Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2014 16:16:29 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Hayato Sakurai shifts back and forth nervously.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Rockhold and Mach move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
As the fight continues it seems that Luke Rockhold is taking the best of the fight.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over Mach!
Nice move by Rockhold who clinches and pushes Mach against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Mach gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Mach gets hold of a leg and trips Rockhold to the mat!
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Rockhold
Mach is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Hayato Sakurai uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Rockhold
Hayato Sakurai tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Hayato Sakurai manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Hayato Sakurai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Rockhold
Mach tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Mach's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mach blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Mach uses his strength to keep Mach at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Hayato Sakurai looks to pass to mount...
Mach slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Rockhold
Mach tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Rockhold
Hayato Sakurai pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mach who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Hayato Sakurai in closed guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hayato Sakurai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mach ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mach
Rockhold tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Hayato Sakurai's guard...
Hayato Sakurai's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Terrible one sided match... Mach was not ready to fight a fighter of Luke Rockhold caliber.
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mach's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Hayato Sakurai's Nose
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Good looking punches from Luke Rockhold on the ground
They could take their toll on Mach.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Luke Rockhold pushes Mach's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mach wraps his legs while he holds Luke Rockhold's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Luke Rockhold pushes Mach's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rockhold who is in full mount! Mach is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Hayato Sakurai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Hayato Sakurai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Mach tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Rockhold is looking to end this fight with strikes
Mach anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Hayato Sakurai tries to close the guard.
Mach put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mach
Luke Rockhold tries to open Mach's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Luke Rockhold. Mach is unable to cover himself now!
Mach has a small cut in his Forehead
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mach
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Hayato Sakurai and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Hayato Sakurai attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Hayato Sakurai...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Rockhold, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Mach is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Mach in half guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Rockhold
Mach tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hayato Sakurai. 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 Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Rockhold
falls short.
A bunch of leg kicks from Hayato Sakurai
are blocked by Rockhold.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with Mach.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Mach gets hold of a leg and trips Rockhold to the mat!
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Rockhold
Not a desiderable position that Mach is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Mach's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mach tries to cover his face,
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Rockhold
Mach is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hayato Sakurai!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Rockhold is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mach is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach
Mach has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Mach struggles in the ground trying to break Rockhold's control
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach
Mach tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mach is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mach's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with one hook in
Mach tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with one hook in
Rockhold has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mach.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mach!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Hayato Sakurai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mach!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Hayato Sakurai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mach!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Hayato Sakurai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with two hooks in
Rockhold is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Hayato Sakurai, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Hayato Sakurai's Forehead
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with two hooks in
Mach doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mach is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mach's Nose is beginning to swell
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mach is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mach!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Hayato Sakurai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Hayato Sakurai's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mach!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Hayato Sakurai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Mach, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Rockhold is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Mach, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Hayato Sakurai is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mach is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Mach is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mach doesn't stop bleeding.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mach is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mach
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mach's being punished here!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mach
Rockhold tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Luke Rockhold fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mach's face!
There is a small laceration on Hayato Sakurai's Mouth
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Hayato Sakurai is a bloody mess!
Rockhold tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Mach from the side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Hayato Sakurai's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
You can see Mach's blood making stains in the mat.
Hayato Sakurai attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
You can see Mach's blood making stains in the mat.
Luke Rockhold tries to open Mach's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Luke Rockhold. Mach is unable to cover himself now!
Mach's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Hayato Sakurai is a bloody mess!
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Hayato Sakurai's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mach tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Hayato Sakurai.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Mach tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces Mach to tap! This is over!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (armbar) at 2:10 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/61 (66%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 611 s
Statistics: Hayato Sakurai
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 611 s
Rockhold with a preimiere performance here. Have we just seen Sakurai's peak? We'll see come his next fight I guess. I never know what to expect from him.
Hayato Sakurai shifts back and forth nervously.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Rockhold and Mach move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
As the fight continues it seems that Luke Rockhold is taking the best of the fight.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over Mach!
Nice move by Rockhold who clinches and pushes Mach against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Mach gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Mach gets hold of a leg and trips Rockhold to the mat!
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Rockhold
Mach is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Hayato Sakurai uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Rockhold
Hayato Sakurai tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Hayato Sakurai manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Hayato Sakurai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Rockhold
Mach tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Mach's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mach blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Mach uses his strength to keep Mach at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Hayato Sakurai looks to pass to mount...
Mach slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Rockhold
Mach tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Rockhold
Hayato Sakurai pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mach who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Hayato Sakurai in closed guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hayato Sakurai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mach ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mach
Rockhold tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Hayato Sakurai's guard...
Hayato Sakurai's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Terrible one sided match... Mach was not ready to fight a fighter of Luke Rockhold caliber.
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mach's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Hayato Sakurai's Nose
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Good looking punches from Luke Rockhold on the ground
They could take their toll on Mach.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Luke Rockhold pushes Mach's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mach wraps his legs while he holds Luke Rockhold's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Luke Rockhold pushes Mach's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rockhold who is in full mount! Mach is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Hayato Sakurai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Hayato Sakurai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Mach tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Rockhold is looking to end this fight with strikes
Mach anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Hayato Sakurai tries to close the guard.
Mach put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mach
Luke Rockhold tries to open Mach's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Luke Rockhold. Mach is unable to cover himself now!
Mach has a small cut in his Forehead
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mach
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Hayato Sakurai and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Hayato Sakurai attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Hayato Sakurai...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Rockhold, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Mach is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Mach in half guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Rockhold
Mach tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hayato Sakurai. 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 Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Rockhold
falls short.
A bunch of leg kicks from Hayato Sakurai
are blocked by Rockhold.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with Mach.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mach gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Mach gets hold of a leg and trips Rockhold to the mat!
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Rockhold
Not a desiderable position that Mach is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Mach's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mach tries to cover his face,
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Rockhold
Mach is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hayato Sakurai!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Rockhold is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mach is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach
Mach has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Mach struggles in the ground trying to break Rockhold's control
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach
Mach tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mach is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mach's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with one hook in
Mach tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with one hook in
Rockhold has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mach.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mach!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Hayato Sakurai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mach!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Hayato Sakurai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mach!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Hayato Sakurai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with two hooks in
Rockhold is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Hayato Sakurai, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Hayato Sakurai's Forehead
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mach with two hooks in
Mach doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mach is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mach's Nose is beginning to swell
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mach is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mach!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Hayato Sakurai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Hayato Sakurai's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mach!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Hayato Sakurai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Mach, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Rockhold is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Mach, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Hayato Sakurai is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mach is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Mach is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mach doesn't stop bleeding.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mach is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mach
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mach's being punished here!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mach
Rockhold tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Luke Rockhold fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mach's face!
There is a small laceration on Hayato Sakurai's Mouth
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mach
Hayato Sakurai is a bloody mess!
Rockhold tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Mach from the side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Hayato Sakurai's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
You can see Mach's blood making stains in the mat.
Hayato Sakurai attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
You can see Mach's blood making stains in the mat.
Luke Rockhold tries to open Mach's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Luke Rockhold. Mach is unable to cover himself now!
Mach's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Hayato Sakurai is a bloody mess!
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Hayato Sakurai's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mach tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Hayato Sakurai.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Mach tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces Mach to tap! This is over!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (armbar) at 2:10 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/61 (66%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 611 s
Statistics: Hayato Sakurai
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 611 s
Rockhold with a preimiere performance here. Have we just seen Sakurai's peak? We'll see come his next fight I guess. I never know what to expect from him.