Post by The Sandmen on Sept 17, 2012 16:11:29 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Kazushi Sakuraba chants all around the place!
Chris Weidman is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Weidman is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Chris Weidman and Kazushi Sakuraba touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Weidman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Sakuraba catches an ankle and Weidman is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Weidman
0:35 Round 1 and Sakuraba is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Chris Weidman moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good front kick from Sakuraba!
Chris Weidman blocks
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches towards Weidman's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Chris Weidman receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Weidman launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Chris Weidman just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sakuraba may be in trouble!
Solid shot from Chris Weidman to the body.
Sakuraba didn't like that.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Weidman 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.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Chris Weidman pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles not allowing Chris Weidman improve his position.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Weidman
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Weidman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chris Weidman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Weidman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Weidman is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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.
Sakuraba pushes Chris Weidman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Weidman spins out, but Kazushi Sakuraba was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Weidman is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba didn't see that coming. Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Weidman spins out, but Kazushi Sakuraba was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Chris Weidman lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't break the lock and Chris Weidman is running out of time!
Weidman struggles to free himself
Weidman is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Weidman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sakuraba's guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Weidman.
Chris Weidman pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Weidman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Weidman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sakuraba is throwing a flurry of punches!
Chris Weidman just can't get away!
Weidman has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chris Weidman
well done Weidman falls hard on the mat
Sakuraba is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Chris Weidman to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing now.
High kick from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Weidman seems to be done!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Weidman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Weidman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba struggles and launches a few punches to Weidman's head
Those punches are hitting! Weidman covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Weidman
Weidman misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Weidman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Weidman stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Sakuraba!
Weidman blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Weidman moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles a bit before breaking Weidman's attemp of grappling
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sakuraba pushes Chris Weidman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Weidman and Sakuraba circle around the center of the cage.
Sakuraba showing excellent timing, blasts Chris Weidman with a right hand.
Great hook by Kazushi Sakuraba! Chris Weidman is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sakuraba is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman launches an up-kick intended for Kazushi Sakuraba's head...
It lands flush with Kazushi Sakuraba's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
That punishment by Chris Weidman has left Sakuraba staggered! Chris Weidman should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman launches an up-kick intended for Kazushi Sakuraba's head...
Sakuraba leans out of the way.
Sakuraba is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Chris Weidman to stand up.
Chris Weidman is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Weidman.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
Chris Weidman fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Sakuraba pushes Chris Weidman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Chris Weidman jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Weidman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Weidman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open Weidman's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kazushi Sakuraba. Weidman is unable to cover himself now!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Weidman can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Kazushi Sakuraba uses some of his skill by jumping out of Weidman's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Weidman only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a middle kick
Weidman blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Weidman receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Chris Weidman tries a middle kick
Kazushi Sakuraba blocks and steps away.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chris Weidman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sakuraba is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman swings...
...no good.
Terrible one sided match... Weidman was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Hard blow to Weidman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Weidman
Terrible one sided match... Weidman was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Sakuraba moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Weidman's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sakuraba who is in full mount! Weidman is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Sakuraba catch Chris Weidman's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Sakuraba is locking that kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Weidman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Chris Weidman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Weidman is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls him over and takes his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Weidman
Terrible one sided match... Weidman was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Weidman has given his back to Kazushi Sakuraba who is trying to get one hook in!
Kazushi Sakuraba has one hook in!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Weidman with one hook in
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Chris Weidman for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chris Weidman lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Sakuraba has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Weidman.
Nicely done! Sakuraba now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Weidman with two hooks in
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Chris Weidman for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chris Weidman lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Sakuraba tries to end this with a RNC!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Sakuraba is locking that RNC...
Sakuraba is locking that RNC...
That RNC from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Herb Dean breaks Kazushi Sakuraba's lock! This is over! Weidman didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (RNC) at 3:29 Round 3
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/1 (200%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 381 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 335 s
Round 1 was pretty stale. After that, Sakuraba pretty much took over, gradually wearing Weidman down and then finishing up shop.
