Post by The Sandmen on Apr 8, 2014 17:16:38 GMT -5
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Hayato Sakurai looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Alexander Shlemenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Shlemenko who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko pushes Hayato Sakurai againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Mach tries to block Alexander Shlemenko punches...
Poorly executed technique. Hayato Sakurai looks to counter!
Hayato Sakurai tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Shlemenko ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Shlemenko throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Alexander Shlemenko moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Alexander Shlemenko and Mach engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Shlemenko!
Mach ducks under...
Shlemenko throws a low kick
Hayato Sakurai blocks.
Shlemenko seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mach has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Hayato Sakurai fakes a punch and launches himself over Alexander Shlemenko
Great move by Mach who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Shlemenko.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shlemenko has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A wicked punch by Alexander Shlemenko
goes awry.
Mach is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Hayato Sakurai
that stun Shlemenko.
Shlemenko's Nose is beginning to swell
A right hand from Alexander Shlemenko
makes Mach stumble back!
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mach's chin
Shlemenko decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Low kick by Alexander Shlemenko to maintain his distance.
That hits Hayato Sakurai's ankle
Hayato Sakurai steps forward and fires a high kick!
Shlemenko blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Mach wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mach moves forward and holds Shlemenko
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hayato Sakurai's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shlemenko is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hayato Sakurai just can't get away!
Mach's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko grab one of Hayato Sakurai's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Hayato Sakurai landed hard on his back
Shlemenko is standing while Mach is on the ground on his back
Hayato Sakurai kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Shlemenko away.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a kick to the body.
Shlemenko is standing while Mach is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Mach's thigh
Mach checks that kick!
Shlemenko is standing while Mach is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko steps back and allows Mach to get back to his feet.
Hayato Sakurai is on his feet again.
Mach steps forward
Alexander Shlemenko catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Hayato Sakurai moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mach has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach struggles and launches a few punches to Shlemenko's head
Those punches are hitting! Shlemenko covers his head!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hayato Sakurai's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shlemenko is throwing a flurry of punches!
Mach ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Mach is trying to counter now!
Hayato Sakurai swings...
hard impact to Shlemenko's face!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Shlemenko's Right eye
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Mach and Shlemenko circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Alexander Shlemenko
that stun Mach.
There is a small laceration on Hayato Sakurai's Right eye
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Alexander Shlemenko.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Mach throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Hayato Sakurai can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shlemenko launches a kick
but Hayato Sakurai avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Shlemenko who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach tries to take Alexander Shlemenko down... Shlemenko stumbles backwards and Hayato Sakurai launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shlemenko's jaw!
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Mach steps for a throw
Shlemenko stays on his feet
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Shlemenko pushes off of Hayato Sakurai and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Mach holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Shlemenko.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Mach tries to grapple
Shlemenko moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Shlemenko catches Hayato Sakurai's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Mach
Mach measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Mach
Good looking punches from Alexander Shlemenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Mach.
Mach's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Mach
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Mach tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Mach tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hayato Sakurai controls the situation despite Alexander Shlemenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Mach positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shlemenko's being punished here!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko 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 Mach's moves.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
Mach doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Alexander Shlemenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Mach fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Alexander Shlemenko's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Hayato Sakurai appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Shlemenko's eyes...
Shlemenko holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Shlemenko's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Hayato Sakurai.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Mach tries to show some ground skills
Hayato Sakurai put Shlemenko in half guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Mach
Hayato Sakurai attempts to move to full guard
Hayato Sakurai manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Mach
Alexander Shlemenko 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Mach looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Shlemenko is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mach.
Mach steps backwards away from Alexander Shlemenko. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Shlemenko!
Mach ducks under...
Shlemenko misses a step and Hayato Sakurai sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mach fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Mach
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Shlemenko
Mach launches a barrage of elbows over Shlemenko's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shlemenko doesn't fight back!
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Left eye
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Shlemenko
Mach moves on the ground
Hayato Sakurai moves to side mount
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Mach tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Hayato Sakurai, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Alexander Shlemenko and Mach engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hayato Sakurai is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shlemenko hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Hayato Sakurai knocks Shlemenko out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Hayato Sakurai by KO (Ground move) at 0:23 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 3/20 (15%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 168 s
Statistics: Hayato Sakurai
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 201 s
I am beyond confused here, and have nothing to say. It was a really good fight before whatever happened happened though.
