Post by The Sandmen on Jul 24, 2017 14:45:38 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Matt Hughes 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sakuraba is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hughes tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Forehead
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hughes blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Good looking punches from Matt Hughes on the ground
deflected by Sakuraba.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Hughes tries to improve position.
Sakuraba adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Kazushi Sakuraba who tries a hammer punch to Hughes's ribs.
That hit Hughes who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Hughes leans back...
Sakuraba eyes him warily.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Hughes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Sakuraba
Matt Hughes storms over Sakuraba with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sakuraba's face with his elbows!
Sakuraba's Right eye is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Sakuraba's face with those brutal elbows! Sakuraba needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left eye
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Hughes. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Matt Hughes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Hughes goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sakuraba seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Sakuraba's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sakuraba
Hughes shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba grapple with Matt Hughes and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Matt Hughes falls hard on the mat with Kazushi Sakuraba on top of him
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Hughes
Terrible one sided match... Sakuraba was not ready to fight a fighter of Matt Hughes caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba aggressively and repeatedly punches Hughes.
Good job by Hughes blocking and slipping the blows.
Sakuraba misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sakuraba is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes storms over Sakuraba with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sakuraba's face with his elbows!
Sakuraba seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Sakuraba's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Mouth
Sakuraba seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Hughes works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal allows Sakuraba time to recover... 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 4:45 in the 1 round
Hughes tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hughes is clinching with Sakuraba.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hughes goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Hughes
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Matt Hughes has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Hughes
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Hughes tries to counter Sakuraba's moves on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Hughes
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Deep breaths from Kazushi Sakuraba who tries a hammer punch to Hughes's ribs.
That hit Hughes who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Hughes's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Hughes goes for an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Hughes, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba is holding Matt Hughes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Hughes realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Matt Hughes is on his feet again.
Hughes is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Matt Hughes's head...
It lands flush with Matt Hughes's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Kazushi Sakuraba is standing now.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sakuraba ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Matt Hughes pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Hughes jumps and tries to free his leg! Sakuraba doesn't allow this but Matt Hughes is able to get half guard here.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Sakuraba
Matt Hughes hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Matt Hughes moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Hughes viciously slams hammer blows to Sakuraba's face!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Forehead
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Sakuraba's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sakuraba doesn't fight back!
Sakuraba's Nose is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Sakuraba
Hughes knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is having a nightmare! Josh Rosenthal watches for the moment he has to end this!
That brutal impact left Sakuraba laid out on the mat! Matt Hughes's corner come in to congratulate him!
Sakuraba's Mouth is beginning to swell
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Matt Hughes by KO (GnP) at 3:29 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/15 (27%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 382 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/50 (66%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 368 s
Matt Hughes 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sakuraba is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hughes tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Forehead
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hughes blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Good looking punches from Matt Hughes on the ground
deflected by Sakuraba.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Hughes tries to improve position.
Sakuraba adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Kazushi Sakuraba who tries a hammer punch to Hughes's ribs.
That hit Hughes who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Hughes leans back...
Sakuraba eyes him warily.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Hughes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Sakuraba
Matt Hughes storms over Sakuraba with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sakuraba's face with his elbows!
Sakuraba's Right eye is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Sakuraba's face with those brutal elbows! Sakuraba needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left eye
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Hughes. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Matt Hughes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Hughes goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sakuraba seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Sakuraba's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sakuraba
Hughes shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba grapple with Matt Hughes and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Matt Hughes falls hard on the mat with Kazushi Sakuraba on top of him
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Hughes
Terrible one sided match... Sakuraba was not ready to fight a fighter of Matt Hughes caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba aggressively and repeatedly punches Hughes.
Good job by Hughes blocking and slipping the blows.
Sakuraba misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sakuraba is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes storms over Sakuraba with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sakuraba's face with his elbows!
Sakuraba seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Sakuraba's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Mouth
Sakuraba seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Hughes works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal allows Sakuraba time to recover... 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 4:45 in the 1 round
Hughes tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hughes is clinching with Sakuraba.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Matt Hughes is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hughes goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Hughes
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Matt Hughes has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Hughes
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Hughes tries to counter Sakuraba's moves on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Hughes
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Deep breaths from Kazushi Sakuraba who tries a hammer punch to Hughes's ribs.
That hit Hughes who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Hughes's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Hughes goes for an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Hughes, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba is holding Matt Hughes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Hughes realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Matt Hughes is on his feet again.
Hughes is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Matt Hughes's head...
It lands flush with Matt Hughes's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Kazushi Sakuraba is standing now.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sakuraba ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Sakuraba
Matt Hughes pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Hughes jumps and tries to free his leg! Sakuraba doesn't allow this but Matt Hughes is able to get half guard here.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Sakuraba
Matt Hughes hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Matt Hughes moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Hughes viciously slams hammer blows to Sakuraba's face!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Forehead
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Sakuraba's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sakuraba doesn't fight back!
Sakuraba's Nose is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Sakuraba
Hughes knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is having a nightmare! Josh Rosenthal watches for the moment he has to end this!
That brutal impact left Sakuraba laid out on the mat! Matt Hughes's corner come in to congratulate him!
Sakuraba's Mouth is beginning to swell
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Matt Hughes by KO (GnP) at 3:29 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/15 (27%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 382 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/50 (66%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 368 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!