Post by The Sandmen on May 29, 2017 7:51:36 GMT -5
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Wanderlei Silva and Kazushi Sakuraba touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sakuraba is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
Wanderlei breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wanderlei tries to show some ground skills
Wanderlei Silva put Sakuraba in half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Wanderlei
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Wanderlei's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Wanderlei Silva manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Wanderlei blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sakuraba misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Sakuraba breaks the lock and covers himself from Wanderlei's punches
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei leans back...
He clobbers Kazushi Sakuraba's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
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
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba launches a stiff jab!
Wanderlei ducks that one.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba moves on the ground
Sakuraba cannot take advantage in the ground
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba tries to open up Wanderlei Silva's defense faking a few punches.
Wanderlei Silva wraps his arms around Sakuraba's arms and counters the punches.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba viciously slams hammer blows to Wanderlei's face!
Wanderlei's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Forehead
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Wanderlei rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Wanderlei Silva tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Sakuraba's face while in the clinch!
Sakuraba can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba grapple with Wanderlei Silva and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Crushing shot to Wanderlei's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a kimura
Wanderlei breaks the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Wanderlei leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
Wanderlei waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kazushi Sakuraba! He is reversed and nor Wanderlei Silva is on half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sakuraba from the side mount!
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Wanderlei Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Not a desiderable position that Wanderlei is in now. Kazushi Sakuraba is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Wanderlei Silva.
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Round 2
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Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Wanderlei moves back and takes a deep breath.
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Sakuraba is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wanderlei.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Wanderlei doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Wanderlei who put distance between them
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Wanderlei receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Wanderlei Silva and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Wanderlei Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Sakuraba is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Sakuraba's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Wanderlei suddenly holds Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Wanderlei Silva!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Wanderlei Silva controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sakuraba breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kazushi Sakuraba shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks that americana attempt!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba pushes Wanderlei Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Wanderlei lifts Kazushi Sakuraba up off the ground
...big slam!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kazushi Sakuraba, who is barely covering up!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Left eye
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to escape from the closed guard
Wanderlei succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He is not able to do it
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Wanderlei jumps and tries to free his leg! Sakuraba doesn't allow this but Wanderlei Silva is able to get half guard here.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sakuraba in the side of the head
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Wanderlei Silva pushes Sakuraba's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Wanderlei who is in full mount! Sakuraba is in trouble now!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 3
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Wanderlei Silva tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Sakuraba's face
Sakuraba's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Mouth
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
misses its target.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Wanderlei fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount
Wanderlei succeeds
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba hold his own hand and breaks Wanderlei's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Wanderlei Silva.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Wanderlei won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Wanderlei is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Wanderlei hyper-extended his leg
Sakuraba is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Wanderlei rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Wanderlei misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Wanderlei Silva
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Wanderlei Silva.
One, two, three! Wanderlei doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Sakuraba's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Sakuraba's Chin is beginning to swell
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Wanderlei is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't let Wanderlei Silva get in on his legs.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Wanderlei's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Kazushi Sakuraba in closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Sakuraba leans back...
Wanderlei eyes him warily.
Sakuraba misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Wanderlei Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba tries to open up Wanderlei Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Wanderlei in the side of the head
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Wanderlei's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Wanderlei Silva's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Wanderlei's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva stops him from throwing strikes.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Wanderlei Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Kazushi Sakuraba aggressively and repeatedly punches Wanderlei.
Good job by Wanderlei blocking and slipping the blows.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Wanderlei Silva to fight back!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Wanderlei Silva 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
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Hard blow to Wanderlei's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Wanderlei's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Wanderlei Silva's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
That brutal impact left Wanderlei laid out on the mat! Kazushi Sakuraba's corner come in to congratulate him!