Hayato Sakurai looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Alexander Shlemenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Shlemenko who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko pushes Hayato Sakurai againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Mach tries to block Alexander Shlemenko punches...
Poorly executed technique. Hayato Sakurai looks to counter!
Hayato Sakurai tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Shlemenko ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Shlemenko throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Alexander Shlemenko moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Alexander Shlemenko and Mach engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Shlemenko!
Mach ducks under...
Shlemenko throws a low kick
Hayato Sakurai blocks.
Shlemenko seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mach has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Hayato Sakurai fakes a punch and launches himself over Alexander Shlemenko
Great move by Mach who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Shlemenko.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shlemenko has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A wicked punch by Alexander Shlemenko
goes awry.
Mach is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Hayato Sakurai
that stun Shlemenko.
Shlemenko's Nose is beginning to swell
A right hand from Alexander Shlemenko
makes Mach stumble back!
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mach's chin
Shlemenko decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Low kick by Alexander Shlemenko to maintain his distance.
That hits Hayato Sakurai's ankle
Hayato Sakurai steps forward and fires a high kick!
Shlemenko blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Mach wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mach moves forward and holds Shlemenko
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hayato Sakurai's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shlemenko is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hayato Sakurai just can't get away!
Mach's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko grab one of Hayato Sakurai's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Hayato Sakurai landed hard on his back
Shlemenko is standing while Mach is on the ground on his back
Hayato Sakurai kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Shlemenko away.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a kick to the body.
Shlemenko is standing while Mach is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Mach's thigh
Mach checks that kick!
Shlemenko is standing while Mach is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko steps back and allows Mach to get back to his feet.
Hayato Sakurai is on his feet again.
Mach steps forward
Alexander Shlemenko catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Hayato Sakurai moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mach has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach struggles and launches a few punches to Shlemenko's head
Those punches are hitting! Shlemenko covers his head!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hayato Sakurai's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shlemenko is throwing a flurry of punches!
Mach ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Mach is trying to counter now!
Hayato Sakurai swings...
hard impact to Shlemenko's face!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Shlemenko's Right eye
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Mach and Shlemenko circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Alexander Shlemenko
that stun Mach.
There is a small laceration on Hayato Sakurai's Right eye
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Alexander Shlemenko.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Mach throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Hayato Sakurai can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shlemenko launches a kick
but Hayato Sakurai avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Shlemenko who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach tries to take Alexander Shlemenko down... Shlemenko stumbles backwards and Hayato Sakurai launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shlemenko's jaw!
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Mach steps for a throw
Shlemenko stays on his feet
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Shlemenko pushes off of Hayato Sakurai and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Mach holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Shlemenko.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Mach tries to grapple
Shlemenko moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Shlemenko catches Hayato Sakurai's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Mach
Mach measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Mach
Good looking punches from Alexander Shlemenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Mach.
Mach's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Mach
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Mach tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Mach tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hayato Sakurai controls the situation despite Alexander Shlemenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Mach positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shlemenko's being punished here!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko 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 Mach's moves.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
Mach doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Alexander Shlemenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Mach fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Alexander Shlemenko's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Hayato Sakurai appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Shlemenko's eyes...
Shlemenko holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Shlemenko's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Hayato Sakurai.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Mach tries to show some ground skills
Hayato Sakurai put Shlemenko in half guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Mach
Hayato Sakurai attempts to move to full guard
Hayato Sakurai manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Mach
Alexander Shlemenko 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Mach looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Shlemenko is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mach.
Mach steps backwards away from Alexander Shlemenko. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Shlemenko!
Mach ducks under...
Shlemenko misses a step and Hayato Sakurai sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mach fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Mach
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Shlemenko
Mach launches a barrage of elbows over Shlemenko's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shlemenko doesn't fight back!
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Left eye
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Shlemenko
Mach moves on the ground
Hayato Sakurai moves to side mount
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Mach tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Hayato Sakurai, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Alexander Shlemenko and Mach engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hayato Sakurai is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shlemenko hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Hayato Sakurai knocks Shlemenko out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Hayato Sakurai by KO (Ground move) at 0:23 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 3/20 (15%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 168 s
Statistics: Hayato Sakurai
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 201 s
I am beyond confused here, and have nothing to say. It was a really good fight before whatever happened happened though.