Post by The Sandmen on Jul 6, 2015 15:35:18 GMT -5
Jon Fitch glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Sakuraba while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Jon Fitch and Kazushi Sakuraba touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jon Fitch!
Sakuraba ducks under...
Sakuraba is holding Jon Fitch's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Once Sakuraba is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Sakuraba tries to take Jon Fitch down... Fitch stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
Jon Fitch dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Fitch is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kazushi Sakuraba.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Fitch's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Fitch
Kazushi Sakuraba is cooling the fight on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Fitch
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fitch misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba leads with a punch
Jon Fitch avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Sakuraba's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Jon Fitch efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to escape from the full mount...
Fitch struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Hard blow to Sakuraba's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Sakuraba fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jon Fitch's arm and tries an armbar!
Fitch hold his own hand and breaks Sakuraba's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kazushi Sakuraba.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is cheering him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jon Fitch.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Fitch counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Fitch launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sakuraba with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch grab one of Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kazushi Sakuraba landed hard on his back
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Fitch is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Fitch decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba did not see that coming! Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Jon Fitch slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jon Fitch slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Jon Fitch is on his feet again.
Fitch is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Jon Fitch's head...
It lands flush with Jon Fitch's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Fitch is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch decides to jump inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba didn't see that coming. Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Not a desiderable position that Sakuraba is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fitch jumps and tries to free his leg! Sakuraba doesn't allow this but Jon Fitch is able to get half guard here.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Fitch sits over his knees and pushes away Sakuraba's leg!
Sakuraba closes his legs around Jon Fitch's leg. Fitch is not able to move away now!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fitch struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Sakuraba's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Fitch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Solid shots!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jon Fitch breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch struggles on the ground and tries to break Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sakuraba doesn't want to free his opponent and Fitch continues in closed guard
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Fitch 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.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Sakuraba wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Fitch pummels back into position.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Fitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sakuraba struggles... Jon Fitch is unable to take him down
Fitch is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch pushes Sakuraba's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Fitch who is in full mount! Sakuraba is in trouble now!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Left cheek
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Fitch
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jon Fitch work his BJJ game.
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Sakuraba's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jon Fitch 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch checks it.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jon Fitch!
Sakuraba is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward and launches a low kick.
Fitch blocks that.
Fitch launches a stiff jab!
Sakuraba ducks that one.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba launches a hook to the body
Jon Fitch moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sakuraba stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Jon Fitch is coming in again!
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Fitch only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Fitch blocks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fitch.
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Round 4
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Fitch goes to the body...
He punishes Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Sakuraba's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sakuraba throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fitch is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Fitch
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Fitch's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Fitch
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sakuraba blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Fitch
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Sakuraba shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fitch pushes Kazushi Sakuraba forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sakuraba's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg...
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Kazushi Sakuraba put Fitch in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jon Fitch breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Sakuraba put Jon Fitch in closed guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fitch pulls his arm out of danger.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
Sakuraba ties him up.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Sakuraba's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch breaks the closed guard of Kazushi Sakuraba and moves to half guard
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jon Fitch looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Fitch moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fitch.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Fitch is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Fitch's moves.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fitch pulls his arm out of danger.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is cheering him!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
An overhand right from Jon Fitch that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Sakuraba's stops that one with his face! How is Sakuraba standing?!
Fitch tries to grapple
He puts Sakuraba in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Fitch blocks Kazushi Sakuraba's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Jon Fitch forces Kazushi Sakuraba to open his guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba tries to fight back with his feet and Fitch just needs another plan now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles not allowing Jon Fitch improve his position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Fitch moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Sakuraba's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Stand up! This is what Fitch's cornermen are shouting. Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Fitch tries to jump to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba closed his guard around Jon Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Fitch uses his strength to keep Fitch at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jon Fitch.
Winner is Jon Fitch by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 40/57 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1060 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 16/22 (73%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1093 s
Decent fight. Both guys are so gosh darned motherfucking gosh darned tough. Made for a close, though not that close, close fight. WIth guys doing damage but not feeling it and domination in every direction. Except in terms of how close a fight was to finished. Type Deal.