Wanderlei's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/29 (72%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 654 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 19/39 (49%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 654 s
Great fight. Sakuraba was doing good things early, looked to have the advantage. Wanderlei brought some A-game in mid-fight and started to take over, but both had done good damage at that point, and both were sitting around 60% health. Then Wanderlei started to take over, took Sakuraba down to about 35% health, and Sakuraba clubbed him for a flash KO finish. Great fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Wanderlei Silva and Kazushi Sakuraba touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sakuraba is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
Wanderlei breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wanderlei tries to show some ground skills
Wanderlei Silva put Sakuraba in half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Wanderlei
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Wanderlei's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Wanderlei Silva manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Wanderlei blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sakuraba misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Sakuraba breaks the lock and covers himself from Wanderlei's punches
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei leans back...
He clobbers Kazushi Sakuraba's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
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
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba launches a stiff jab!
Wanderlei ducks that one.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba moves on the ground
Sakuraba cannot take advantage in the ground
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba tries to open up Wanderlei Silva's defense faking a few punches.
Wanderlei Silva wraps his arms around Sakuraba's arms and counters the punches.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba viciously slams hammer blows to Wanderlei's face!
Wanderlei's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Forehead
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Wanderlei rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Wanderlei Silva tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Sakuraba's face while in the clinch!
Sakuraba can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba grapple with Wanderlei Silva and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Crushing shot to Wanderlei's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a kimura
Wanderlei breaks the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Wanderlei leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
Wanderlei waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kazushi Sakuraba! He is reversed and nor Wanderlei Silva is on half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sakuraba from the side mount!
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Wanderlei Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Not a desiderable position that Wanderlei is in now. Kazushi Sakuraba is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Wanderlei Silva.
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Round 2
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Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Wanderlei moves back and takes a deep breath.
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Sakuraba is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wanderlei.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Wanderlei doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Wanderlei who put distance between them
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Wanderlei receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Wanderlei Silva and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Wanderlei Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Sakuraba is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Sakuraba's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Wanderlei suddenly holds Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Wanderlei Silva!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Wanderlei Silva controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sakuraba breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kazushi Sakuraba shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks that americana attempt!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba pushes Wanderlei Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Wanderlei lifts Kazushi Sakuraba up off the ground
...big slam!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kazushi Sakuraba, who is barely covering up!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Left eye
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to escape from the closed guard
Wanderlei succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He is not able to do it
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Wanderlei jumps and tries to free his leg! Sakuraba doesn't allow this but Wanderlei Silva is able to get half guard here.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sakuraba in the side of the head
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Wanderlei Silva pushes Sakuraba's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Wanderlei who is in full mount! Sakuraba is in trouble now!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 3
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Wanderlei Silva tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Sakuraba's face
Sakuraba's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Mouth
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
misses its target.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Wanderlei fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sakuraba
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount
Wanderlei succeeds
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba hold his own hand and breaks Wanderlei's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Wanderlei Silva.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Wanderlei won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Wanderlei is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in open guard over Wanderlei... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Wanderlei hyper-extended his leg
Sakuraba is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Wanderlei rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Wanderlei misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Wanderlei Silva
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Wanderlei Silva.
One, two, three! Wanderlei doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Sakuraba's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Sakuraba's Chin is beginning to swell
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Wanderlei is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't let Wanderlei Silva get in on his legs.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Wanderlei's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Kazushi Sakuraba in closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Sakuraba leans back...
Wanderlei eyes him warily.
Sakuraba misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Wanderlei Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba tries to open up Wanderlei Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Wanderlei in the side of the head
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Wanderlei's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Wanderlei Silva's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Wanderlei's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva stops him from throwing strikes.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Wanderlei Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Kazushi Sakuraba aggressively and repeatedly punches Wanderlei.
Good job by Wanderlei blocking and slipping the blows.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Wanderlei Silva to fight back!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Wanderlei Silva 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
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Hard blow to Wanderlei's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Wanderlei's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Wanderlei Silva's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
That brutal impact left Wanderlei laid out on the mat! Kazushi Sakuraba's corner come in to congratulate him!
Wanderlei's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/29 (72%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 654 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 19/39 (49%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 654 s
Great fight. Sakuraba was doing good things early, looked to have the advantage. Wanderlei brought some A-game in mid-fight and started to take over, but both had done good damage at that point, and both were sitting around 60% health. Then Wanderlei started to take over, took Sakuraba down to about 35% health, and Sakuraba clubbed him for a flash KO finish. Great fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!