Chris Weidman is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Weidman is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Chris Weidman and Kazushi Sakuraba touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Weidman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Sakuraba catches an ankle and Weidman is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Weidman
0:35 Round 1 and Sakuraba is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Chris Weidman moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good front kick from Sakuraba!
Chris Weidman blocks
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches towards Weidman's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Chris Weidman receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Weidman launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Chris Weidman just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sakuraba may be in trouble!
Solid shot from Chris Weidman to the body.
Sakuraba didn't like that.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Weidman 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.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Chris Weidman pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles not allowing Chris Weidman improve his position.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Weidman
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Weidman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chris Weidman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Weidman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Weidman is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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.
Sakuraba pushes Chris Weidman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Weidman spins out, but Kazushi Sakuraba was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Weidman is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba didn't see that coming. Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Weidman spins out, but Kazushi Sakuraba was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Chris Weidman lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't break the lock and Chris Weidman is running out of time!
Weidman struggles to free himself
Weidman is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Weidman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sakuraba's guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Weidman.
Chris Weidman pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Weidman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Weidman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sakuraba is throwing a flurry of punches!
Chris Weidman just can't get away!
Weidman has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chris Weidman
well done Weidman falls hard on the mat
Sakuraba is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Chris Weidman to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing now.
High kick from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Weidman seems to be done!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Weidman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Weidman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba struggles and launches a few punches to Weidman's head
Those punches are hitting! Weidman covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Weidman
Weidman misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Weidman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Weidman stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Sakuraba!
Weidman blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Weidman moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles a bit before breaking Weidman's attemp of grappling
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sakuraba pushes Chris Weidman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Weidman and Sakuraba circle around the center of the cage.
Sakuraba showing excellent timing, blasts Chris Weidman with a right hand.
Great hook by Kazushi Sakuraba! Chris Weidman is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sakuraba is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman launches an up-kick intended for Kazushi Sakuraba's head...
It lands flush with Kazushi Sakuraba's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
That punishment by Chris Weidman has left Sakuraba staggered! Chris Weidman should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman launches an up-kick intended for Kazushi Sakuraba's head...
Sakuraba leans out of the way.
Sakuraba is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Chris Weidman to stand up.
Chris Weidman is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Weidman.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
Chris Weidman fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Sakuraba pushes Chris Weidman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Chris Weidman jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Weidman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Weidman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open Weidman's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kazushi Sakuraba. Weidman is unable to cover himself now!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Weidman can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Kazushi Sakuraba uses some of his skill by jumping out of Weidman's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Weidman only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a middle kick
Weidman blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Weidman receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Chris Weidman tries a middle kick
Kazushi Sakuraba blocks and steps away.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chris Weidman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sakuraba is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman swings...
...no good.
Terrible one sided match... Weidman was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Hard blow to Weidman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Weidman
Terrible one sided match... Weidman was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Sakuraba moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Weidman's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sakuraba who is in full mount! Weidman is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Sakuraba catch Chris Weidman's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Sakuraba is locking that kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Weidman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Chris Weidman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Weidman is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls him over and takes his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Weidman
Terrible one sided match... Weidman was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Weidman has given his back to Kazushi Sakuraba who is trying to get one hook in!
Kazushi Sakuraba has one hook in!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Weidman with one hook in
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Chris Weidman for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chris Weidman lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Sakuraba has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Weidman.
Nicely done! Sakuraba now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Weidman with two hooks in
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Chris Weidman for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chris Weidman lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Sakuraba tries to end this with a RNC!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Sakuraba is locking that RNC...
Sakuraba is locking that RNC...
That RNC from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Herb Dean breaks Kazushi Sakuraba's lock! This is over! Weidman didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (RNC) at 3:29 Round 3
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/1 (200%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 381 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 335 s
Round 1 was pretty stale. After that, Sakuraba pretty much took over, gradually wearing Weidman down and then finishing up shop.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!