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lytle takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Lytle's punches
Lytle is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to cut off Lytle with punches
Lytle reels from the strikes.
Lytle's Nose is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Chris Lytle! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lytle is trying to lift Sakuraba!
Sakuraba maneuvers out of the potential slam.
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lytle
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Lytle doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Lytle forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Lytle tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
well done Sakuraba falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Lytle is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Lytle opts to jump inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba fights back with his feet, forcing Lytle to try something else.
Lytle clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba tries to hit Chris Lytle with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lytle steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lytle is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Chris Lytle creates space and allows Kazushi Sakuraba to stand up.
Kazushi Sakuraba is on his feet again.
Chris Lytle launches a body shot
Sakuraba dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Lytle!
Nice move by Sakuraba who clinches and pushes Lytle against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lytle pushes off of Kazushi Sakuraba and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sakuraba holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba and Chris Lytle are cliched up against the cage. Sakuraba steps for a throw
Chris Lytle is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle tries to show some ground skills
Sakuraba uses his strength to keep Sakuraba at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Lytle
Good punches to Lytle's body.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Chris Lytle...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Chris Lytle 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 Chris Lytle
Lytle tries to escape from the full mount...
Kazushi Sakuraba is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Chris Lytle...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Lytle shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Lytle's eyes...
Chris Lytle breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Lytle
Lytle has given his back to Kazushi Sakuraba who is trying to get one hook in!
Kazushi Sakuraba has one hook in!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Lytle with one hook in
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Lytle with one hook in
Chris Lytle doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Lytle with one hook in
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Punishing hold!
Lytle locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Kazushi Sakuraba unil he can pull his arm free! Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Chris Lytle tries to better his position on the ground...
Sakuraba holds Chris Lytle's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Lytle clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Lytle is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Lytle!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Lytle shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Chris Lytle breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Sakuraba fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Lytle's arm and tries an armbar!
Lytle's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Lytle's eyes...
Lytle's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lytle struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Sakuraba launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Chris Lytle's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Lytle taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Armbar) at 4:53 Round 2
Statistics: Chris Lytle
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/21 (29%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 163 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 185 s
The damage done by Lytle was greater than what is assumed based on the stats. His 6 landed punches did damage. But the problem is, Sakuraba is basically the toughest guy in ManMMA, so though they had big damage numbers, there needed to be a lot more of them to hurt Sakuraba the way those same punches would hurt someone like [insert one of Ferocity's fighter's here]. Good showing from Lytle, but Sakuraba wins on toughness. The first was even on damage-done, but the impact of that round was far greater on Lytle, and Sakuraba took it from there.