Post by The Sandmen on Aug 29, 2012 14:56:18 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba is the favourite fighter of the crowd at John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario).
Ferocious staredown by Sakuraba while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Thiago Alves looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Kazushi Sakuraba closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Thiago Alves
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
a flying knee from Sakuraba towards Thiago Alves's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Alves got to be more careful now
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Alves launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs shows the damage! Thiago Alves is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alves has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Thiago Alves grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Sakuraba manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Alves trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alves doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Thiago Alves postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Sakuraba hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Thiago Alves embrace and tries to move away...
Thiago Alves pushes Sakuraba forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alves doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Alves forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Good looking punches from Thiago Alves on the ground
They could take their toll on Sakuraba.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Thiago Alves looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Thiago Alves slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Alves launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sakuraba is covering himself! Alves tries to force the situation and Sakuraba clumsily gives his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Alves tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sakuraba! Alves has one hook in and keeps working!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Alves is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sakuraba's ribs.
Sakuraba is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Sakuraba ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Alves tries to use some of his tricky moves but Alves's is smart enough to counter him.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Thiago Alves fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Sakuraba's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alves's moves.
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves 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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Alves has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sakuraba.
Nicely done! Alves now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
Alves 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
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left cheek
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
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 Alves's moves.
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
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 Alves's moves.
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
Alves tries to end this with a RNC!
Sakuraba manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Alves
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Alves doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Alves
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alves is covering himself! Sakuraba tries to force the situation and Alves clumsily gives his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
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 Alves's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alves moves backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Alves blocks and pushes his opponent.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a body shot
Alves dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Sakuraba's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
A left hook from Sakuraba
grazes the chin of Alves.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alves sprawls and remains on his feet.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Alves.
Alves doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Alves who put distance between them
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Alves struggles... Kazushi Sakuraba is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Sakuraba leads with a punch
Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a high kick!
Alves blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Alves seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Sakuraba followed by a hard jab
Alves deflects the blows.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Thiago Alves steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Sakuraba's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Sakuraba staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Alves ducks under...
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
A right hand from Thiago Alves
makes Sakuraba stumble back!
Sakuraba's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Chin
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Sakuraba staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
The two exchange wildly
Alves is connecting with a few punches
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Sakuraba staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
Kazushi Sakuraba looks rattled! Thiago Alves sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Sakuraba's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left eye
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
Alves is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Alves is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Sakuraba's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Alves launches a kick to Sakuraba's thigh
Loud pop!
Sakuraba hyper-extended his left leg
Alves is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Sakuraba's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Thiago Alves creates space and allows Kazushi Sakuraba to stand up.
Kazushi Sakuraba is on his feet again.
Not a desiderable position that Alves is in now. Kazushi Sakuraba is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Sakuraba goes to the body...
his punches graze Alves's arm.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Alves fires low kicks
punishing Sakuraba's legs repeatedly.
Sakuraba hyper-extended his left leg
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alves sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Thiago Alves
Alves counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alves wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alves moves forward and holds Sakuraba
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
One, two, three! Sakuraba doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Alves blocks and then pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at Alves.
Alves answers with solid punches!
Sakuraba's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alves studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shovel hook by Thiago Alves
tags Sakuraba.
Sakuraba's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right cheek
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Sakuraba launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Nose
Kazushi Sakuraba's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A right hand from Thiago Alves
surprises Sakuraba!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Nose
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Kazushi Sakuraba.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Alves launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sakuraba stops that one with his ribs!
Sakuraba ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Thiago Alves takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Sakuraba staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Sakuraba steps forward
Thiago Alves catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Sakuraba's Nose is beginning to swell
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Nose
Sakuraba seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A left hook from Alves
grazes the chin of Sakuraba.
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Sakuraba was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Chin
Winner is Thiago Alves by TKO (Hook) at 0:49 Round 3
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 5/17 (29%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 229 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 21/27 (78%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/19 (42%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/10 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 175 s
Unbelievable! Sakuraba lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Okay, so when I talk about tough motherfuckers, I definitely mean guy slike Sakuraba. The guy absorbed nearly double what Weidman did in his fight. Sakuraba has a massive upside, but needs some work on his offense. To get destroyed in this way by a brand new fighter is NOT GOOD.