Ferocious staredown by Sakuraba while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Jon Fitch and Kazushi Sakuraba touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jon Fitch!
Sakuraba ducks under...
Sakuraba is holding Jon Fitch's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Once Sakuraba is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Sakuraba tries to take Jon Fitch down... Fitch stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
Jon Fitch dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Fitch is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kazushi Sakuraba.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Fitch's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Fitch
Kazushi Sakuraba is cooling the fight on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Fitch
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fitch misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba leads with a punch
Jon Fitch avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Sakuraba's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Jon Fitch efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to escape from the full mount...
Fitch struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Hard blow to Sakuraba's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Sakuraba fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jon Fitch's arm and tries an armbar!
Fitch hold his own hand and breaks Sakuraba's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kazushi Sakuraba.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is cheering him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jon Fitch.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Fitch counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Fitch launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sakuraba with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch grab one of Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kazushi Sakuraba landed hard on his back
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Fitch is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Fitch decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba did not see that coming! Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Jon Fitch slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jon Fitch slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Jon Fitch is on his feet again.
Fitch is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Jon Fitch's head...
It lands flush with Jon Fitch's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Fitch is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch decides to jump inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba didn't see that coming. Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Not a desiderable position that Sakuraba is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fitch jumps and tries to free his leg! Sakuraba doesn't allow this but Jon Fitch is able to get half guard here.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Fitch sits over his knees and pushes away Sakuraba's leg!
Sakuraba closes his legs around Jon Fitch's leg. Fitch is not able to move away now!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fitch struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Sakuraba's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Fitch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Solid shots!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Sakuraba uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jon Fitch breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch struggles on the ground and tries to break Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sakuraba doesn't want to free his opponent and Fitch continues in closed guard
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Fitch 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.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Sakuraba wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Fitch pummels back into position.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Fitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sakuraba struggles... Jon Fitch is unable to take him down
Fitch is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch pushes Sakuraba's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Fitch who is in full mount! Sakuraba is in trouble now!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Left cheek
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Fitch
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jon Fitch work his BJJ game.
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Sakuraba's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jon Fitch 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch checks it.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jon Fitch!
Sakuraba is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward and launches a low kick.
Fitch blocks that.
Fitch launches a stiff jab!
Sakuraba ducks that one.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba launches a hook to the body
Jon Fitch moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sakuraba stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Jon Fitch is coming in again!
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Fitch only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Fitch blocks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fitch.
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Round 4
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Fitch goes to the body...
He punishes Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Sakuraba's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sakuraba throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fitch is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Fitch
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Fitch's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Fitch
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sakuraba blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Fitch
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Sakuraba shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fitch pushes Kazushi Sakuraba forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sakuraba's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg...
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Kazushi Sakuraba put Fitch in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jon Fitch breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Sakuraba put Jon Fitch in closed guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fitch pulls his arm out of danger.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
Sakuraba ties him up.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Sakuraba's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch breaks the closed guard of Kazushi Sakuraba and moves to half guard
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jon Fitch looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Fitch moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fitch.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Fitch is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Fitch's moves.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fitch pulls his arm out of danger.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Fitch use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is cheering him!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
An overhand right from Jon Fitch that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Sakuraba's stops that one with his face! How is Sakuraba standing?!
Fitch tries to grapple
He puts Sakuraba in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Fitch blocks Kazushi Sakuraba's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Jon Fitch forces Kazushi Sakuraba to open his guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba tries to fight back with his feet and Fitch just needs another plan now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jon Fitch pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles not allowing Jon Fitch improve his position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Fitch moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Sakuraba's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Stand up! This is what Fitch's cornermen are shouting. Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sakuraba
Fitch tries to jump to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba closed his guard around Jon Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Fitch is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Fitch uses his strength to keep Fitch at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jon Fitch.
Winner is Jon Fitch by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 40/57 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1060 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 16/22 (73%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1093 s
Decent fight. Both guys are so gosh darned motherfucking gosh darned tough. Made for a close, though not that close, close fight. WIth guys doing damage but not feeling it and domination in every direction. Except in terms of how close a fight was to finished. Type Deal.