Post by The Sandmen on Jan 5, 2015 17:11:44 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Diego Sanchez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Kazushi Sakuraba and Diego Sanchez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Sakuraba is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez is opening up on Sakuraba and raining down combinations!
Sakuraba's corner looks worried!
Incredible high kick!
Diego deflects and sidesteps.
Diego Sanchez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Diego Sanchez throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
Sakuraba's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A right hand from Diego Sanchez
makes Sakuraba stumble back!
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Diego moves backwards and circles around Kazushi Sakuraba.
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Diego.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba just can't get away!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba and Diego Sanchez are cliched up against the cage. Sakuraba hammers Diego face and hooks Diego leg
Diego Sanchez is on his back after that trip
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Diego
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Diego Sanchez regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Diego
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diego leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
2:13 Round 1 and Diego is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Diego delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sakuraba is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
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
Diego Sanchez 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Sakuraba seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Not a desiderable position that Sakuraba is in now. Diego Sanchez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
A furious flurry of punches from Diego Sanchez
puts Sakuraba in a world of hurt!
Crisp uppercut by Sakuraba followed by a hard jab
Diego deflects the blows.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Diego blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Sakuraba
Diego Sanchez pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diego jumps and tries to free his leg! Sakuraba doesn't allow this but Diego Sanchez is able to get half guard here.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Sakuraba
Diego works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Sakuraba
Diego Sanchez tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Diego Sanchez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Sakuraba breaks free.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Good looking punches from Diego Sanchez on the ground
They could take their toll on Sakuraba.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to turn away and scramble out. Diego Sanchez takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego moves to shoot
Sakuraba misses a knee.
Sakuraba misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sakuraba with a double overhooks!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Diego Sanchez is opening up on Sakuraba and raining down combinations!
Sakuraba's corner looks worried!
Shovel hook by Diego Sanchez
tags Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Diego engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Diego Sanchez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Diego Sanchez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Diego Sanchez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Diego doesn't let Sakuraba get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
That one almost breaks Sakuraba's chin! He is knocked down!
Sakuraba's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Chin
Diego is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Diego Sanchez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Diego is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Diego Sanchez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Diego is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Diego Sanchez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Diego is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Diego Sanchez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Diego is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Diego opts to jump inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba didn't see that coming. Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Sakuraba
Diego is in open guard over Sakuraba... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sakuraba rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Kazushi Sakuraba is standing now.
Sakuraba is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez launches an up-kick intended for Kazushi Sakuraba's head...
It lands flush with Kazushi Sakuraba's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sakuraba's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez launches an up-kick intended for Kazushi Sakuraba's head...
It lands flush with Kazushi Sakuraba's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Diego Sanchez is on his feet again.
Diego tries to grapple
He puts Sakuraba in a double underhook!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Sakuraba's chin! His legs are wobbling!
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Sakuraba staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes off of Kazushi Sakuraba and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sakuraba stumbles backwards but Diego Sanchez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right eye
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
That one almost breaks Sakuraba's chin! He is knocked down!
This is over! That impact from Diego Sanchez has left Sakuraba laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Uppercut) at 3:15 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 201 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 22/27 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/17 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 170 s
This was the huge fight Diego was looking for at MW. He took on yet another legit opponent here, and completely dominated Sakuraba, which is no easy task.
Diego Sanchez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Kazushi Sakuraba and Diego Sanchez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Sakuraba is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez is opening up on Sakuraba and raining down combinations!
Sakuraba's corner looks worried!
Incredible high kick!
Diego deflects and sidesteps.
Diego Sanchez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Diego Sanchez throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
Sakuraba's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A right hand from Diego Sanchez
makes Sakuraba stumble back!
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Diego moves backwards and circles around Kazushi Sakuraba.
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Diego.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba just can't get away!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba and Diego Sanchez are cliched up against the cage. Sakuraba hammers Diego face and hooks Diego leg
Diego Sanchez is on his back after that trip
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Diego
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Diego Sanchez regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Diego
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diego leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
2:13 Round 1 and Diego is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Diego delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sakuraba is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
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
Diego Sanchez 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Sakuraba seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Not a desiderable position that Sakuraba is in now. Diego Sanchez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
A furious flurry of punches from Diego Sanchez
puts Sakuraba in a world of hurt!
Crisp uppercut by Sakuraba followed by a hard jab
Diego deflects the blows.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Diego blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Sakuraba
Diego Sanchez pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diego jumps and tries to free his leg! Sakuraba doesn't allow this but Diego Sanchez is able to get half guard here.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Sakuraba
Diego works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Sakuraba
Diego Sanchez tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Diego Sanchez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Sakuraba breaks free.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Good looking punches from Diego Sanchez on the ground
They could take their toll on Sakuraba.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to turn away and scramble out. Diego Sanchez takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego moves to shoot
Sakuraba misses a knee.
Sakuraba misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sakuraba with a double overhooks!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Diego Sanchez is opening up on Sakuraba and raining down combinations!
Sakuraba's corner looks worried!
Shovel hook by Diego Sanchez
tags Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Diego engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Diego Sanchez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Diego Sanchez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Diego Sanchez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Diego doesn't let Sakuraba get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
That one almost breaks Sakuraba's chin! He is knocked down!
Sakuraba's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Chin
Diego is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Diego Sanchez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Diego is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Diego Sanchez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Diego is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Diego Sanchez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Diego is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Diego Sanchez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Diego is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Diego opts to jump inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba didn't see that coming. Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Sakuraba
Diego is in open guard over Sakuraba... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sakuraba rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Kazushi Sakuraba is standing now.
Sakuraba is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez launches an up-kick intended for Kazushi Sakuraba's head...
It lands flush with Kazushi Sakuraba's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sakuraba's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez launches an up-kick intended for Kazushi Sakuraba's head...
It lands flush with Kazushi Sakuraba's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Diego Sanchez is on his feet again.
Diego tries to grapple
He puts Sakuraba in a double underhook!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Sakuraba's chin! His legs are wobbling!
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Sakuraba staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes off of Kazushi Sakuraba and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sakuraba stumbles backwards but Diego Sanchez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right eye
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
That one almost breaks Sakuraba's chin! He is knocked down!
This is over! That impact from Diego Sanchez has left Sakuraba laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Uppercut) at 3:15 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 201 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 22/27 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/17 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 170 s
This was the huge fight Diego was looking for at MW. He took on yet another legit opponent here, and completely dominated Sakuraba, which is no easy task.