Ferocious staredown by Sakuraba while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Thiago Alves looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Kazushi Sakuraba closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Thiago Alves
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
a flying knee from Sakuraba towards Thiago Alves's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Alves got to be more careful now
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Alves launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs shows the damage! Thiago Alves is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alves has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Thiago Alves grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Sakuraba manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Alves trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alves doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Thiago Alves postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Sakuraba hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Thiago Alves embrace and tries to move away...
Thiago Alves pushes Sakuraba forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alves doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Alves forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Good looking punches from Thiago Alves on the ground
They could take their toll on Sakuraba.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Thiago Alves looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Thiago Alves slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Sakuraba
Alves launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sakuraba is covering himself! Alves tries to force the situation and Sakuraba clumsily gives his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Alves tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sakuraba! Alves has one hook in and keeps working!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Alves is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sakuraba's ribs.
Sakuraba is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Sakuraba ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Alves tries to use some of his tricky moves but Alves's is smart enough to counter him.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Thiago Alves fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Sakuraba's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alves's moves.
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves 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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Alves has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sakuraba.
Nicely done! Alves now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
Alves 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
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left cheek
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
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 Alves's moves.
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
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 Alves's moves.
Alves is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
Alves tries to end this with a RNC!
Sakuraba manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Alves
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Alves doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Alves
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alves is covering himself! Sakuraba tries to force the situation and Alves clumsily gives his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Alves
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 Alves's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alves moves backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Alves blocks and pushes his opponent.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a body shot
Alves dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Sakuraba's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
A left hook from Sakuraba
grazes the chin of Alves.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alves sprawls and remains on his feet.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Alves.
Alves doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Alves who put distance between them
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Alves struggles... Kazushi Sakuraba is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Sakuraba leads with a punch
Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a high kick!
Alves blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Alves seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Sakuraba followed by a hard jab
Alves deflects the blows.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Thiago Alves steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Sakuraba's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Sakuraba staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Alves ducks under...
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
A right hand from Thiago Alves
makes Sakuraba stumble back!
Sakuraba's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Chin
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Sakuraba staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
The two exchange wildly
Alves is connecting with a few punches
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Sakuraba staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
Kazushi Sakuraba looks rattled! Thiago Alves sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Sakuraba's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left eye
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
Alves is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Alves is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Sakuraba's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Alves launches a kick to Sakuraba's thigh
Loud pop!
Sakuraba hyper-extended his left leg
Alves is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Sakuraba's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Thiago Alves creates space and allows Kazushi Sakuraba to stand up.
Kazushi Sakuraba is on his feet again.
Not a desiderable position that Alves is in now. Kazushi Sakuraba is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Sakuraba goes to the body...
his punches graze Alves's arm.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Alves fires low kicks
punishing Sakuraba's legs repeatedly.
Sakuraba hyper-extended his left leg
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alves sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Thiago Alves
Alves counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alves wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alves moves forward and holds Sakuraba
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
One, two, three! Sakuraba doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Alves blocks and then pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at Alves.
Alves answers with solid punches!
Sakuraba's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alves studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shovel hook by Thiago Alves
tags Sakuraba.
Sakuraba's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right cheek
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Sakuraba launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Nose
Kazushi Sakuraba's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A right hand from Thiago Alves
surprises Sakuraba!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Nose
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Kazushi Sakuraba.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Alves launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sakuraba stops that one with his ribs!
Sakuraba ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Thiago Alves takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Sakuraba staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Sakuraba steps forward
Thiago Alves catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Sakuraba's Nose is beginning to swell
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Nose
Sakuraba seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A left hook from Alves
grazes the chin of Sakuraba.
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Sakuraba was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Chin
Winner is Thiago Alves by TKO (Hook) at 0:49 Round 3
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 5/17 (29%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 229 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 21/27 (78%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/19 (42%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/10 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 175 s
Unbelievable! Sakuraba lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Okay, so when I talk about tough motherfuckers, I definitely mean guy slike Sakuraba. The guy absorbed nearly double what Weidman did in his fight. Sakuraba has a massive upside, but needs some work on his offense. To get destroyed in this way by a brand new fighter is NOT GOOD.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!